The Institute for Artificial Intelligence will hold its fall orientation on August 14th, 2026, for new and returning students. All new students are expected to attend. Please contact IAI's Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Ramviyas Parasuraman if you are unable to attend.

Students will learn about degree requirements, Institute policies, and computing resources. The orientation is a great opportunity for new and returning students to meet each other and the Institute's faculty. 

Schedule

10:00 AM: Welcome remarks from Dr. Marshall Shepherd (Associate Dean, FCAS) and Dr. Prashant Doshi (Exec. Dir., IAI) 

• Brief history of UGA and the AI Institute
• Institute organizational structure
• Institute core values, mission, and 3-year objectives
• Faculty Fellows and Research Portfolio

10:20 AM: Overview of IAI's academic programs from Dr. Fred Maier (Assoc. Dir., IAI)

• Introduction to the degree programs
• Current and projected enrollment
• Staying on track toward the degree
• After graduation

10:40 AM: Deep dive into graduate programs from Dr. Ramviyas Parasuraman (Dir. of Grad Studies, IAI)

• MS AI and PhD AI: Program structure, requirements, and milestones
• DGS office hours, room and contact info

11:40 AM: Logistics from Evette Dunbar (Admin. Assoc.)

• Commonly needed forms and how to initiate them
• When to seek Evette's assistance

11:50 AM: Q & A 
12:00 PM: Faculty Introductions
12:30 PM: Food and drink with IAI faculty, fellows, and students.