GE 500 is a zero-credit required course that aims to contribute to the preparation of graduate students for their careers. Graduate students register for GE 500 in the first semester of the program in which they are enrolled, and they need to pass the course with an S (Satisfactory) grade within two semesters.<\/p>\n
All graduate students are required to participate in a set of activities in the context of GE 500. The participation in this set of activities contributes towards the completion of the required course GE 500. Each student is expected to keep a file that will be her\/his personal portfolio to maintain a record of the activities for personal use.<\/p>\n
The course has two components. One is to acquire an understanding of what is involved in graduate studies by regular discussion with academic advisor. This component is to be followed by the program in which the student is enrolled. The second component includes a series of independent modules that are offered in which the student needs to participate. This component aims to contribute to the preparation of graduate students for their careers. To this end, the University offers a series of workshops, short courses, and seminars in the Fall and Spring semesters in the form of modules. The modules are independent of each other. All modules are offered each semester. Students are strongly advised to take a particular module as soon as it is offered.<\/p>\n
Currently, there are modules on academic ethics and integrity, basics of effective university teaching, participation at seminars\/presentations regularly held by graduate programs, research impact, library as a resource for graduate students, and effective communication.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n GE 500 Modules Scheduled for the Fall Semester of\u00a02026-2027 <\/strong><\/p>\n Each graduate student is required to participate in all<\/strong> six<\/strong> modules offered in the course. Exemption from a module is only possible under a reasonable circumstance and is granted upon the student\u2019s request to the Graduate Program Chair and the written approval of the Supervisor\/Graduate Program Chair and the Director of the related Graduate Institute.<\/p>\n Modules I, II, IV, V and VI are organized by the Provost Office. Module III is to be organized by the student herself\/himself together with her\/his program.<\/p>\n How to register<\/u>:<\/p>\n Log in to SRS (http:\/\/stars.bilkent.edu.tr\/srs<\/a>) and use the “GE500” link under Services top menu item to register. Please, e-mail Ms. Birg\u00fcl Bulut at bbulut@bilkent.edu.tr<\/a> if you have further questions.<\/p>\n Graduate students can follow their personal information on the modules that they have attended as well as other pertinent information on GE 500 using SRS by selecting \u201cGE 500\u201d from the \u201cInformation\u201d menu\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fall 2026-2027 Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n MODULE I: \u201cAcademic Ethics and Integrity\u201d MODULE II: \u201cBasics of Effective University Teaching\u201d MODULE IV: \u201cResearch Impact: Becoming a Knowledge Producer in Graduate School\u201d MODULE V: \u201cHow Can the Library Help Your Graduate Research: Resources and Techniques\u201d MODULE VI: \u201cAcademic Success Beyond Research: Professionalism and Communication\u201d <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" GE 500 is a zero-credit required course that aims to contribute to the preparation of graduate students for their careers. Graduate students register for GE 500 in the first semester of the program in which they are enrolled, and they need to pass the course with an S (Satisfactory) grade [\u2026] <\/p>\n
\nPresenter: Prof. Abdullah Atalar
\nDate & Time: October 14th (Wednesday), 17:45 \u2013 19:00
\nLocation: Bilkent Concert Hall, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts<\/p>\n
\nPresenter: Prof. Emrah \u00d6zensoy
\nDate & Time: October 19th (Monday), 17:45 \u2013 19:15
\nLocation: Bilkent Concert Hall, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts<\/p>\n
\nPresenter: Assoc. Prof. Burcu Ay\u015fen \u00dcrgen
\nDate & Time: November 2nd (Monday), 17:45 \u2013 19:00
\nLocation: Bilkent Concert Hall, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts<\/p>\n
\nPresenter: Dr. Ebru Kaya
\nDate & Time: November 23rd (Monday), 17:45 \u2013 19:00
\nLocation: Bilkent Concert Hall, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts<\/p>\n
\nPresenter: Assoc. Prof. Emel \u00d6zdora
\nDate & Time: November 30th (Monday), 17:45 \u2013 19:00
\nLocation: Bilkent Concert Hall, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts<\/p>\n