DGS CGS Resources
DGS Handbook [Also as PDF]
Videos and materials from past sessions:
- International Credential Evaluation 101 Session: January 26, 2024
- View the powerpoint from the International Credential Evaluation 101 Session on January 26, 2024.
- Info Session for Combined Bachelor's/Master's Program Administrators: October 25, 2023
- Graduate School/Registrar Office Hour: October 11, 2023
- Nomination of Thesis/Dissertation Committee Process: September 13, 2023
Need a refresher on how to generate a degree audit using the u.achieve tool?
August 26, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00PM | Maryland Room - Marie Mount Hall
Orientation Slideshow | DGS Handbook [also as PDF]
| Session Topics |
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| DGS/CGS Onboarding |
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| DGS Handbook |
| Future Orientations |
| Systems Access (SIS, u.achieve, TerpEngage, Grad Optix) |
| FERPA Training |
| Graduate School Points of Contact |
| Recruitment & Admissions |
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| UM Recruitment / URG Support |
| Grad School Application |
| Salesforce (Branded as TerpEngage) |
| Admissions Toolkit |
| Admissions Overview |
| Assistantship Offer Letter Template |
| Non-Competitive Recruitment Fellowship - Dean’s Fellowship Program and Exceptional Recruitment Funds |
| Graduate School Recruitment Fellowships |
| New Students |
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| New Graduate Student Orientation |
| Health Insurance Requirement |
| Mentorship Expectations |
| TerrapinSTRONG Initiative |
| Current Students: Resources & Support |
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| Graduate Pathways |
| Graduate Academic Counselor |
| Red Folder & Mental Health |
| Graduate School Fellowships & Awards |
| Current Students: Policies & Procedures |
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| Academic Services for Current Students |
| Petitions |
| Degree Audit for Master’s and Certificate Students |
| Dissertation / Thesis Policies & Procedures |
| Report of Examining Committee (REC) |
| Determining Status - Credits vs Units |
| Leaves of Absence |
| Impacts on Funding |
| GS Support/Reimbursements |
| Graduate Learning Outcomes Assessment (GLOA) |
| GradSERU |