DGS CGS Resources & Orientation
This page serves as a central resource for Directors and Coordinators of Graduate Studies at UMD. Here, you’ll find essential materials to support graduate programs, including the DGS Handbook, session recordings, and onboarding 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?
January 21, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00PM | Maryland Room (0111 Marie Mount Hall)
Orientation Slideshow | Video from In-Person Orientation, Spring 2023 | DGS Handbook [also as PDF]
Onboarding for DGS/CGS
Session Topics
- DGS Handbook
- Future Orientations
- Systems Access (SIS, u.achieve, TerpEngage, Grad Optix)
- FERPA Training
- Graduate School Points of Contact
Recruitment & Admissions
Session Topics
- 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
Session Topics
- New Graduate Student Orientation
- Health Insurance Requirement
- Mentorship Expectations
- TerrapinSTRONG Initiative
Current Students: Resources & Support
Session Topics
- Graduate Pathways
- Graduate Academic Counselor
- Red Folder & Mental Health
- Graduate School Fellowships & Awards
Current Students: Policies & Procedures
Session Topics
- 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