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 |