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DGS Handbook [Also as PDF]


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Need a refresher on how to generate a degree audit using the u.achieve tool?

How to Generate a Degree Audit Using u.achieve

DGS/CGS Orientation

August 26, 2025 | 2:00 - 4:00PM | Maryland Room - Marie Mount Hall

Orientation Slideshow | DGS Handbook [also as PDF]
 

Session Topics
DGS/CGS Onboarding
DGS Handbook
Future Orientations
Systems Access (SIS, u.achieve, TerpEngage, Grad Optix)
FERPA Training
Graduate School Points of Contact
Recruitment & Admissions
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
New Graduate Student Orientation
Health Insurance Requirement
Mentorship Expectations
TerrapinSTRONG Initiative
Current Students: Resources & Support
Graduate Pathways
Graduate Academic Counselor
Red Folder & Mental Health
Graduate School Fellowships & Awards
Current Students: Policies & Procedures
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

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