Graduate Student Circle Sessions
What are the Graduate Student Circle Sessions?
The Graduate Student Circle Sessions are an opportunity to learn about resources and new approaches to addressing concerns, ask questions, and potentially connect with other graduate students. These sessions are typically offered monthly, occurring Thursdays during the Fall and Spring semesters. They are held virtually via Zoom.
The sessions are held virtually on Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm.
I Need a Break: Leave of Absence and Policies Designed to Support Well-being
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM
This session will focus on how to apply for a leave of absence, considerations to review prior to taking a leave of absence and other policies to support graduate students.
Being a or Becoming a Parent in Graduate School
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM
While in graduate school some students will expand their families via adoption of childbirth. This session will do a deep dive into resources for parents or people planning to grow their family while at UMD.
Cannabis and Graduate Students
Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM
This last Graduate Student Circle Session of the spring will focus on a harm reduction approach to cannabis usage including impact of consumption, understanding how cannabis use impacts ability to function academically as well as the impact of mental health.