Announcements

New Graduate Student Orientation  Monday, August 21, 2017, 9:30-noonGrand and Colony Ballrooms, Stamp Student Union Orientation for Spouses and Partners of Doctoral Students, 10:30 am-noonPrince George's Room, Stamp Student Union Both programs followed by BBQ on McKeldin Mall from 12-1 pm Transportation and maps:

Looking to use your summer productively, but aren't sure where to start? Need a primer on resources available to you as a GradTerp? Join the Graduate School on May 23-24 in Stamp Student Union for networking and interactive, hands-on sessions to help you make this summer count! Our program features three tracks: Academic Success, Wellness, and Career & Professional Development, but participants can mix and match to best meet their needs and interests. Join us for one or both days!

The Annual Graduate School Fellowship and Award Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 3 – 5 pm in Adele H. Stamp Student Union in the Grand Ballroom Lounge and the Prince George’s Room.   

The Graduate School again will provide in-person income-tax preparation services for graduate students.  In-person income-tax preparation assistance will be provided to graduate students between mid-March and mid-April in Room #1113 McKeldin.  The FINAL TAP schedule of open hours is below. UPDATED TAP schedule as of March 15, 2017 (changes due to snow closing):   March 21

The Graduate School will host a Thesis & Dissertation Retreat during spring break, from March 22-24, 2017, to support students working on extended writing projects.

The Graduate School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and PROMISE Program are sponsoring a Professional Development Workshop: Critical Transferable Skills for the 21st Century STEM Professional on February 14, 2017 that is open to UMD graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

A statement from President Loh on President Trump's January 27 executive order.

Each spring the University of Maryland celebrates graduate students who have made outstanding contributions to the University community in the areas of service, involvement, leadership, and scholarship.  I invite you to nominate a graduate student for the 2016-2017 Graduate Student Distinguished Service Award.  The award will be presented on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the University Student Leadership Awards Program hosted by the Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life and Omicron Delta Kappa.

The Graduate Student Multipurpose Room in McKeldin Library is relocating to the 5th floor, and will re-open in February. Please excuse the inconvenience.