Announcements

2nd Annual Invest In Your Future: Graduate School Success SymposiumMonday, January 22, 2018, 9:30 am-4:15 pmStamp Student Union

The leadership of the Graduate School and the University of Maryland as a whole has expressed concerns with the elements of HR 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as they impact higher education, and especially graduate education. Statement from President Loh

In response to President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), the Graduate School echoes what President Loh stated in his statement la

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.