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Graduate Student Orientation 2017
The Graduate School hosted Orientation on August 21, for about 1650 graduate students, 200 more than in previous years. In attendance was President Wallace D. Loh, who gave a heartfelt and inspiring message to a large crowd gathered in Stamp Union while also mingling with students throughout the day.
Statement from Interim Dean Jeffrey Franke on DACA
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 last week. The decision strikes at the heart of the values espoused by the students, faculty and staff of the Graduate School to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and just environment for all members of the University of Maryland graduate community.
New Graduate Student Orientation Information on August 21
New Graduate Student Orientation Monday, August 21, 2017, 9:30 - noon Grand and Colony Ballrooms, Stamp Student Union Orientation for Spouses and Partners of Doctoral Students, 10:30 am - noon Prince George's Room, Stamp Student Union Both programs followed by BBQ on McKeldin Mall from 12 - 1 pm Transportation and maps:
Join the Graduate School for Maryland Day!
Come join the Graduate School for our events on Maryland Day, the University of Maryland’s annual public open house. Stop by our tent on McKeldin Mall to learn more about how the Graduate School enables student success for the University of Maryland’s nearly 11,000 graduate students and join us for the following activities: Be a GradTerp! Experience what it is like to be a real GradTerp by trying on graduation regalia and taking photos.