Information About Summer Health Insurance
Information about Summer Coverage
Students who have the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through July 31, 2025:
New Year, New Knowledge: Pathways to Progress
DGS CGS Resources
This page serves as a central resource for Directors and Coordinators of Graduate Studies at UMD. Here, you’ll find essential materials to support graduate programs, including the DGS Handbook, session recordings, and onboarding resources.
Using ChatGPT to Explore Careers
This session is part of a virtual series, AI and Your Graduate or Postdoctoral Career, which will address two issues critical to all graduate students and Postdocs: (1) the ethics of using AI in their writing, and (2) using AI tools in one’s career exploration or jo
View Event Details for Using ChatGPT to Explore CareersAI and Scholarly Writing: Ethical Concerns
This session is part of a virtual series, AI and Your Graduate or Postdoctoral Career, which will address two issues critical to all graduate students and Postdocs: (1) the ethics of using AI in their writing, and (2) using AI tools in one’s career exploration or job sea
View Event Details for AI and Scholarly Writing: Ethical ConcernsPersonal Finance Planning Course
Starting in Winter 2024, the new course Personal Financial Planning (FMSC644) will be available to students, and will be offered every term and semester moving forward. This is a great opportunity to become equipped with essential financial literacy skills that will serve you well in both your academic and professional journeys. The course description and syllabus are listed below.
Career Development vs. Job Search
It is critical to remember that you need to develop a solid understanding of your future career (career development) before launching a successful job search (applying and securing job offers). Do not wait last minute when you are about to finish your doctoral or postdoctoral journey to engage in this process.
Developing a career takes time, efforts, and becomes easier when you do a little bit as you go.
1:1 Career Advising
Please see the details about 1:1 career advising below, and please be sure to follow instructions for different types of appointments. We encourage you to plan early and schedule a conversation 2-3 weeks in advance. During certain times of the year (such as early fall or spring), finding available appointments in the same week can be challenging.