I'm not sure whether I'm experiencing harassment or discrimination and I want to talk to someone confidentially.
The resources listed below are confidential, meaning the student can discuss concerns, and the information will not be reported to the Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct or The Graduate School. Depending on the situation, please select who you feel most comfortable talking to.
I want action to be taken to stop an incident.
- Graduate School Unacceptable Behavior Incident Report Form
- File a Report with The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
- Ask my DGS, department chair, or school leadership to help address the matter
- DGS Contact Intervention
- Department or Chair Intervention
- Dean Intervention
- Ask someone to review thi
I want to let someone know recurring incidents are happening.
- Graduate School Unacceptable Behavior Incident Report Form
- File a Report with The Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
Credit and How to Manage It
What is Credit?
Credit refers to your credit history. Your credit history describes how you spend your money which can include factors such as:
Budgeting
Money can be a stressful subject, and budgeting is a great way to plan out your finances and be confident that you are on the right path. Although there are major events that require financial knowledge, daily transactions are just as important! Somethings to keep in mind when starting the budgeting process:
Overestimate Your Expenses
- It is always better to underspend and end up with a surplus than be short on cash
Underestimate Your Income
A2i Job Search Strategies Series (Jun. 2023 by NC State)
University of Maryland, College Park is now an academic partner to the Accelerate to Industry (A2i) initiative, founded by North Carolina State University. All UMD postdocs have access to A2i 's summer 2023 Job Search Strategies Series. This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills and learn about topics critical for careers in diverse sectors, including teamwork, communication, job application materials, STAR technique for interviewing, and career exploration and journey.
Industry Careers
Are you interested in a career in industry or the business sector?
Investigate Different Types of Jobs
Learn as much as possible about the skills and qualifications required for job titles that interest you. The University Career Center & The President's Promise has developed several Industry guides that offer valuable information on industry trends and hiring timelines, as well as tips on resumes, internships and interviewing for specific industries.
Postdoc Advisory Board
The Postdoctoral Advisory Board (PAB) was created in Spring 2023 with the mission of building a community of postdoctoral scholars at the University of Maryland (UMD) and providing professional development opportunities.
Our Mission
Centennial Celebration
A Centennial Celebration: Envisioning the Future of Graduate Education at Maryland
MARCH 27, 2019, 11:45 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.,
GRAND BALLROOM (ROOM 1206), STAMP UNION
Please note: Attendees are asked to arrive at 11:45 A.M. as event will start promptly at 12:00 P.M.
Welcome by President Wallace Loh
Dr. Brit Kirwan, Chancellor Emeritus, University System of Maryland: The History of Graduate Education at Maryland