Welcome to UCR

1. Welcome to UCR Kara Oswood Graduate Academic Affairs Graduate Division

2. Outline of Graduate Studies at UCR • Academic Senate Comprised of ALL ladder faculty at UCR • Graduate Council A committee within the Academic Senate Responsible for Graduate Studies campus-wide • Graduate Dean Head of Graduate Division and Enforces Graduate Council regulations • Graduate Academic Affairs Section within the Graduate Division, responsible for enrolled students • Graduate Advisor Faculty in the department assigned to assist all graduate students • Faculty Advisor/Major Professor/PI • Graduate Program Coordinators Staff in the department assigned to Graduate students.

3. When You Have a Question or Issue Where to Begin? • Graduate Program Coordinator Staff and/or your Faculty Advisor • Faculty Graduate Advisor in your Department • Chair of your Department • Graduate Division Academic Affairs • Associate Dean of the Graduate Division

4. Advice for all Graduate Students • Check your R’Mail…OFTEN(UCR email address) Official campus correspondence, check it or forward to your personal email address. • Take an Active Role in Your Own Registration Registration = Enrollment and Payment • Be Aware of Holds and Follow Up with the Appropriate Department • Pay Attention to Campus Deadlines • Know Your Program – Review General Catalog and Department Handbook/Protocols

5. Front Section of General CatalogCampus-Wide Policiescatalog.ucr.edu

6. SAMPLE CATALOG COPY

7. Graduate Division Websitegraduate.ucr.edu • Forms and Petitions – use petitions to take action, such as transfer units or take leave of absence, etc. • Student Handbook – everything you need to know about being a graduate student at UCR. • Dissertation and Thesis Submission • Academic Rules and Regulations – campus wide regulations for master’s and PhD programs.

8. Forms and Petitions • Student Handbook • Advancement to Candidacy • This Presentation!

9. Graduate Division Information Included in Today’s Orientation Packet • Frequently Asked Questions Sheet • Fellowships – how and when fellowship are paid • Employment (TA or GSR) – getting paid • California Residency – how to establish residency • Register to Vote • Important Dates • Add/Drop Courses Deadlines • Fee Deadlines • Graduation Deadlines • 10 Things to Know About California Residence

10. Campus Resources for Graduate Students • iLearn (Blackboard) UCR Graduate Community Course Announcements of interest to Grad Students. All new students will be enrolled after Week 3. • Library – workshops, scholarly resources and electronic journals • Registrar’s Office - schedule of classes including important dates, general catalog, residency information and fee payment deadlines. • GROWL – review holds, grades, charges, enroll, change address, direct deposit, order transcripts, etc…. • Student Business Services – billing issues • Office of the Ombuds – confidential conflict resolution

11. Campus Resources for Graduate Students, cont. • Graduate Student Association (GSA) • Conference Travel Grants • Conference and Speaker Fund • Social Events • Administrative Representation • GSHIP (health insurance) advocacy • Campus Advocacy for Graduate Students • Departmental GSA (mini-GSA) – join or start one

12. Graduate Academic Affairs StaffUniversity Office Building #140 • Linda Scott, Director – Appeals and Dismissals • Kara Oswood – Degree Progression (PhD) • Amanda Wong – Degree Progression (master’s) • Karen Smith – Employment and Fellowships Welcome to UCR Everyone! The next speaker is Maggie Gover from GradSuccess