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Graduate Student Orientation

Graduate Student Orientation. Kara Oswood Graduate Academic Affairs September 2014. UCR Graduate Studies Outline. 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

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Graduate Student Orientation

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  1. Graduate Student Orientation Kara Oswood Graduate Academic Affairs September 2014

  2. UCR Graduate Studies Outline • 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, enforces Graduate Council regulations • Graduate Academic Affairs Section within the Graduate Division, responsible for all enrolled students • Graduate Advisor Faculty member in academicdepartment assigned to assist all grad students • Faculty Advisor/Major Professor/PI Faculty member in academic dept. you are working with (aka “your boss”) • Graduate Program Coordinator Staff member in academicdepartment assigned to graduate students

  3. I Have a Question or Problem, HELP! • Graduate Program Coordinator Staff and/or Faculty Advisor in your Academic Department • Graduate Advisor in your Academic Department • Chair of your Academic 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 is official campus correspondence, check it or forward to your personal 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, Department Website and Department Handbook/Protocols

  5. Graduate Studies Section of General CatalogCampus-Wide Policies catalog.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. Academic Affairs Information Included in Orientation Booklet • Frequently Asked Questions (page 4) • Fellowships/Stipends – how and when fellowships are paid • Fellowship Supplementation and Tax Information • Employment (TA or GSR) – getting paid • California Residency – how to establish residency • Registering to Vote • 10 Things to Know About California Residence (page 8) • NRT reduction for second year • Important Dates for 2014/2015 (page 20) • Add/Drop Courses Deadlines • Fee Deadlines • Graduation Deadlines

  10. Campus Resources for Graduate Students • iLearn (Blackboard) UCR Graduate Community Course - announcements of interest to graduate students. All new students will be enrolled after Week 3 of the quarter. • 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. Campus Resources for Graduate Students, cont. • Scotty Cubs and Parents • Sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center • The Counseling Center • Individual, Group and Couples Counseling • Available 24 hours/day by phone, 951-UCR-TALK or ext. 2TALK from a campus phone • Crisis intervention services & consultation • Psychological testing • Biofeedback • Stressbusters • Psychiatric services • Dissertation group therapy

  13. Graduate Academic Affairs StaffUniversity Office Building #140(951)827-3315 or x23315 • Linda Scott, Director – Appeals and Dismissals • Karen Smith – Employment and Fellowships • Kara Oswood – Degree Progression (PhD) • Amanda Wong – Degree Progression (master’s) Welcome to UCR!

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