Graduate Resources

Being a new graduate student can be a bewildering experience. We struggle with long hours of work and study, lack of money and sleep, and inordinate levels of stress. Frequently we have to grapple with cultural barriers and geographical dislocation, language barriers, and very fragile or non-existent support networks. Nevertherless, there are opportunities that can make our life a little easier and provide support in case of difficulty or emergencies.

We hope the following resources will help. Please let us know if you have any suggestions.

Check out our housing resources

The Graduate Handbook

The Graduate Handbook is the official resource guide for graduate students on campus and it is full of very useful information. It covers academic deadlines, social life and recreation, career services, counseling and victim services, financial information and much more. The Handbook is maintained by the Office of Graduate Student Life.

• Check out the Guide for New Graduate Students

Key resources to know about:

• Graduate Legal Aid provides legal services free of charge to currently registered graduate students.
• Graduate Ombudsperson is an impartial, independent and confidential resource for resolving conflicts.
• Graduate School has info on assistantships, fellowships, and grants. Contact them if you need a waiver of academic policy.
• Graduate Student Life provides programming and advocacy for graduate student needs on campus.
• Center for Teaching Excellence has useful information for TA's, especially the Graduate Teaching Assistant Resource Guide.

International students:

International Education Services - A resource for international graduate students. www.intprog.umd.edu/ies/

Check out this checklist for new students from the Student Council of India