Graduate Student Orientation

Graduate Student OrientationKara Oswood

Graduate Academic Affairs

September 2014

UCR Graduate Studies Outline

Academic SenateComprised of ALL ladder faculty at UCRGraduate Council

A committee within the Academic SenateResponsible for Graduate Studies campus-wideGraduate 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 academic department 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 academic department assigned to graduate students

I Have a Question or Problem, HELP!

1. Graduate Program Coordinator Staff and/or Faculty Advisor in your Academic Department

2. Graduate Advisor in your Academic Department

3. Chair of your Academic Department

4. Graduate Division, Academic Affairs

5. Associate Dean of the Graduate Division

Advice for all Graduate StudentsCheck 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

Graduate Studies Section of General CatalogCampus-Wide Policies

catalog.ucr.edu

SAMPLE

CATALOG

COPY

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.

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

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

Campus Resources for Graduate StudentsiLearn (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

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

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

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!