Welcome to UCR

Kara OswoodGraduate Academic Affairs

Graduate Division

Outline of Graduate Studies at UCR• Academic Senate

Comprised of ALL ladder faculty at UCR• Graduate Council

A committee within the Academic SenateResponsible for Graduate Studies campus-wide

• Graduate DeanHead of Graduate Division and Enforces Graduate Council regulations

• Graduate Academic AffairsSection within the Graduate Division, responsible for enrolled students

• Graduate AdvisorFaculty 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.

When You Have a Question or Issue

Where to Begin?1. Graduate Program Coordinator Staff and/or

your Faculty Advisor2. Faculty Graduate Advisor in your Department3. Chair of your Department 4. Graduate Division Academic Affairs5. Associate Dean of the Graduate Division

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

Front 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!

Graduate Division Information Included in Today’s Orientation Packet

• Frequently Asked Questions SheetFellowships – how and when fellowship are paidEmployment (TA or GSR) – getting paidCalifornia Residency – how to establish residencyRegister to Vote

• Important DatesAdd/Drop Courses DeadlinesFee DeadlinesGraduation Deadlines

• 10 Things to Know About California Residence

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

Campus Resources for Graduate Students, cont.

• Graduate Student Association (GSA)Conference Travel GrantsConference and Speaker FundSocial EventsAdministrative RepresentationGSHIP (health insurance) advocacyCampus Advocacy for Graduate StudentsDepartmental GSA (mini-GSA) – join or start one

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