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? 1.Graduate Program Coordinator Staff and/or your Faculty Advisor 2.Faculty Graduate Advisor in your Department 3.Chair of your Department 4.Graduate Division Academic Affairs 5.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

6. SAMPLECATALOGCOPY

7. 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! 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 Staff University 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 Welcome to UCR Everyone! The next speaker is Maggie Gover from GradSuccess