GPCs and others working in graduate education are welcome to join us each month to discuss timely and important items. We'll keep you up to date on all things related to grad ed, but also serve as a peer support network for your job. So bring questions, ask for help, suggest future meeting topics, or just share what's on your mind!
Past Meeting Topics:
October 22, 2026 - Eligibility and Review Processes for Prelim & Final Oral Exams
October 8, 2026 - Student Parent Help Center, Post Bacc Certificates
September 24, 2026 - Student Ombuds Services
September 10, 2026 - Dr. Elisia Cohen introduction, GPC Policy review
August 13, 2026 - Special Registration Refresher
July 9, 2026 - MELP & MyU
June 11, 2026 - ISSS & MELP
May 28, 2026 - GPCN Data Session & GradSERU & TA English Proficiency
May 14, 2026 - Degree Backdating & Grad Month Exceptions Overview
April 23, 2026 - Graduate School; Recruitment and Admissions
April 9, 2026 - Application of Credits Policy
March 26, 2026 - First Year Institute & CIGS/COGS/UMD Grad Student Association
March 12, 2026 - Policy Consultation: Appointments as Director of Graduate Studies & ISSS Update
February 26, 2026 - OGFA General Services & Thesis/Dissertation submission process for Plan A & Doctoral Students
February 12, 2026 - Aurora Center, External Fellowship Survey & Additional Graduate School Updates
January 22, 2026 - Graduate Student Housing Co-ops & New Requirements for Graduate Student Appeals of Academic Dismissals
January 8, 2026 - Office of Digital Accessibility