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Happy Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week!
March 29 - April 3.
We value the contributions of graduate and professional students to the University, the community, and the world. View messages of gratitude and appreciation from senior leaders in the video below. We also hope you will take advantage of a range of activities organized by graduate and professional student leaders this week.
Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week Events
Regents Listening Session
Listening Session with some incoming members of the UofM Board of Regents. Hosted by COGS. This is an awareness building opportunity for newly elected and other Regents and graduate students to engage in a conversation about the realities of graduate student life.
3/29/2021 | 6-8 PM
Sponsored by Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
Please register
Virtual Bingo
Play virtual Bingo with other professional and graduate students. It will be Marvel v DC themed! Hope to see a lot of you there!
3/31/2021 | 7 PM
Sponsored by Student Unions & Activities, Professional Student Government (PSG), Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
Event Details
Please register
Virtual Trivia
Play Netflix-themed virtual trivia with other professional and graduate students! There will be prizes for the winners! Hope to see a lot of you there.
4/1/2021 | 7 PM
Sponsored by Student Unions & Activities, Professional Student Government(PSG), Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
Event Details
Please register - updated link!
Yoga De-stress with COGS
COGS is hosting a destress session in partnership with Boynton Health Services. Join us on Friday, April 2nd at 10 AM to destress with yoga. Register to participate.
4/2/2021 | 10 AM
Sponsored by Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
Please register
Online Escape Room
The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) is hosting an online escape room event in partnership with The Hidden Hour from April 2-4 2021. Registration charges will be covered by COGS, and registration instructions and details will be sent by email on the day of the event. Watch the trailer. [Note from Grad Office: Registration charges will be covered for UMD students, as well, so get a team together!]
Available 4/2/2021 - 4/4/2021, 1 hour game
Sponsored by Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
Please register
Information for Duluth graduate students related to the University's COVID-19 response.
What steps do I need to take to graduate?
In addition to your program's requirements, the following administrative steps may be required to get your degree. Check with your program office.
Have you...
- Filed a Graduate Degree Plan? (All graduate students)
- Assigned your Examination Committee?
- Applied to Graduate? (All graduate students)
- Initiated Examination Forms?
Here is more information about degree completion steps.
Announcements
GRAD Talks
Spring 2021
- April 13 - Megan Sundstrom, Psychological Science MA Candidate
Contact the Graduate Office if you are interested in presenting (virtually).
UMD Graduate Students in the News
From Coursework to Community Action
Student Helps UMD Attain Gold Star
ELWS Grad student presents in the LRS Research Series
Investigating Invasive Species
On-campus Resources for Graduate Students
UMD Writers' Workshop
The UMD Writers' Workshop is open to all UMD students, faculty, and staff who would like help improving their writing.
Resources for Non-native Speakers of English
The Academic Writing and Learning Center is pleased to announce study groups for all members of the UMD community who are non-native speakers of English.
Study Groups meet Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:30p.m. in KAML 213, behind the Writers' Workshop. These study groups are free and not for credit. Participants will practice a variety of skills in a relaxed setting and become more proficient at English overall.
For any questions and to make a reservation (not required), please contact Mia O'Brien at meobrien@d.umn.edu or 726-7883.
Multicultural Center
The Multicultural Center offers a number of different resources and ways for students to get involved. It is both a place to gather and a forum for the educational, political, social, and cultural issues that are important to the students, faculty, staff, and the greater community.
Health Services
Health Services are available right here on campus to support the physical and mental well-being of UMD students.
Disability Resources
Disability Resources promotes access on campus and coordinates academic accommodations with students who have disabilities.
Resources from The Graduate School
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