{"id":3926,"date":"2024-01-24T14:28:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T18:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/?page_id=3926"},"modified":"2025-04-11T16:40:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T20:40:58","slug":"graduate-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/graduate-students\/","title":{"rendered":"GRADUATE STUDENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2023\/02\/Graduate-School-Graduates-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3106\" width=\"936\" height=\"665\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prospective Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get started on the right track, right from the beginning. Use the information on the pathway below to understand exactly what you need to begin your journey to UMES.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/test-takers\/general-test\/prepare.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRE Preparation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/academic-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Policies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/Pp6RLq4fCXpp8GE13hwuEBeizI8JgCl_knYX0UYUSQV9P3EJM-BIwmN2-rUW5l7c.GRzLKAklDcbh6y0-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMES Grad School Virtual Open House 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-info wp-block-paragraph\">Virtual OPen House 2025 Passcode: FpWh3z*^<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re so excited to help you begin your journey at University the University of Maryland Eastern Shore! We hope this guide will help you make a smooth transition into graduate school. Emails with reminders, updates, campus events, and information to keep in mind as you progress through your studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/new-student-orientation-and-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Message from the dean<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orientation Sign-up<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/registration-process-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration Process<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/completing-the-payment-confirmation-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Completing The Payment Confirmation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/new-student-information-and-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Useful Links and Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Resources<\/em>&nbsp;for the&nbsp;<em>campus<\/em>&nbsp;community. Find answers to questions about&nbsp;<em>campus<\/em>&nbsp;life, events for&nbsp;<em>students<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>academic<\/em>&nbsp;advising, and community&nbsp;<em>resources<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/student-services-quick-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Services Quick Links<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandatory New Graduate Student Orientation Fall 2023<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International Students contribute to the vibrant global community at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. This section provides information for prospective and current international students. Click <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#142bdd\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/international-students-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/mark> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Assistant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate assistantships are employment opportunities designed to benefit graduate students educationally and professionally. Graduate assistants work a set number of hours per week and, in return, receive tuition remission and a stipend to offset living expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/08\/GA-Appointment-Recommendation-fillable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Assistant Recommendation Form<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2021\/10\/USM-Graduate-Assistant-Policy-Amended-June-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USM Graduate Assistant Policy Amended June 2012<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/meet-and-confer-graduate-assistant-advisory-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet and Confer Graduate Assistant Advisory Group<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2021\/10\/Meet-and-Confer-Fact-Sheet-for-Graduate-Assistants.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet and Confer Fact Sheet for Graduate Assistants<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2021\/10\/Meet-and-Confer-Guidelines-for-Representative-Selection-Process.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet and Confer Guidelines for Representative Selection Process<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2021\/10\/Graduate-Assistants-Memo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Assistants Memo<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/120\/2021\/10\/Graduate-Assistants-Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Assistants Handbook<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prospective Students Get started on the right track, right from the beginning. Use the information on the pathway below to understand exactly what you need to begin your journey to UMES. 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