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About the Graduate School

As a premier public research university and land grant institution, the University of Maryland excels in all areas of graduate education, offering its students highly selective research doctoral programs, robust academic and professional master's degrees, and flexible and responsive graduate certificates.

The Graduate School leads, directs, supports, and advocates for this critical university mission, partnering with campus colleges and schools to expand the boundaries of intellectual discovery and ensure student success.

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First Annual Graduate Career Pathways Conference a Success
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Announcement from the Dean on New Graduate Assistant Stipend Levels
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Dr. Lane Windham Wins the 2018 David Montgomery Award
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Doctoral Candidate Pravrutha Raman Wins UMD Three Minute Thesis Contest
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Three Graduate Students Win the Fulbright
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UMD Three Minute Thesis Contest to be Held Live April 4
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Dr. Kimberly Griffin Wins Outstanding Mentor Award
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A Champion for Disabilities in the Global South
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Dr. Jeffrey DiScala's Dissertation in ProQuest's Top 25
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The Job Search: Eda Emil
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Where Are They Now...
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Self-Care Critical to Graduate Student Success
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Graduate School Exceeds Giving Day Goals
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Bridging Cultures through Transformative Learning in Costa Rica
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The Job Search: Dr. Jungnam Kim

By the Numbers

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  • 600+ doctoral degrees conferred annually
  • $12M+ in student and faculty support provided annually by the Graduate School
  • 200+ graduate programs offered at Maryland
  • 48 graduate programs in Top 25 on US News & World Report's list of best graduate schools
  • 10,500+ postbaccalaureate scholars at Maryland representing all 50 states and 114 countries

Announcements

Tax Preparation Assistance Program for Graduate Students Opens March 28
March 27, 2018
Graduate School Testimony on HB 199
February 7, 2018
Graduate Student Quality of Life Survey Final Report Now Available
January 29, 2018

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Upcoming Deadlines

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May 29, 2018
Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form

Doctoral Students: Final date to submit Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar.  Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense.

July 6, 2018
Approved Program Form/Nomination of Thesis Committee Form

Master’s Thesis Students: Final date to submit the Approved Program Form and Nomination of Thesis Committee Form to the Office of the Registrar.  Committee form must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the scheduled defense

Master’s Non-Thesis Students: Final date to submit the Approved Program Form to the Office of the Registrar.

July 13, 2018
Application for Graduation

All Grad Students: Final date to submit the Application for Graduation in order to graduate this semester/term.

July 27, 2018
Dissertation Forms

Doctoral Students: Final date to submit: dissertation via ETD System and electronic publication form, to the Office of the Registrar. 
Dissertation directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Office of the Registrar.

August 10, 2018
Master's Thesis/Non-Thesis Forms

Master's Thesis Students: Final date to submit thesis via ETD System and electronic publication form to the Registrar Office.
Thesis directors to submit signed Report of Examining Committee form to the Registrar Office.

Master’s Non-Thesis Students: Final date to submit Certification of Master degree without Thesis form to the Office of the Registrar.

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College Park, MD 20742
301-405-3644 / gradschool@umd.edu

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