A recording is available of the virtual orientation Graduate Program Directors held Aug. 29.
To view the recording, go to the GPD Academic Orientation and enter passcode V?WpN4M^.
A recording is available of the virtual orientation Graduate Program Directors held Aug. 29.
To view the recording, go to the GPD Academic Orientation and enter passcode V?WpN4M^.
Joseph Campos, formerly Associate Director of Admissions for Queens University, has joined the Graduate School as Assistant Director of Recuitment.
Campos has over 20 years of experience in enrollment management, workforce development, and global partnerships. He will lead efforts to expand and strengthen Charlotte’s undergraduate and graduate international recruitment and enrollment strategies.
He holds a B.S. in Hospitality Sales and an MBA in Management from Johnson and Wales University.
Joe can be reached at jcampos5@charlotte.edu or x75501.
The Graduate School reception desk and Graduate Admissions recruitment team have moved to the first floor of the Reese building, centrally located on the UNC Charlotte campus.
This relocation aims to better serve the graduate student community and prospective students by providing improved accessibility and convenience for all visitors.
Read more from the Graduate School.
The Graduate School is offering a Pathway to NSF GRF program of support and funding for qualified students interested in applying to the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship program (NSF GRF).
The Pathway program pays a $750 scholarship for up to 50 graduate students who are selected for the Pathway to NSF GRF Award, complete training and apply for the NSF GRF by NSF’s deadline.
For students pursuing a research-based M.S. or PhD in STEM, the NSF GRF is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers:
· $37,000/year stipend for 3 years
· $16,000/year cost of education allowance for 3 years
· Additional opportunities for a total of 5 years
Interested students should apply by Sept. 2. For more information and to apply, please visit the Pathway to NSF GRF Award website.
Graduate Enrollment Management is offering a training session on funding with two date options: Oct. 14 and Oct. 17. Both sessions run from 1-2:30 p.m.
Topics that will be addressed include compensation packages, GASP, graduate assistantships and paying for fees. The sessions will be conducted over Zoom.
Reserve your place by completing the Funding Training RSVP. A Google calendar invitation will be sent to all who RSVP.
Students who want to purchase health insurance for the 2024-25 academic year now have two options to choose from: Premium and Value.
The Value Plan was added this year to provide a lower premium with lower benefits. For comparison, the Value Plan for fall or spring semester is $1,182.28, while the Premium plan costs $1,475.32.
The costs for the Premium plan will be covered for students who qualify for the Graduate Assistant Support Program (GASP). Please note: All international students who want to purchase insurance should enroll in the Premium plan to meet the university’s requirements for coverage. More information is available from Student Health and a comparison of the two plans is available for download.
Graduate Academic Affairs and Student Affairs will host two opportunities for new Graduate Program Directors (GPD) to participate in an orientation session in September. The session will help familiarize new GPDs with Graduate School resources and support available for this new role as well as provide an opportunity to ask questions.
The orientation session options are Sept. 4 and Sept. 10. Please RSVP for one of the sessions using this form.
Are your incoming international students ready for a smooth transition into graduate life? Our Pre-Orientation Days on Campus offers a comprehensive guide to navigating life on campus and in the U.S.
Pre-Orientation Days on Campus
When: July 28 – August 1, 2024
Program Fee: $160 for 4 nights, $195 for 5 nights
This pre-orientation is ideal for incoming international students who have already secured housing or are still looking for a place to live. Please note: all participants must move out by August 1. There is no option to stay longer.
Incoming students stay in on-campus housing and participate in programming that includes:
Encourage your students to seize this opportunity for a strong start! Share this interest form for them to complete by July 15, 2024.
The Graduate School is looking for an Assistant Director of Recruitment to drive global education initiatives to increase enrollment, identify growing global markets and enhance the international graduate student experience.
Join us in shaping the future of international enrollment at Charlotte by sharing this opportunity with your network. Application review will begin June 4.
For questions, please contact Sabrina L. Brown, Director of Graduate Recruitment, slbrown1@charlotte.edu.
In this May 16 webinar, in-country experts from IDP’s offices in Ghana and Nigeria will discuss best practices for recruiting students from their respective countries, including in-person and virtual tactics, subject demand trends, future opportunities in the region and more.
For more information and to register, please visit IDP Education.
The Graduate Admissions Office is looking for a dynamic group of currently enrolled graduate students to serve as Graduate Admissions Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 academic year to help recruit and enroll the graduate class. Ambassadors are well-positioned to connect with prospective applicants given their unique experiences and perspectives as enrolled graduate students.
More information about the opportunity can be found in the application.
We encourage Program Directors and Affiliates to share this opportunity with students in your program.
For questions, please contact Ellie Ivey (ellie.ivey@charlotte.edu).
In the 2024 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings released this week, UNC Charlotte offers dozens of graduate programs considered among the best in the nation. For more information, read the full article.
This guidance is intended to provide additional information with regard to changes in graduate compensation and support packages for academic year 2024-2025. Please take time to carefully review this guidance including the linked reference materials and policies. Upon review of this guidance, the key contacts listed are available for any additional questions.
Key Contacts:
The Graduate School: Dr. Julie Goodliffe, Assistant Dean for Funding and Research
Division of Research: Peter Szanton, Director of the Office of Research Services (ORS)
Academic Affairs: Holly Durham, Associate Provost for Academic Budget
Reference Communications:
GASP_MTART_12Mar2024 from Provost Jennifer Troyer
StipendIncrease_22Mar2023.pdf from Interim Associate Provost Pinku Mukherjee
Reference Policies and Resources:
GASP Policies | The Graduate School | UNC Charlotte
FAQs for Funding Compensation Policy | The Graduate School | UNC Charlotte
2024-2025 Graduate Student Compensation Packages
University Policy 601.8: Appropriate Use of University Funds
Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards
GASP: Graduate Assistant Support Plan
RA: Research Assistant
MTART: Masters TA Resident Tuition
TA: Teaching Assistant
What is changing for the 2024-2025 academic year?
Stipend Increases for Graduate Students
A permanent increase in graduate compensation will be instituted for the 2024-2025 academic year, impacting approximately 1,250 graduate students with an investment of $1.15 million annually. The full amount of the increase has been budgeted centrally (general funds) and will be distributed to colleges and units in the new fiscal year. Preliminary information on additional funding for 2024-2025 has been shared with colleges and units impacted. This is one step in what we intend to be a continued investment in graduate compensation in the coming years, as resources allow.
How will the stipend increases for the 2024-2025 academic year be funded?
Ensuring Compliance with University and Federal Guidelines
Additional Guidance for External Funding from the Division of Research
Tuition
Fees
Stipends
Rebudgeting
As of last week, the University began to receive submitted student information from the 2024-2025 FAFSA. We anticipate a continued flow of data over the coming weeks. The Office of Financial Aid and OneIT are working quickly to implement a necessary update to Banner in order to begin packaging for new and continuing students. Follow the 2024-2025 FAFSA Updates page for information as it becomes available.
Mark your calendars for April 1-5, as UNC Charlotte invites you to encourage your students to participate in Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week.
Ensure their involvement in exclusive events honoring their invaluable contributions by encouraging them to reserve their spots and celebrate a week dedicated to them.
UNC Charlotte is raising the pay for students on graduate assistantships beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.
This change will incorporate the previous $1,000 scholarship that GASP-eligible doctoral students received and increase the overall level of funding going forward.
Stipends for graduate students on assistantships will be increased, based on student eligibility and prorated based on a 20-hour per week assistantship, as follows:
Doctoral students eligible for GASP:
Nominations by Graduate Program Directors for students deserving the Giles Dissertation-Year Fellowship will be accepted through Apr. 15.
The fellowship is awarded to promising students in the final stages of their doctoral work who demonstrate strong potential to make a significant contribution to society by completing the terminal degree in their chosen discipline.
May 1, 2024 is the deadline for student applications for nominated awards. For more information, please visit the Graduate School.
Graduate program directors and coordinators play an important and pivotal role in the success of graduate programs. In addition to managing enrollment, Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators must track and manage their students, while implementing programs and services to promote their success. Doing this well deserves recognition and praise.
The Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award and Graduate Program Administrator Award honors excellence in the overall management of a graduate program.
For more information and to nominate someone by Apr. 1, please visit the Graduate School.
National Student Clearinghouse Subsequent Enrollment data is now available in the Slate Graduate Program Portal for Spring 2024.
Thank you to all those who attended the webinar on March 14, 2024. The Zoom session centered on five actionable ways you can optimize your graduate recruitment and marketing using Slate: