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^.
Graduate School News
Recording Available for GPD Orientation
Campos Named Recruitment Assistant Director
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.
Recruitment, Reception Move to Reese 1st Floor
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.
Pathway to NSF GRF Program Offers Application Funding and Support
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.
Sessions Offered on Graduate Student Funding
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.
Student Health Insurance Options Expanded
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.
Orientation Set for New Graduate Program Directors
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.
June 14 Deadline Set for New Conference Travel Scholarship
The Graduate School has introduced new funding to support conference travel where students have been invited to present. Applications for the award must be received by June 14.
The reimbursement applies to future 2024 travel or past conferences in 2023-24 and includes a $1,500 lump sum deposited to the student account. The scholarship is available to all graduate students in good standing for 2023-2024.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Graduate School Conference Travel Scholarship page.
Pre-Orientation Days on Campus
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:
- Housing Orientation: tours of local apartment complexes, review of landlord/tenant rights, review of lease obligations
- Tutorials on basic financial transactions like opening a bank account, buying auto or rental insurance, setting up and paying for utilities and more.
- Community Building–enjoy a first night dinner and other social hours with other incoming graduate students
- Academic Success coaching–learn about the resources you can use to perform well academically
- Advice on making the most of your graduate degree by engaging with career and wellness resources
- Programming on adjusting to American culture
- Wise safety precautions in the U.S.
Encourage your students to seize this opportunity for a strong start! Share this interest form for them to complete by July 15, 2024.
Grad School Seeks Assistant Director of Recruitment
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.
IDP Webinar Focus: Student Demand Trends for Nigeria and Ghana
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.
Grad Students Sought for Admissions Ambassador Role
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).
Charlotte Again Ranks Among Top Graduate Programs in the U.S.
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.
2024-25 FAFSA Submissions Underway
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.
Charlotte Announces Graduate Assistantship Pay Increase
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:
- $1,500 to doctoral students on an assistantship and
- $250 to master’s students on an assistantship
Doctoral students eligible for GASP:
- Hold a teaching or research assistantship,
- Are enrolled full-time (nine hours or more OR enrolled in GRAD 9800) and
- Are enrolled within ten semesters (eight semesters for Advanced Standing students) of the term of admission.
Apr. 15 Deadline Set for Giles Dissertation-Year Fellowship Nominations
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.
Nominations Open for Graduate Program Excellence Awards
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.
Subsequent Enrollment Data Now Available in Slate
National Student Clearinghouse Subsequent Enrollment data is now available in the Slate Graduate Program Portal for Spring 2024.
Webinar Recording: Five Ways to Optimize Your Recruitment and Marketing in Slate
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:
- Managing Your Pipeline with the Graduate Program Portal
- Maximizing Running Communication Campaigns
- Utilizing Slate Features to Nurture Contacts
- Leveraging Event Management Tool
- Enhancing Search Capabilities
GASP and MTART Updates from Memo
A memo was sent on March 12, 2024, with updates regarding the Graduate Assistant Support Plan (GASP) and Master’s TA Resident Tuition (MTART) as well as an invitation to upcoming virtual meetings to learn more.
