Please check your program pages to confirm that the old application portal link (https://mygradschool.uncc.edu) has been updated to the new URL (https://gradadmissions.charlotte.edu/apply).
Eventually, redirects to the new URL will expire.
Graduate School News
CGLL Student Orientation Set May 19
We’re eager to meet the grad students who are beginning this summer! The Center for Graduate Life and Learning’s New Graduate Student Virtual Orientation will be May 19 from 4-5 pm. The following Wednesday (May 25) from 3-4:30 will be an ice cream social for new students at Hauser Alumni Pavilion. Please visit the CGLL for more information and to register.
Also, save the date for Fall New Grad Student Virtual Orientation August 18 from 4-5 pm. Students will have a chance to meet Dean Tom Reynolds and chat in their questions about grad school.
Commencement Reminder
All graduating graduate students attend the May 13 graduate ceremony in the stadium. The ceremony starts at 6 pm, but students should plan to arrive by 5 pm and present a legal ID (license or passport) to pick up a required name card. A reception in Hauser Pavilion for graduates and their families will follow the ceremony.
2022 Teaching Assistant Awards Presented
Amanda Sargent, Ph.D., Organizational Science, and Andréa Kaniuka, Ph.D., Public Health Sciences, received respective top Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record awards at a ceremony held last week.
Read more at the Graduate School.
GLF-Hosted Spring Gathering is Apr. 28
The Graduate Life Fellows are hosting a Grad Student Spring Gathering with free pizza.
The event starts at 4 p.m. outside the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL), Adkins 149 (next to the Career Center).
To register, please visit the CGLL.
Submit Final Grades for Graduating Doctoral Students
Please submit all outstanding grades as soon as possible for doctoral students who are graduating in spring 2022. We will make every effort to award degrees to these students prior to commencement so that they may pick up their diplomas after the ceremony.
If you have any questions, please contact Janet Morse.
GRE, GMAT, MAT: Check Your Program's Test Requirement Set-up in Slate for Accuracy
Check the chart and submit a Slate Help ticket if your program requires a standardized admission test for 2023.
US Extends COVID-19 Visa Allowances for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Semesters
The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) recently informed faculty that, in an unexpected move, the U.S. government extended COVID-19 visa allowances made in March 2020 for the fall 2022 – spring 2023 academic year.
The impacts on the upcoming semesters, according to the ISSO include:
- Continuing students (those enrolled as of spring 2022), can count more than one online course per semester towards F-1/J-1 course enrollment minimums For example, a continuing graduate student who tries to take all online courses for Fall 2022 will be in-status.
- New students starting in the fall will need to take at least one in-person or hybrid course in their first semester
- In-person F-1 CPT internships can be more than 1.5 hours driving distance from Charlotte for fall 2022, and new students will need to reside in the Charlotte metro area to attend their in-person course.
- Continuing students with only online courses may reside anywhere in the U.S. and do not necessarily need to reside in Charlotte, depending on their exact courses.
A copy of the US ICE guidance is available for download.
Students with questions may make an appointment to speak with an ISSO advisor or visit the ISSO website for more ways to connect.
Graduate School Awards 2022 Fellowships
The Graduate School recently awarded donor-supported graduate fellowships to 14 UNC Charlotte students, representing a broad cross section of academic programs.
Established to support exceptionally talented and committed graduate students, the Graduate School offers a variety of fellowships for program specific research or scholarship. The fellowships are presented annually in the spring with award payments beginning in the upcoming academic year.
Read more at the Graduate School.
Registration Window Open for Teaching Fellowships
Applications are being accepted for the 2022-2023 Graduate School Teaching Fellowship, a two-semester training opportunity for doctoral students pursuing careers that include college-level teaching.
Some of the benefits of this program include:
- A $3000 ($1500 each semester) award in addition to an assistantship stipend
- Competitive advantage in job searches
- Focused instruction in course design, teaching methodology, and classroom best practices
For more information and to apply, doctoral students are encouraged to visit the Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL).
Applications are due by 5 p.m., April 22. Please direct questions to Dr. Judith Krauss at the CGLL.
Country-Culture Workshop Focuses on Iran
The Office of International Programs will host the Iran Country-Culture Workshop Friday, Apr. 22 from 11:30-3:30 p.m. The program includes exploration of the Iranian language and culture, educational system, and will host a student panel.
For more information and to register, please visit the Office of International Program’s registration site.
New Slate User Guide Available
The new User Guide, “How to Clear a Queue,” is available in Slate Reader. The new guide explains how a graduate program director can remove an application from another user’s queue.
2023 Admissions Cycle in Slate Opens Apr. 15
On April 15, the 2023 admissions cycle will open in Slate. Prospects will be able to apply for 2023 spring, summer and fall.
For more information, please contact Kathy Giddings.
CGLL Offers “Topics on Diversity and Inclusion” 2-Credit Course
The Center for Graduate Life and Learning’s (CGLL) Topics on Diversity and Inclusion, 6000/8000, CRN 17231, 2 credits, is available for student registration.
Sessions will be led by Dr. Manuel Pérez Quiñones and held in Denny 205, 11:30-1:10. The course explores diversity and inclusion from various multi-disciplinary perspectives.
For more information and to register, please visit Niner Central.
Slate Now Offers More GRE, TOEFL Details
The Graduate School Slate team has implemented an integration with ETS to allow program faculty/staff to view additional details for GRE and TOEFL reports. When scores are available in Slate, a new tab will appear in the Reader. The additional information provided will enable readers to listen to a student’s speaking samples and read writing samples from the TOEFL score report, as well as read essays from the GRE score report. Note that samples are only provided from the most recent version of the score report for an applicant.
More information and training opportunities on Slate is available in GPDNet News & Resources.
2022 Digital Humanities Institute: Digital Humanities and the Environment Apr 21-22
UNC Charlotte is hosting the spring 2022 Digital Humanities Institute (DHC-NC) Apr. 21-22.
The two-day event will include virtual presentations such as “Digital Exploration of Spatial Environments: Physical, Conceptual, Virtual” and “Using Historical Satellite Imagery in Latin American Environmental History.” The event will end with a virtual plenary session and in-person meetups throughout North Carolina.
Registration is free and required to participate in the institute. For more information and to register, please visit the DHC-NC registration site. You may also download a detailed schedule and program.
No Registration Holds for Early Entry Admits
The Graduate School will no longer put registration holds on new early entry admits. This change in procedure will allow early entry students to register for their course(s) and then submit the early entry petition with the appropriate section to identify courses that should double count. Note that it is strongly recommended that students complete the petition prior to the end of the add/drop period for the term as this can impact their financial aid.
Encourage Students to Consider GRAD Courses
With fall course registration opening Apr. 4, students have a variety of choices of credit-bearing GRAD courses through the Center for Graduate Life and Learning to help prepare for success after graduation.
Some great options include:
- Leadership Essentials for Graduate Students – GRAD 6000/8000 – 001 (2 credits)
- Navigating Graduate School – GRAD 6000/8000 – 003 (2 credits)
- Graduate-Level Writing for International Students – GRAD 6210/8210 – 001 (3 credits)
- Personal Career Branding: Identity, Management, & Promotion – GRAD 6320/8320 – 001 (2 credits)
To register, visit Niner Central.
Graduate Fellowship Application Deadline Apr. 1
The student deadline for applying for a Graduate School Fellowship is Friday, Apr. 1. To apply, students may log in to the NinerScholars website and complete an applicant profile to be matched to available awards for which they are nominated.
More information on is available from the Graduate School Fellowship website.
Please contact Julie Green at jhgreen@uncc.edu for questions.
CGLL Spring Writing Retreat Set Apr. 1-3
Students are encouraged to consider the Graduate Writing Retreat to help make progress on a large writing project. The retreat offers a quiet space to work, structured writing time and support.
Lunch, snacks and coffee will be provided.
More information and online registration are available from the Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
For questions, please contact aura.young@uncc.edu.
