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Note New Contacts for Theses and Dissertations

March 01, 2021 by White, Brian

With the recent departure of Student Services Specialist Coren O’Hara, some Graduate School administrative roles have been reassigned to ensure thesis and dissertation services continue uninterrupted.

Effective immediately:

Dr. Aura Young, aura.young@uncc.edu, will be responsible for thesis and dissertation formatting and submission.
Julie Green, jhgreen@uncc.edu, will be responsible for graduation preclearance

Information on graduation clearance is available from the Graduate School.

Questions about thesis and dissertation forms may be sent to gradschoolforms@uncc.edu.

Questions regarding these organizational changes may be sent to Sandra Krause, skrause1@uncc.edu.

U.S. News and World Report Marketing Opportunity

March 01, 2021 by White, Brian

U.S. News and World Report is offering UNC Charlotte colleges the opportunity to market their graduate programs through Student Connect, their lead generation platform. Through a special rate of approximately $5,000 annually (based upon traffic), colleges receive a profile page at U.S. News and World Report’s education site. From that page there are a number of options colleges can choose including lead generation, Best Graduate Programs impressions and additional reach tools. Because this is administered at the college level, please contact your college communicator if interested in participating.

Showcase Your Best Students

February 25, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) is looking to showcase great examples of graduate student and alumni achievements.

Through it’s Instagram and LinkedIn accounts, the CGL publishes examples of professional, personal or academic achievements to recognize and celebrate students’ work.

For questions or to have a student featured, please contact Catherine Butt, cbutt@uncc.edu.

Graduate Student Needs Assessment Launched

February 24, 2021 by White, Brian

The Graduate School recently launched its biennial Graduate Needs Assessment Survey to gauge needs and experiences of students.

The survey, conducted by the Center for Graduate Life, takes about 10 minutes to complete and provides valuable insights to inform University decisions about support and programming. Data collection will continue through Mar. 17 and all graduate students are encouraged to participate.

More information and access to the survey questionnaire is available at Graduate Student Needs Assessment 2020-2021. Survey participants may choose to enter a random drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Ya-yu Lo Takes de Silva Mentor Award

February 19, 2021 by White, Brian

Ya-yu Lo, professor of Special Education and graduate program director for the M.Ed. and MAT programs in the Department of Special Education and Child Development, is the 2021 recipient of the Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award. She was honored at a special Zoom ceremony Thursday, Feb. 18.

Read more at Inside UNC Charlotte. More information on the Harshini V. de Silva Award is available from the Graduate School.

New Funding Source Available for Summer 2021

February 19, 2021 by White, Brian

A new Graduate School Summer Fellowship Program (GSSF) is available for students who need financial support to continue to focus on their research over the summer months. The GSSF Fellowship provides a $6,000 stipend for qualifying students.

More information and instructions for applying are available for download.

CGL Issues Call for TA Award Nominations

February 17, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life is accepting nominations for the 2020-2021 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards through Mar. 1.

This year, $1,000 awards will be presented to a teaching assistant who has served as Instructor of Record for at least one semester, and to a TA who has performed the range of responsibilities in assistance to a faculty member.

A ceremony is planned for Apr. 23 to recognize this year’s award winners.

For more information and details on nomination, please visit the Graduate Awards Gateway. Please direct questions to Daniel.Jones@uncc.edu.

Wong Receives Reynolds Leadership Award

February 15, 2021 by White, Brian

Associate Professor of Architecture Peter Wong was selected to receive the Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership Award for 2020-2021 for his contributions to student success above and beyond his teaching role.

The Reynolds Leadership Award honors excellence in graduate program administration and is presented annually to a Graduate Program Director (GPD) or Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC).

Please visit the Graduate School for more details.

GPD Nominations Needed for New Student Graduate School Fellowships

February 11, 2021 by White, Brian

GPD nominations are required by Mar. 15 for some 2021-22 Graduate School Fellowships such as the Wayland H. Cato Jr. First-Year Doctoral Fellowship and the Herschel and Cornelia Everett Foundation First-Year Graduate Fellowship.

These fellowships are funded by donors for need-based and merit awards that recognize excellent students for their academic achievement and provide assistance to those who demonstrate financial need.

More information on fellowships is available from the Graduate School’s Student Funding site.

Nominations must be submitted by Mar. 15. Student applications must be completed by Mar. 30. To nominate, GPDs can access the awards in the University Scholarship Portal.

Catch Up on Student Seminars via CGL's YouTube Channel

February 11, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life recently updated content on its YouTube channel to include the Accelerate to Industry lecture/workshop series, the STEM Communications series, formatting and submission of theses or dissertations, recent Q&A sessions for new grad students and more.

For more information and to subscribe, please visit the CGL YouTube site.

ISSO Sets Financial Certification Form Deadlines

February 11, 2021 by White, Brian

The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) has published Financial Certificate Form (FCF) deadlines for international students for the upcoming summer and fall semesters.

The FCF helps UNC Charlotte obtain complete and accurate information about the funds available to international applicants who want to study in the United States.

More information is available from ISSO.

Session Planned on Formatting and Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation

February 08, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) will host an online information session on planning and formatting a thesis or dissertation at 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Students planning to submit this or next semester will benefit from this session.

To register, please complete the CGL form.

Campbell Univ. Career Expo Feb. 24

February 08, 2021 by White, Brian

The Campbell University Graduate School Expo Feb. 24 will provide an opportunity to connect with prospective students in a virtual setting. The event is scheduled from 10-4 p.m.

More information and registration is available from Campbell University.

Graduate Research Symposium Set Mar. 12

January 29, 2021 by White, Brian

The 2021 Graduate Research Symposium will be virtual this year on Mar. 12. The event is sponsored by the Graduate & Professional Student Government of UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte Research Institute.

The Symposium is a graduate student-run conference that showcases the research of graduate and professional students.

For more information and to register, please visit the Graduate Research Symposium website.

Prospect Information Session Set Feb. 25

January 29, 2021 by White, Brian

Graduate Admissions will host an opportunity in February for GPDs to meet with interested prospective students via Zoom breakout rooms following a brief Admissions presentation.

GPDs interested in participating in the Feb. 25 event should RSVP by Feb. 4.

For more information and to register, please visit the Graduate Admissions Information Session page.

UNC Greensboro to Host Spring Career & Graduate School Fair

January 29, 2021 by White, Brian

The UNC Greensboro Spring Virtual Career & Graduate School Fair will be held Feb. 24 1–4:30 pm. Event details and registration are available on the Handshake career fair page.

For more information, please contact Michael Clinton at UNC Greensboro.

Late Withdrawal Due to Extenuating Circumstances

January 26, 2021 by Stanchina, Karla

To provide accommodations during the spring 2021 semester, UNC Charlotte has expanded its withdrawal practices to allow students to withdraw with extenuating circumstances (WE) if they have personal issues that have negatively impacted their studies as a result of COVID-19. Graduate students should submit their withdrawal request directly to the Graduate School using the Graduate Academic Petition rather than through the Dean of Students portal. For more information on withdrawals, please visit the Graduate School website.

Fall 2020 Graduation Stats

January 26, 2021 by Stanchina, Karla

The Graduate School is pleased to announce the following statistics for fall 2020 graduation:

Doctoral Students – 52
Master’s Students – 495
Graduate Certificate Students – 262

Congratulations to our hard working faculty and staff for moving the class through during these difficult times.

Holistically Recruiting and Admitting Diverse Students

January 21, 2021 by Stanchina, Karla

Hear from Dr. Steve Matson, former graduate dean at UNC Chapel Hill and ETS advisor where you’ll learn about the main principles of holistic admissions, as well as the various approaches you can adopt to make your process truly holistic. January 28th at 3:00 pm est.

RSVP

Spring 2021 Residency Details

January 21, 2021 by Stanchina, Karla

Students who want to be considered for North Carolina residency must complete an RDS application at www.NCresidency.org The deadline for spring 2021 decision is March 5, 2021. Out of state, non-resident students can direct their questions regarding Residency to:

Residency Determination Service (RDS)
Phone: 844-319-3640
Email: rdsinfo@ncresidency.org
Website: www.NCresidency.org