IMPORTANT
Graduate Assistants Orientation (GAs, TAs, RAs, graders)
Only New Graduate Assistants must attend - Resources for GAs
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 · 10 AM - 1:30 PM
Virtual
Join us for this need-to-know information session (orientation) for new GAs on August 20, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM Online. It will include an introduction to key resources on campus that you may need throughout your semester, from back-end technical support, to your benefits and policies governing graduate assistantships at UMBC. We look forward to meeting you and being part of your welcome back to UMBC!
This event is mandatory for all NEW Graduate Assistants, this includes teaching assistants, research assistants, graders and peaceworkers. We encourage the additional participation of any graduate student who may be teaching in the future or as a refresher for returning GAs.
Agenda:
10:00 - 10:10 PM Welcome
10:10 - 10:20 PM What is GAAC
10:20 - 11:30 PM GA Handbook & ISSS FAQs
11:30 - 12:00 PM CIRTL certification opportunity
12:00 - 1:00 PM Panel of students (topics include: time management skills,
uncomfortable conversations, deadlines, additional resources and support)
1:00 - 1:30 Wrap up
Invited Speakers:
- Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee (GAAC), Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Interim Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, UMBC
- Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, UMBC
- Representative from International Student and Scholar Advisor, Center for Global Engagement, UMBC.
- CIRTL Director at UMBC
- Graduate Student Panel
Please click the "Going" button below to register for this event.
For questions or concerns please contact office of Graduate Students and PostDoc at GSPD@umbc.edu