The Diamondback’s 2022 Graduate Student Guide
This guide includes updates and resources for University of Maryland graduate students for spring 2022.
UMD student bodies join to answer student questions at first-ever student fee forum
University officials joined the student bodies to answer questions from students.
UMD One Love holds partner violence awareness workshop for SGA, GSG
Community members said that situations of partner violence can look different for graduate and undergraduate students.
UMD GSG urges admin to consider COVID-19, maternity leave accommodations
The legislative body passed five bills calling for increased student support and policy changes.
Después de quejas, UMD aumenta estipendios mínimos para algunos estudiantes de posgrado
El estipendio mínimo fue aumentado en casi un 15 por ciento, pero algunos dicen que todavía no es suficiente.
Following complaints, UMD raises minimum stipend for some graduate assistants
The minimum stipend was raised by nearly 15 percent, but some say it's still not enough.
UMD GSG calls for standardized policies for required internships
Internship requirements are program-dependent, so some students pay for more credits to complete their internship.
EcoGrads could offer sustainable, affordable housing option for UMD graduate students
“Grad students don’t have any more money than undergrads,” said Jeremy Feldman, a consulting engineer and former university graduate student. “Housing is expensive.”
UMD graduate students say their stipends make it hard to stay afloat financially
Some students have struggled to find affordable housing and live comfortably.
UMD GSG urges Prince George’s County to implement a rent cap for all tenants
The resolution comes as many graduate students struggle to make ends meet with slim stipends.