New Graduate Student OrientationAn Introduction to the Rackham Graduate Schooland University Resources for Graduate Students

Rackham’s Relationship with Academic Programs

Rackham Services

Graduate Student Organizations

Resources to Help Along the Way

Mentoring Resources

Campus Academic Resources

Campus Support Services

Fall 2011 http://www.rackham.umich.edu

Rackham’s Relationship with Academic Programs Underneath the Rackham umbrella are all Ph.D. programs, some M.A., M.S., and M.F.A. programs

and selected other graduate programs.

Every graduate student belongs to his/her own school or college in addition to the Rackham Graduate School.

Rackham’s primary missions are oversight of the academic quality of graduate education and support for graduate students.

All Rackham programs share common academic policies.

Rackham complements the services offered by individual departments and graduate programs by providing services:• Common admissions process• Funding to graduate programs to support graduate activity in your school/college• Funding for individual graduate students, such as conference travel and research grants,

fellowships, and emergency funds• Programs, professional development workshops, and social activities for

graduate students and postdocs.

Examples of Rackham Services for Students

Rackham Graduate Student Organizations

Rackham Student Government (RSG) Governing body that represents the interests of students enrolled in Rackham graduate

programs. A social network that sponsors social and community service programs and activities.

Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR) Dedicated to the social, cultural, and academic well-being of students of African, Asian,

Latino, and Native American descent, and also welcomes students of other cultures, ethnicities, and international origins.

Sponsors cultural, educational and social programs and activities that appeal to graduate students of color.

RSG and SCOR members serve on various Rackham and University committees.

Also check out the graduate student organization(s) in your school or college.

PLAN: Profession · Life · Academics · Network

Resources to Help Along the Way

Grad Tools:Project Management Software

to Help with Your Research and Dissertation

http://gradtools.umich.edu

Mentoring Resources

Selected Campus Academic Resources

Selected Campus Academic Resources(cont.)

Selected Sources of Campus Support for Graduate Students

Selected Sources of Campus Support for Graduate Students(cont.)