IN THIS BULLETIN:
Meetings, Workshops, & Events
- Spring 2024 Graduate Coordinators Information and Networking Meeting
Deadlines & Dates to Remember
- Dean’s Diversity Assistantship Nomination Period is Open
- McNair Graduate Assistantship Nomination Period is Open
- Powell Fellowship Nomination Period is Open
Policy Updates
Administrative Announcements
- 2024-25 Graduate School Fellowships
- GPD Checklist Draft Document
Meetings, Workshops, & Events
- Spring 2024 Graduate Coordinators Information and Networking Meeting
Wednesday, March 6, 1:00-2:00 pm, Zoom
We invite all graduate coordinators for this spring meeting to share information and best practices. Featured topics for discussion include:
- Update from Student Medical Insurance office regarding changes to enrollment, billing and waiver process
- Updates from Cranwell International Center regarding new international student admission and arrival and other topics
- Changes to spring commencement ceremonies
If you wish to attend, please register at https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdeCgrjorG9RqO1o0vpkT520ClrIvqYgx.
Deadlines & Dates to Remember
- Dean’s Diversity Assistantship Nomination Period is Open
Applications are currently being accepted for the Dean’s Diversity Assistantship program. For eligibility and nomination information please visit https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html. The deadline is March 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Please contact Dr. Catherine Cotrupi at Cotrupi@vt.edu if you have any questions.
- McNair Graduate Assistantship Nomination Period is Open
Applications are currently being accepted for the Ronald E. McNair Graduate Assistantship program. For eligibility and nomination information please visit: https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html The deadline is March 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Please contact Dr. Catherine Cotrupi at Cotrupi@vt.edu if you have any questions.
- Powell Fellowship Nomination Period is Open
Applications are currently being accepted for the Powell Fellowship. For eligibility and nomination information please visit https://graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html. The deadline is April 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Please contact Dr. Catherine Cotrupi at Cotrupi@vt.edu if you have any questions.
Policy Updates
Administrative Announcements
- 2024-25 Graduate School Fellowships
Nominations for Graduate School Fellowships are now being accepted for the 2024-25 academic year. For eligibility, nomination information, and deadlines, please visit each opportunity listed on the Funding Sponsored by the Graduate School page, graduateschool.vt.edu/funding/funding-sponsored-by-the-graduate-school.html.
- GPD Checklist Draft Document
As mentioned in the February 14 GPD meeting, the Graduate School has been compiling a checklist to summarize the duties and responsibilities of Graduate Program Directors. You can access and comment on this draft at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TR-bE_UlfyoGoAt1bYWzpJ3Ig-04Lk0IzP9wTZNaDz0/edit or alternatively, email Monika Gibson at gibsonm@vt.edu. We welcome your thoughts and recommendations.