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September 1, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Did You Know?
Did you know the Graduate School has published its Academic Plan for fall 2020?
Did you know the Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence has developed recommendations to support GTAs? You can find them here: http://vtgrate.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Guidelines-for-supporting-Graduate-Teaching-Assistants_Final.pdf
Did you know we have virtual tours on our Visit Us page? Share the link with prospective students. https://graduateschool.vt.edu/admissions/visit-us.html

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Diversity: Inclusion for the Modern Workplace Student Requirement

Deadlines & Dates to Remember

Policy Updates
1. Admissions Applications Move to Slate
2. New Version of the Plan of Study Change Form
3. International Student Advisor Assignments
4. Inclusion and Diversity Requirement for Graduate Students: Reminder to Develop Plans 

Administrative Announcements
1. College of Engineering – 100% of Inclusion and Diversity Requirement Plans Submitted and Approved
2. Graduate Honor System Recruiting Faculty Panelists
3. Controller’s Office Guidance Regarding Teleworking from Outside of Virginia
4. Graduate School Visit Us Page is Live!
5. Immigration Check-In Online for New International Students
 Continue reading “September 1, 2020”

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August 16, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Did You Know?
Did you know the Graduate School has published its Academic Plan for fall 2020?
Did you know the Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence has developed recommendations to support GTAs? You can find them here: http://vtgrate.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Guidelines-for-supporting-Graduate-Teaching-Assistants_Final.pdf
Did you know we have virtual tours on our Visit Us page? Share the link with prospective students. https://graduateschool.vt.edu/admissions/visit-us.html

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Hokie Mentorship Connect: Digital Networking
2. Graduate Assistant Employee Zoom Session
3. Diversity: Inclusion for the Modern Workplace Student Requirement

Deadlines & Dates to Remember
August 18: GTA Workshop

Policy Updates
1. New Procedures for Requesting Reduced Comprehensive Fees
2. New Version of the Plan of Study Change Form
3. International Student Advisor Assignments
4. Inclusion and Diversity Requirement for Graduate Students: Reminder to Develop Plans

Administrative Announcements
1. Message from Karen DePauw to All Graduate Students at All Campus Locations
2. Controller’s Office Guidance Regarding Teleworking from Outside of Virginia
3. Invitation to Submit Department Recruitment Fair Information
4. Graduate School Visit Us Page is Live!
5. Immigration Check-In Online for New International Students
 Continue reading “August 16, 2020”

Posted on

August 1, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Did You Know?
Welcome to Did You Know – a new section of the Bulletin for quick reminders of existing resources and other tiny updates

Did you know the Graduate School has published its Academic Plan for fall 2020?
Did you know Virginia Tech submitted a detailed fall semester plan to SCHEV?
Did you know Virginia Tech encourages students returning to campus in fall to get a COVID-19 test?
Did you know the Graduate School has fall 2020 guidelines for GAs, GTAs, and GRAs?

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Hokie Mentorship Connect: Digital Networking

Deadlines & Dates to Remember

Policy Updates
1. New Version of the Plan of Study Change Form
2. International Student Advisor Assignments
3. Inclusion and Diversity Requirement for Graduate Students: Reminder to Develop Plans 

Administrative Announcements
1. Invitation to Submit Department Recruitment Fair Information
2. Department Consultations Are Available!

 Continue reading “August 1, 2020”

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July 16, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Did You Know?
Welcome to Did You Know – a new section of the Bulletin for quick reminders of existing resources and other tiny updates

Did you know the Graduate School has published its Academic Plan for fall 2020?
Did you know Virginia Tech submitted a detailed fall semester plan to SCHEV?
Did you know Virginia Tech encourages students returning to campus in fall to get a COVID-19 test?
Did you know the Graduate School has fall 2020 guidelines for GAs, GTAs, and GRAs?

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. July Graduate Program Directors Meeting
2. Beyond Zoom: Resources to Stay Connected
3. Recruitment on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Attract Students to Your Program 

Deadlines & Dates to Remember

Policy Updates
1. Office of the Dean Graduate Form Processing
2. International Student Advisor Assignments
3. Inclusion and Diversity Requirement for Graduate Students: Reminder to Develop Plans 
4. Graduate Students May Use SSDE for Preliminary Exams in Summer 2020

Administrative Announcements
1. Invitation to Submit Department Recruitment Fair Information
2. Department Consultations Are Available!
3. SEVP and DHS Rescind July 6 Policy Regarding International Students

Continue reading “July 16, 2020”

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July 1. 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. July Graduate Program Directors Meeting
2. Virginia Center for Housing Research Summer Course Offerings
3. Beyond Zoom: Resources to Stay Connected
4. Recruitment on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Attract Students to Your Program

Deadlines & Dates to Remember
July 1: Graduate Application Review Process Information Needed (3rd posting)

Policy Updates
1. Office of the Dean Graduate Form Processing
2. Managing Assistantship Offer for New International Students (3rd posting)

Administrative Announcements
1. GTA Workshop Registration Now Open
2. Tuition Rates for AY 2020-21 Now Posted
3. Department Consultations Now Available from ORDI
4. International Student Late Arrival for Fall 2020
5. Immigration Services Merger with Cranwell International Center (3rd posting)

Continue reading “July 1. 2020”

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June 16, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Graduate Program Director’s Meeting
2. Virtual Recruitment: Where Do I Begin? (2nd posting)

Deadlines & Dates to Remember
July 1: Graduate Application Review Process Information Needed (2nd posting)

Policy Updates
1. Graduate Students May Use SSDE for Preliminary Exams in Summer 2020 (2nd posting)
2. Application Fee Waiver Codes and Process Updates (2nd posting)
3. Managing Assistantship Offer for New International Students (2nd posting)

Administrative Announcements
1. Graduate Assistantship Stipend Scale for AY 2020-21
2. International Student Late Arrival for Fall 2020
3. Immigration Services Merger with Cranwell International Center (2nd posting)

Continue reading “June 16, 2020”

Posted on

June 1, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Virtual Recruitment: Where Do I Begin?

Deadlines & Dates to Remember
July 1: Graduate Application Review Process Information Needed

Policy Updates
1. Graduate Students May Use SSDE for Preliminary Exams in Summer 2020
2. Application Fee Waiver Codes and Process Updates
3. Managing Assistantship Offer for New International Students

Administrative Announcements
1. Immigration Services Merger with Cranwell International Center

Continue reading “June 1, 2020”