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November 1, 2020

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Did You Know?

Did you know that the university is offering COVID tests to students who plan to travel outside Blacksburg during the Thanksgiving break?  Testing will be available Nov 14-24, and students must register by Oct 26 if they wish to be tested. The test is free, but anyone who fails to cancel a scheduled test within 48 hours will be charged $100 on their student account.

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Little Hokie Hand-Me-Down: Volunteers Needed

Deadlines & Dates to Remember
Until November 6: Little Hokie Hand-Me-Down donations accepted

Policy and Procedure Updates
1. Changes to GTA Workshop Registration and Enforcement of Enrollment Requirement
2. Managing Spring Assistantship Offer for New International Students

Administrative Announcements
1. A Letter from Dean DePauw Regarding Spring Break
2. Post-Thanksgiving Updates
3. Edward Bouchet Honor Society Nomination Period Open
4. Jigsaw Connect Video Archive
5. Resources for Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-Being
6. Seeking Input for Graduate Coordinator – Graduate School Guide
7. Annual Review of Online Application Supplemental Forms
8. Little Hokie Hangout Enrollment Open

Continue reading “November 1, 2020”

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October 16, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Did You Know?

Did you know that the university is offering COVID tests to students who plan to travel outside Blacksburg during the Thanksgiving break?  Testing will be available Nov 14-24, and students must register by Oct 26 if they wish to be tested. The test is free, but anyone who fails to cancel a scheduled test within 48 hours will be charged $100 on their student account.

Did you know that the Graduate School has a https://graduateschool.vt.edu/student-life/student-services/spouses-partners-and-children.html?

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Jigsaw Connect: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress
2. From HBSU to PWI: How to Leverage Lessons Learned from My Previous Institution
3. Virtual 2020 HBCU/MSI Research Summit: October 29-30

Deadlines & Dates to Remember

  • Nominations for Graduate Alumni Achievement Award due today, October 16, 2020
  • Wed course request for spring 2021 open October 20-27
  • Doctoral students’ last day to defend if participating in fall commencement is October 30
  • Little Hokie Hand-me-down donations accepted October 11-November 6

Policy and Procedure Updates
1. Changes to GTA Workshop Registration and Enforcement of Enrollment Requirement
2. Financial Support Documentation for International Students with Deferred Admission to Spring 2021
3. TOEFL and GRE Testing Updates

Administrative Announcements
1. Slack Site for Discussions about Graduate Education at VT
2. Accepting Nominations for Graduate Alumni Achievement Award – deadline today
3. 7th Annual Little Hokie Hand-me-down Donations Sought
4. 2021 IBM PhD Fellowship Award Program Nominations
5. Post-Thanksgiving Updates
6. Edward Bouchet Honor Society Nomination Period Open
Continue reading “October 16, 2020”

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October 1, 2020

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Did You Know?
Did you know that the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion has launched a series of monthly virtual discussions focused on recruitment and retention support for graduate students called Jigsaw Connect? See the Recruitment page, https://graduateschool.vt.edu/recruitment.html, for more details.

Did you know that graduate students can get COVID-19 tests at Schiffert Health Center? The center now is offering tests seven days a week. More information is on the VT Ready site.

Did you know that Virginia Tech now has a COVID-19 information hotline that is staffed seven days a week? The number is 540-231-7600.

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Graduate Program Director’s Meeting
2. I Belong Here: Women’s Sense of Belonging in Academia and Society
3. Jigsaw Connect: Recognizing and Supporting Students in Distress
4. Virtual 2020 HBCU/MSI Research Summit: October 29 and 30
5. Juggling Graduate School and Family Caregiving Responsibilities During Covid-19

Deadlines & Dates to Remember

Policy Updates
1. TOEFL and GRE Testing Updates

Administrative Announcements
1. Graduate Honor System Recruiting Faculty Panelists
2. Accepting Nominations for Graduate Alumni Achievement Award
3. 2021 IBM PhD Fellowship Award Program Nominations  Continue reading “October 1, 2020”

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September 16, 2020

IN THIS BULLETIN:

Did You Know?
Did you know that the Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion has launched a series of monthly virtual discussions focused on recruitment and retention support for graduate students called Jigsaw Connect? Join the next session on Wednesday, September 30th at 11 a.m. See the Recruitment page, https://graduateschool.vt.edu/recruitment.html, for more details.
Did you know that graduate students can get COVID-19 tests at Schiffert Health Center? The center now is offering tests seven days a week. More information is on the VT Ready site.
Did you know that Virginia Tech now has a COVID-19 information hotline that is staffed seven days a week? The number is 540-231-7600.

Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. Required Training: Coronavirus Awareness Online Course
2. Diversity: Inclusion for the Modern Workplace Student Requirement
3. 2020 Virtual HBCU/MSI Research Summit information Sessions: How to get involved?
4. I Belong Here: Women’s Sense of Belonging in Academia and Society
5. Jigsaw Connect:  “Prospective Student Engagement using Slate”

Deadlines & Dates to Remember
October 1: Fall 2020 Deadline for Inclusion in Commencement Listing

Policy Updates
1. TOEFL and GRE Testing Updates
2. Inclusion and Diversity Requirement for Graduate Students: Reminder to Develop Plans 

Administrative Announcements
1. Graduate Honor System Recruiting Faculty Panelists
2. Accepting Nominations for Graduate Alumni Achievement Award
3. 2020 Graduate Recruitment Brochure is Online

Continue reading “September 16, 2020”

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September 1, 2020

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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”

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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”