Message from Payroll: Welcome, Graduate Assistants, to UConn Fall 2021

The first GA payment will be on August 27, 2021 and will be prorated for the pay dates between 8/23/2021 and 8/26/2021 (4 days paid with the first check). UConn pays bi-weekly (every two weeks).  Payroll-Calendar 2021.pdf  The second pay day is Sept 10, 2021 and every two weeks thereafter for the full biweekly stipend […]

Important Information for Graduate Students Studying Outside the U.S.

We are aware that travel to the US from some parts of the world is still difficult and that some of our international students may be considering whether to enroll in courses from their home country this fall. If the student will be engaged in research, their work may be subject to export control laws, which […]

Integrative Studies PhD

About Occasionally, a current UConn PhD student may seek to pursue a novel course of study and research that cannot be captured within an existing field of study but rather integrates elements from two or more fields of study. The Graduate School offers such students the opportunity to earn a PhD in Integrative Studies. This […]

Coronavirus Relief Emergency Funding for Students

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) was approved by Congress and includes support for higher education, including emergency grants for students facing expenses due to COVID-19. The grants must be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, […]

Financing Resources for Current Students

Financing Resources Back to Current Student Resources Learn more about the different resources available for funding your graduate student experience. This page can connect you with answers for the questions you may have surrounding graduate assistantships, fellowships and awards, and financial aid.

Managing Your Graduate Program

Managing Your Graduate Program Back to Faculty and Staff Resources At The Graduate School, we understand that a graduate program consists of many moving parts. We have compiled resources that we hope will prove useful for the administration of your graduate program and as you assist your students from application to graduation–and everything in between.

Training and Professional Opportunities

Training and Professional Opportunities Back to Faculty and Staff Resources You inspire minds. You make discoveries. As a faculty or staff member of UConn, you care about the acquisition of knowledge, and we want to help you build your personal toolkit. In this topic, we have identified the opportunities available to you on campus to […]

Important Information: Spring 2021 Enrollment

As the Spring semester gets closer, we wanted to provide some context on enrollment. The information below is relevant to both new and returning students. Please review carefully and reach out with any questions you may have. If you have not done so already, please be sure to enroll in classes prior to the start […]

Late Arrival

Late Arrival For students to have the best chance for academic success, it is critical that they arrive and begin classes on time. Graduate students enrolled in on-campus programs are required by The Graduate School to arrive by the first day of the semester. Some departments may expect students to arrive prior to the first […]

Completing or Terminating a Graduate Assistantship

Completing or Terminating a Graduate Assistantship Before terminating an assistantship, Graduate Assistants (GAs) should carefully consider all implications and reach out to The Graduate School, HR’s benefits team, and the Office of the Bursar for guidance. Implications In the event of employee performance issues, the GA supervisor must work with Employee Relations. In order to […]