January 2, 2020
WIN 2020: Update to GEMS Student Advising Hours & Appointments
GEMS has updated our appointment and drop-in hours for students, effective January 6, 2020. You can see the updated information in our listing: GEMS Directory. While all students may drop-in as needed, students with tight schedules, or who are commuting long distance are encouraged to use our GEMS Appointment Request Form.
December 16, 2019
Autumn 2019 Graduation: Submit Candidacy & Degree Recommendations
Students graduating Autumn Quarter 2019 must complete all degree requirements on or before December 13, 2019. Please use the following checklist to assist GEMS in providing a quick and successful graduation for your students. Checklist Before you recommend a student for graduation in MyGrad, verify the following: the master’s degree request indicates the correct degree…
November 22, 2019
2019-2020: Update to Master’s Request Deadlines
GEMS and CAIR have just released a new update to the Master’s degree request, which sets the deadline to file a Master’s request as the last day of the academic quarter (the last day of finals week). Previously, the Master’s request deadline was set as the last day of instruction, which created confusion for some…
September 19, 2019
Doctoral Degree Policies – Transfer Credit
Doctoral Students Accompanying UW Faculty Hires GPAs and GPCs who advise doctoral students are encouraged to review the Transfer Credit policy section, which was updated in November 2018. This is not a revision of policy, but a clarification of the process for requesting waivers. GEMS appreciates your assistance in helping these students experience a smooth…
September 17, 2019
Critical Reminder: Autumn 2019 – Convey Admissions Decisions Deadline
Please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Tuesday, October 1st, is an important admission deadline for Autumn Quarter. The following actions should be taken in MGP no later than October 1st: Submit admission petitions Confirm the student has withdrawn from all classes (see SRF100 in the Student Database or MGP transcripts). Defer – admitted for Autumn…
August 21, 2019
Summer 2019 Graduation: Submit Candidacy & Degree Recommendations
Students graduating Summer Quarter 2019 must complete all degree requirements on or before August 23, 2019. Please use the following checklist to assist GEMS in providing a quick and successful graduation for your students. Checklist Before you recommend a student for graduation in MyGrad, verify the following: the master’s degree request indicates the correct degree…
June 11, 2019
Summer 2019 – Convey Admissions Decisions Deadline
Although Spring graduation is starting next week, don’t forget that Summer quarter is right around the corner! Please be advised the fifth day of instruction, Friday, June 28, is an important admission deadline for Summer quarter (A-term, B-Term, and Full-Term). The following actions should be taken in MGP no later than June 28: Submit admission petitions Defer…
Spring 2019 Graduation: Submit Candidacy and Degree Recommendations
Students graduating Spring Quarter 2019 must complete all degree requirements on or before June 14, 2019. Please use the following checklist to assist GEMS in providing a quick and successful graduation for your students. Checklist Before you recommend a student for graduation in MyGrad, verify the following: the master’s degree request indicates the correct degree code; contact GEMS if the degree…
March 21, 2019
Winter 2019 Graduation: Submit Candidacy & Degree Recommendations
Students graduating Winter Quarter 2019 must complete all degree requirements on or before March 22, 2019. Please use the following checklist to assist GEMS in providing a quick and successful graduation for your students. Checklist Before you recommend a student for graduation in MyGrad, verify the following: the master’s degree request indicates the correct degree code; contact GEMS if the…
March 18, 2019
April 15th Resolution – Council of Graduate Schools
This is a copy of the e-mail that was sent from the Office of the Interim Dean of the Graduate School on March 12. It is reposted here for your reference: Interim Dean Rebecca Aanerud would like to pass along this message from the Council of Graduate Schools. Its purpose is to remind UW graduate programs about…