A weekly look ahead at events, announcements, and deadlines for graduate and professional students
THE GRAD ACADEMY WEEKLY
March 14
The Grad Academy Programs
The Grad Academy is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic year! Take advantage of the following free professional development programs (maybe apply during Spring Break!):
The Graduate College is looking for graduate students to be mentors in the Grad Rebel Advantage program, which helps prepare UNLV undergraduate students for graduate school at UNLV or elsewhere. Mentors must have completed at least one year of graduate studies at UNLV by the program start date, be enrolled in at least 3 graduate credits while serving as a mentor in both fall and spring semesters, and be in good academic standing. Graduate student applications are due April 8; undergraduate student applications are due April 30.
Ambassadors are highly visible members of the Graduate College team helping to build a strong graduate student Rebel community and strengthen ties between the Graduate College, alumni, and community members by participating in on- and off-campus events.
RAMP pairs undergraduate and graduate students -- who are overseen by a faculty mentor -- on research/scholarly/creative projects to provide them with the opportunity to learn from one another and gain valuable skills. Graduate student applications are due April 30. Undergraduate student applications are due June 30.
April 30:
Cocurricular Certifications
The Graduate College offers three yearlong cocurricular certifications in the areas of research, teaching, and mentorship.