Decoding Graduate School Series for First-Year Ph.D.Students
Welcome to your Ph.D. program at UMBC!
Are you a first-year or early Ph.D. student? Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘I’m not sure how
to do this’? Do you feel confident that you can survive, but aren’t sure how to succeed in your
program?
Please join us for a series of sessions designed to demystify the doctoral journey by making the
implicit expectations of graduate school explicit. Each session will provide you with the tools
and insights needed to decode a key aspect of academic life, helping you transition from
student to scholar with confidence. We want you to do your best work and be your best self.
Even if you feel like you’ve got this, come through and share your tips and tricks with your
fellow grad students. While the sessions are targeted towards first-year Ph.D. students, all
graduate students are welcome to participate.
The sessions will be on Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM in ITE 229. RSVPs are appreciated
but not required.
Posted: September 10, 2025, 8:51 AM
