Workshops
Graduate Student Legal Aid offers the GRadulting Workshop Series, hour-long workshops on a variety of topics relevant to UMD graduate students. They take place throughout the spring and fall semesters on Tuesday afternoons via Zoom or in person. Practical information is presented by experts from both on- and off-campus, and many workshops are recorded for those who are unable to attend in person.
What is GRadulting? GRadulting is defined as graduate students who are "adulting" -- (v): to carry out one or more of the duties and responsibilities expected of fully developed individuals, such as paying off student loans, buying a home, negotiating a salary, or estate planning.
Register on TerpLink to attend a GRadulting Workshop! If you register, we will email you the Zoom link or location information before the workshop. After the workshop, we will send you links to the recording, the slides, and any other handouts or resources. The upcoming schedule and resources for past workshops are shown below.
Fall 2025
Sep 9 - What are my options for health insurance?
Slides || Recording
Sep 16 - How do I get a Maryland driver's license?
Slides || Audio Recording
Sep 30 - What are the latest developments in U.S. immigration policies?
Workshop is being rescheduled from Sep 30, keep an eye out for updates on the new date
Oct 7 - How do I begin to make a financial plan for my future
Oct 21 - How do I cite sources, avoid plagiarism, and ethically use AI?
Nov 4 - What are the key components of launching a successful start-up?
Nov 11 - What should I know about police encounters and police reports?
Spring 2025
Jan 28 - What should I know about Graduate Student Government?
Slides || GSG's website
Feb 11 - What should I know before signing an employment contract?
Slides || Recording
Feb 18 - How do I prepare my taxes? international student session
Recording || Maryland Global U.S. Tax page || TerpTax
March 4 - How do I prepare my taxes? domestic student session
Recording || TerpTax
April 8 - How do I prepare for homeownership?
Slides || Audio Recording
April 15 - How do I build and improve my credit?
Slides || Credit Scores and Reports Guide || M&T Bank Stamp Student Union
April 29 - How do I get my security deposit returned?
Slides || Recording
MORE great topics from previous semesters:
Why do I need a will and estate plan?
Slides
What are my intellectual property rights?
Slides || Recording
How do I cite sources, paraphrase, and avoid getting charged with plagiarism?
Slides || Recording