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.
Spring 2026
We are currently working on recruiting new speakers to address new topics. The schedule will be posted here in January 2026!
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
Oct 7 - How do I begin to make a financial plan for my future
Slides
Oct 21 - How do I cite sources, avoid plagiarism, and ethically use AI?
Slides || Recording || Center for Writing and Oral Communication
Nov 4 - What are the key components of launching a successful start-up?
Slides || Recording || Start up fundamentals Online Workshops || Immigration for Start-Up Founders, YouTube
Nov 11 - What should I know about police encounters and police reports?
Slides || Recording || UMPD Lost and Found || UMD Guidelines on Demonstrations and Leafletting || Protestor's Rights || Know your Rights || United We Dream
Nov 18 - What are the latest developments in U.S. immigration policies?
Slides || Recording || National Interest Waiver Program: Recording || Slides || ISSS Immigration News and Updates see the section titled, News, Statements and Press Releases
MORE great topics from previous semesters:
Feb 11, 2025 - What should I know before signing an employment contract?
Slides || Recording
April 8, 2025 - How do I prepare for homeownership?
Slides || Audio Recording
April 29, 2025 - How do I get my security deposit returned?
Slides || Recording
Feb 13, 2024 - What are my intellectual property rights?
Slides || Recording