The GRadulting Workshop Series
What is GRadulting?
It’s graduate students tackling real-world "adulting"—from negotiating salaries and buying a home to managing student loans and estate planning.
A life guide
Think of the GRadulting Workshop Series as your practical guide to life beyond grad school. Held on Tuesday afternoons during the fall and spring semesters, these one-hour sessions bring in expert speakers to cover real-life topics that matter to UMD graduate students.
Workshops take place on Tuesday afternoons, either on Zoom or in person, and feature advice from knowledgeable experts on and off campus. Can’t make it live? Many sessions are recorded so you can watch on your own time.
How to Join
Schedule: The workshop schedule is shown below. We also announce upcoming workshops via The Briefing email newsletter and on Instagram. When you register, note that some workshops are offered in-person and others are via Zoom.
Get Details: Look out for an email on the morning of the workshop with location details or the Zoom link. Note that in-person workshops include a free light lunch.
Get Resources: If you register for a session, you'll receive the recording, presentation slides, and shared takeaways straight to your inbox. Look below for resources from past workshops.
2026/27 Workshop Schedule
Fall 2026 Workshops
Sept 1 - Do you know about the health insurance options for graduate students?
Slides || Recording || Survey
Sept 15 - Do you know how to get a Maryland Driver's License or Identification Card?
Slides || Recording || Survey
Oct 20 - Do you understand how to avoid plagiarism with source citations and the appropriate use of AI?
Slides || Recording || Survey
Nov 3 - Do you have a financial plan for your future that includes investments?
Slides || Recording || Survey
Nov 17 - Are you familiar with the benefits of life insurance?
Slides || Recording || Survey
Spring 2026 Workshops
Feb 2 - How do I benefit from Grad Student Government and how can I help out?
Slides || Recording || Graduate Student Government Website || Survey
Feb 17 - What do I need to know about filing my taxes in the U.S.? session for international students
Recording || Maryland Global Tax Webpage || TerpTax || Survey
Feb 24 - What do I need to know about filing my U.S. taxes? session for domestic students and international tax residents
Slides || Recording || TerpTax || Survey
March 10 - How do I go from no or poor credit to a great credit score?
Recording || Slides || M&T Bank || Survey
March 31 - Why should I create a will and estate plan now?
Recording || Slides || Survey
April 1 - It's the End of your Lease Term: Are you renewing or moving out?
presented at Graduate Student Life's Moving Out event
Recording || Slides
April 7 - How do I navigate job offers and salary negotiations?
Recording || Slides || Survey
April 21 - What are my intellectual property rights?
Recording || Survey
Useful Workshops from Previous Semesters
Nov 4, 2025 -- 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, 2025 - 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
Feb 11, 2025 - What should I know before signing an employment contract?
Slides || Recording
April 29, 2025 - How do I get my security deposit returned?
Slides || Recording