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Graduate Student Resources

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Welcome to UMass Boston! Below is a list of resources to help you during your graduate program. If you can't find what you need, contact us at graduate.studies@umb.edu or 617.287.4000.

Watch the Graduate New Student Orientation video

Academic Integrity	Familiarize yourself with the University’s academic integrity policy in the Student Code of Conduct. Review academic integrity resources.
Advising	Process differs by program. Contact program staff for more info.
Billing	Questions about your bill? Contact One Stop, Campus Center, Upper Level. To view and pay your bill, log into Wiser and choose "Finance Center". Graduate tuition and fees Payment plan info
Books	UMass Boston Bookstore, Campus Center, Upper Level
Community	Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guides and resources Resources for LGBTQ+ students and allies Student Veterans' Center
Consortium for Graduate Studies in Gender, Culture, Women, and Sexuality	The Consortium offers interdisciplinary graduate-level courses, collaborative events and conferences, and engaging micro-seminars for Masters and PhD students that are led by faculty in a range of disciplines. Click here to learn more.
Employment	Graduate Employee Organization (union for grad assistants) contract and membership Office of Career Services and Internships job search resources
Financial Aid and Student Assistance	Graduate Student Aid Limited emergency aid may be available — learn more U-ACCESS helps students meet their basic needs and offers a range of services including food pantry access, emergency supplies, legal consultation, and tax preparation assistance. Questions about your aid package? Contact One Stop, Campus Center, Upper Level.
Funding	Office of Graduate Studies and Admissions grants and resources Office of Research and Sponsored Programs grant database and resources
Health Insurance	Student health insurance benefits and mandatory coverage policy
Health Services	General medicine and services offered Counseling Center information, crisis lines, and other resources
Housing	Off-Campus Living office information and living
ID Card	Get a Beacon ID card
International Student Services	International student information
Parking and Transportation	Get information on parking and fees, and purchase your parking pass. Purchase a discounted semester pass for the MBTA/subway. Shuttle bus schedule
Research	Access Healey Library materials remotely Search for books, journals, articles, etc., with Healey Library's UMBrella Research guides by area of study Statistical computing workshops sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies Research and compliance trainings from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Visit the Graduate Research Center (Healey Library, 5th floor, Room 026), a computer lab exclusively for graduate student writing and research.
Registration	Check in with program staff for more guidance.
Support Services	Contact the Dean of Students Office for help addressing a wide range of academic and personal issues. Disability and access information and registration - 617-287-7430; ross.center@umb.edu Graduate Writing Center - Remote drop-in sessions and long-term assistance available
Teaching	Graduate Teaching Program