Recruitment FAQs

What does Graduate School Recruitment and Outreach Office do?

How can the Recruitment/Outreach Office assist graduate programs?

Provide a one-stop shop for graduate programs to design a recruitment strategy that meets their program needs.
Actively consult/collaborate with graduate programs individually, and/or guide programs through our self-service Recruitment Resources Toolbox.
Provide Best Practices for:
- Analyzing recruitment needs using enrollment trends
- Setting recruitment goals to meet enrollment targets
- Identifying gaps in recruitment, conversion yields
- Developing outreach/communication strategies to keep prospective students, applicants, and admitted students engaged through enrollment
Provide informational materials for graduate programs’ recruitment/admitted student events, including:
- Digital/printed cards or fact sheets
- PowerPoint presentations for different audiences
- Information for international students
Provide access to recruitment-related resources in GradSlate.
Provide access to additional recruitment-related resources at the Graduate School.

How can I request assistance with developing a recruitment plan?

Please send email requesting assistance to coffield@uga.edu.

What is GradSlate, and how do I access it?

The GradSlate CRM is a centralized system that enables graduate programs to store information on prospective applicants and track prospective applicants as they move through the recruitment funnel. Please visit GradSlate for all things related to our graduate CRM.

How do I locate my program's application and enrollment data?

Current application and enrollment data may be accessed in the GradSlate program portal. Historical data can be found in the Office of Institutional Research FACTS.

How do I embed the Graduate School’s "Apply Now" button on my program’s website?

Click on the included link to embed the Apply Now button and encourage potential applicants to submit applications to your program.

How do I embed the Graduate School’s "Request For Information" button on my program?

Click on the included link to embed the GS Request for Information (RFI) button and capture visitors (prospects) to your graduate program website.

How do I request/access recruitment materials for my program’s recruitment events?

Click here to access/download materials for use in your recruitment program.

What funding opportunities are available for newly admitted students?

Visit Funding Your Graduate Education to learn more about the various funding opportunities available for graduate students.

Is there an onboarding checklist for newly incoming students?

Yes. Click here to view detailed “To Do Lists” for new graduate students.

What should international incoming students know before coming to UGA?

For important information regarding prospective and admitted international students interested in coming to UGA, please visit the UGA Office of Global Engagement.

What opportunities exist for newly incoming graduate students who may need additional support to transition to graduate education at an R1 institution like UGA?

The Gateway to Graduate School Program provides admitted graduate students who would benefit from an extended onboarding process with a professional, academic, and social transition to graduate education at the University of Georgia during the summer semester instead of fall.

Where can I find resources for incoming students who may need academic accommodation?

The UGA Office of Student Affairs provides Accessibility and Testing services to empower students and community members to fully demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What is GradFIRST? Where can I find a list of available GradFirst courses for incoming students?

GradFIRST is a seminar series that supplements discipline-specific training in graduate students’ academic programs with focused professional development and engagement/networking opportunities with faculty and other graduate students. Visit GradFIRST to learn more. For a current list of open GradFIRST seminars please contact gradfirst@uga.edu.

What is GradUP?

GradUP programming encompasses a constellation of transferable skills training for graduate students that complements their program offerings and provides well-being, academic and professional support and an opportunity to thrive and explore endless possibilities. GradUP programming is offered by the Graduate School and by campus partners.

How do I find out why my admitted applicants declined our offers or why those who accepted did not enroll?

You can review reasons for declining offers and failing to enroll in your GradSlate program portal, by navigating to the Recruit & Retain tab. If you are not familiar with or need a refresher on how to access your GradSlate program portal, visit the How to Use GradSlate for Recruitment tile on the recruitment Toolbox main page.

Want to learn more about how applicants heard about your program and other schools they applied to?

Review their responses in your GradSlate program portal, by navigating to the Recruit & Retain tab. If you are not familiar with or need a refresher on how to access your GradSlate program portal, visit the How to Use GradSlate for Recruitment tile on the Recruitment Toolbox main page.