GradUP

GradUP is a one-stop shop for students and programs to identify resources available in each domain, from skill development and support to awards and recognitions.

GradUP Competencies Model: Communication, Career Navigation, Research & Scholarship, Teaching & Mentoring, Leadership & Collaboration, Well-being; GradUP Unlocking Potential: a dynamic, upward trajectory towards growth, advancement, and reaching new heights

GradUP unlocks the potential of our graduate scholars to succeed in graduate school and build a future that fully embraces their skillset, experience, and passion. This blueprint complements their program offerings and provides well-being, academic and professional support and an opportunity to thrive and explore endless possibilities.

Career Navigation

Communication

Leadership & Collaboration

Research & Scholarship

Teaching & Mentoring

Well-Being

What are GradUP Skills?

Transferable, transdisciplinary, marketable skills graduate students can develop alongside their degree requirements
Things graduate students will need in all careers, whether academic or nonacademic
Things employers look for and want in prospective employees, and can expect from someone with a UGA graduate degree

“The Dissertation Writing Retreat provided me a time to really focus on writing as well as interact with other graduate students going through the same rigorous challenges.” – GradUP program participant

GradUP programming is offered by the Graduate School and by campus partners.

For more information, contact gradprofdev@uga.edu.

Students who are interested in tracking the completion of courses and activities related to their professional development are encouraged to use the forthcoming Comprehensive Learner Record, as many GradUP programs and resources map on to the institutional competencies that will be included in the CLR.

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