# Academics

**Source**: https://gradschool.umd.edu/students/academics
**Parent**: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/choose-maryland/research-and-professional-missions

[View Important Deadlines](https://gradschool.umd.edu/calendar/deadlines)

## Register & Enroll

Register for classes and find registration information here.

[Register & Enroll](https://gradschool.umd.edu/register-and-enroll)

## u.achieve Grad Student Guide

Instructions on how to use the degree auditing system to track your degree progress.

[u.achieve Grad Student Guide](https://gradschool.umd.edu/students/academic-progress/uachieve-grad-student-guide)

## Forms

Find petitions, waivers, financial and thesis/dissertation forms here.

[Forms](https://gradschool.umd.edu/forms)

## Admission to Candidacy

Use this form to apply for admission to candidacy.

[Admission to Candidacy](https://gradschool.umd.edu/sites/default/files/2022-11/application_for_candidacy_202205.pdf)

## Candidacy Expenses

Information about Ph.D. tuition, fees, and other expenses.

[Candidacy Expenses](https://billpay.umd.edu/phdTuition)

## Thesis & Dissertation Filing

Submission instructions found here.

[Thesis & Dissertation Filing](https://gradschool.umd.edu/students/academic-progress/thesis-and-dissertation-filing)

## Doctoral Student Surveys

After submitting your dissertation or thesis, complete these 2 required surveys.

[Doctoral Student Surveys](https://gradschool.umd.edu/students/academic-progress/doctoral-student-surveys)

## Apply for Graduation

The deadline for applying for graduation is the last day of the schedule adjustment period for the term in which you plan to graduate.

[Apply for Graduation](https://app.testudo.umd.edu/main/graduationApp)

## Check Graduation Application Status

Check the status of your graduation application here.

[Check Graduation Application Status](https://app.testudo.umd.edu/main/graduationApp)

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