German Department Resources
- German Department By-Laws [PDF]
- German Degree Requirements [PDF]
- German Graduate Handbook
- German Reading List
- German MA/PhD Degree Checklist GER Checklist
- Mentoring Guidelines - The UC Davis Graduate Council adopted faculty/student mentoring guidelines in 1999 (revised in 2023) that explain what mentoring is and the expectations faculty and students should have of one another.
German TA Resources
- Policies & Procedures [PDF]
- Description of TA/AI Duties for GER 1-3 GER 20-22 [PDF]
- Description of TA/AI Duties for GER 10 [PDF]
- Description of TA/AI Duties for GER 45/FMS 45 [PDF]
- Description of TA/AI/Reader Duties (for jobs not listed above) Description of Reader Duties
- TA Absence Report [PDF]
UC Employment Policy
- Policies for hiring graduate students, including employment limits: Academic Personnel Manual https://grad.ucdavis.edu/resources/faculty-staff-resources/academic-personnel/appointment-guide
- Eligibility Checklist - Must be completed prior to each quarter you are to be employed or receive a fellowship [PDF]
Orientation Resources
- Sproul Hall Information for Grad Students
- Important Links for UC Davis Graduate Students (Sorted by category, use "ctrl F" to search by keyword)
- Computing Resources
- The Center For Educational Effectiveness (CEE) TA Orientation
- Graduate Studies Orientation
- Services for International Students & Scholars (SISS) Orientation for international students
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get credit (units) for my work as a TA? 50% TAs may sign up for 4 units of GER 396. Visit grad staff offices for the CRN. Make sure to sign up for the section led by your TA Supervisor.
- How do I sign up for an independent study (GER 299, 299D) since I've completed my coursework? Visit grad staff offices for the CRN and complete a variable unit course request form when you meet with the instructor. You must enroll in sisweb using the CRN.
- Am I eligible for financial assistance for Childcare costs? See http://worklife-wellness.ucdavis.edu/family_care/children/financialassistance.html for information on the different childcare subsidies to learn which one(s) you may qualify for.
Graduate Studies Forms
As of April 1, 2024, all Graduate Studies forms - QE applications, Advancement to Candidacy forms, Petitions for Exception to Policy, DE Applications, etc. - must be submitted in GradSphere.