Graduate Student Newsletter - February 25, 2026

At a Glance

Daffodils blooming and students walking on the Eugene campus.

Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Take the Grad Student Lounge Survey
Hiring Timeline for Division GE Positions
Funding, Opportunities, and Support
Upcoming Events
Student Service Opportunities
Meet the Division Staff: Holly Swartz
Winter 2026 Degree Completion Deadlines

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is the second week of spring term - April 6 through 10. We love celebrating all of the amazing individuals that comprise the UO's Grad Flock and can't wait to engage campus in recognition of you!

Stay tuned for more information about activities, events, celebrations, and giveaways happening before and during this special week.

Text on a background photo of yellow daffodils reads: Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 6-10

Grad Student Lounge Survey

We're revisioning the Graduate Student Lounge and would like to get your feedback! What do you like about the space? What are barriers to you using the Grad Student Lounge? Does the current furniture serve your desired use?

Let us know how we can make this space better for you by taking our quick Grad Student Lounge Survey.

Hiring Timeline for Division GE Positions

Thank you to everyone who applied for the division's four GE positions. We have begun to process applications.

If you applied, you can expect to hear if you will or will not be moving forward to interviews by spring break at the latest. We plan to schedule interviews for early spring term, so that those moving to interviews can use the break to prepare.

Funding, Opportunities, and Support

Support: UO Care Provider Network

This network connects members of the UO community with UO families needing caregiving. Only those with a UO email address can access the network to add their name to the caregiving list or view the list to connect with a care provider.

UO Care Provider Network

Opportunity for Current GEs: UO Employee Engagement Survey

The university's employee engagement survey is open until March 9, and GEs are encouraged to participate.

An email from Gallup with a unique survey link went to all current GEs on Monday, February 23. Check your "Other" inbox if you don't see it.
This confidential survey is based on Gallup's research into what helps employees feel connected to their work and supported in their workplace.
Results will help departments understand what's going well and identify simple, practical steps to improve engagement and support for employees.

Learn more about the Ducks Engage initiative

Funding: Division of Graduate Studies Scholarships

We offer a number of funding opportunities, most with deadlines of Wednesday, April 1.

Funding: OSAC Scholarships

These external funding opportunities, offered by the Office of Student Access and Completion, are available to graduate students who will have resided in Oregon for at least one year prior to September 1, 2026. Eligible applicants include permanent residents, DACA, and undocumented students.

Please view the OSAC website for more information on eligibility and how to apply. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2.

Funding: Open GE Positions

View our GE Job Openings webpage to see open GE positions on campus.

Student Service Opportunities

Student input is critical to our mission, and graduate students are a key voice in university-wide service and advisory committees. The Division of Graduate Studies is looking for graduate students who are interested in filling student spots on committees for next academic year, including the Graduate Council and the Graduate Student Assistance Fund Committee.

No prior service experience is required. Express your interest by May 1.

Meet the Division Staff

Holly Swartz has long blonde hair and is wearing glasses and a blue shirt.

Holly Swartz is a CRM Specialist for the Division of Graduate Studies, supporting the systems and tools that keep division workflows moving - especially in Slate. Whether it's improving portals and forms or helping streamline behind-the-scenes processes, Holly focuses on making experiences smoother and more reliable for students and staff alike.

With a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and a master's in Organizational Management (Information Technology), Holly brings a mix of technical expertise and people-centered process design to her work. After a little over 2.5 years with the division, she continues to focus on building and improving system processes that strengthen service, efficiency, and the overall graduate student experience.

Winter 2026 Degree Completion Deadlines

March 6 - Doctoral students only - Last day to hold final oral defense. Students defending after this date will be considered graduates of the next term. Final term registration information.

March 16 - Master’s students only - Last day to upload your completed and approved thesis and submit signed forms to the Division of Graduate Studies.

March 20 - Address changes for the diploma must be made directly in DuckWeb by the student.

March 21 - Official degree conferral date for winter 2026 (the date of your degree as it will appear on your transcript and diploma).

March 23 - Instructor deadline for submitting winter grades (noon).

March 30 through April 21 - Registrar’s office begins awarding winter degrees; one week following the grade deadline.

March 30 - Last day for department to submit the statement of completion of requirements in GradWeb.

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