Graduate Adviser’s Manual Introduction Duties of the Graduate Adviser Role of the graduate adviser in the academic life of students. About the Division of Graduate Education Listing of offices and services provided. Graduate Deans Introduction and responsibilities. Division of Graduate Education Mission Campus-wide advocate for the advancement of graduate education. Graduate Council Policies Excellence in graduate education, time-to-degree & admission policies. Frequently Asked Questions Admission, registration, support, & more. Admissions Graduate Admissions Information Guide to the admissions process. Guidelines for the Graduate Admissions Process Codification of policies & procedures. Orientation Guide Information for newly admitted graduate students. Academic Affairs Standards & Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA General policies concerning graduate study. Program Requirements Official outline of academic requirements by program. Communications/Help Constant Contact Sign-Up Our primary communication platform. Sign-up to receive information tailored to your interests. Graduate Education Portal Search our knowledge base or request a service Degrees Policies and Procedures for Thesis & Dissertation Filing Manuscript preparation guide. Forms & Petitions Nomination & reconstitution of committees, filing & approval forms. Financial Assistance Financial Support for Entering Students Support options for prospective students. Graduate Student Financial Support Support options for current UCLA students. Funding Opportunities Extramural support, online funding databases, & proposal consultants. Maximum Limit on Merit-Based Support The maximum amount of support a graduate student may receive. Student Support Supplementation Policy Employment & funding restrictions. Academic Appointments Academic Apprentice Personnel Manual Policies for appointing apprentices. ASE Appointment Opportunities & Contract Anticipated openings & union agreement. Student Fees & Fee Remissions Breakdown of student fees, nonresident tuition, & professional differential fees.