Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for a travel award?
- See graduate handbook.
- How do I sign up for an independent study (COM 299, 299D, 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 298 )?
- Fill out the Comp Lit Course Enrollment and CRN Request Form (follow the directions on the form).
- Can my independent study count for a Graduate Seminar requirement?
- COM 297s are to be used in place of a seminar only when one is not available (such as for Italian graduate seminars since there is no Italian Ph.D. program at UC Davis). COM 299's are S/U graded and cannot be used in place of seminars. For permission, use the Comp Lit Course Enrollment and CRN Request Form (follow the directions on the form).
- What form(s) of ID do I need to be hired?
- You need one document from list A or one document from list B and one document from list C (see page 9). International Students, make sure to bring your i-20 or DS-2019 as well: I-9 Acceptable Documents.
- Am I eligible for financial assistance for Childcare costs?
- See Human Resources for information on the different childcare subsidies to learn which one(s) you may qualify for.
- What paperwork do I need to get the MA en route to the PhD?
- Information on the process for acquiring the MA en route to the PhD can be found on the Grad Studies website. All documents that must be filed for advancement to candidacy and for receipt of the MA are now located on GradSphere. You can also contact Rob Hether, [email protected], for information and assistance.
TA Teaching Guides
- Resources for Teaching COM 1-7 (Restricted)
- Description of TA/AI Duties for COM 1-4
- Description of TA/AI Duties for COM 5-7
- Description of TA/AI Duties for COM 10A-10N
- Description of TA/AI/Reader Duties BLANK (for jobs not listed above)
UC Employment Policy
- Policies for hiring graduate students, including employment limits can be found in the Graduate Student Appointment Guide: 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]
Exam Procedures
Comparative Literature Administrative Documents
- Degree Requirements & Administrative By-laws can be found on the Graduate Studies website: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gcom
- Comparative Literature Graduate Program Handbook 2019 [pdf]
- Mentoring Guidelines [pdf]
- Comp Lit Course Enrollment and CRN Request Form
- Major Professor Agreement Form (for students in the doctoral program)
Orientation Resources
- The Center For Educational Effectiveness (CEE) TA Orientation
- Graduate Studies - Graduate Student Orientation, Aggie 201
- Services for International Students & Scholars (SISS) Orientation for international students
Graduate Studies Forms, Applications, and Petitions
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.