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    • Graduate Specializations A subdivision of a major for specialized study which is indicated after the major on official transcripts
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    • Theses and Dissertations Doctoral and Plan A document submission process
    • Policies and Procedures important documents relating to graduate students, mentoring, research, and teaching
    • Academic Programs Catalog Listing of academic programs, policies and related information
    • Traveling Scholar Doctoral students pursue studies at other BTAA institutions
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    • Apply Now Graduate Departments review applicants based on their criteria and recommends admission to the Office of Admissions
    • Application Information Important Information about the graduate application process
    • International Applicants Application information specific to international students
    • PhD Public Data Ph.D. Program Admissions, Enrollments, Completions, Time to Degree, and Placement Data
    • Costs of Graduate School Tools to estimate costs involved with graduate education
    • Recruitment Awards Opportunities for departments to utilize recruitment funding
    • Readmission When enrollment is interrupted for three or more consecutive terms
  • Funding
    • Assistantships More than 3,000 assistantships are available to qualified graduate students
    • Fellowships Financial support to pursue graduate studies
    • Research Support Finding funding for your research
    • Travel Funding Find funding to travel and present your research
    • Tax Information Graduate study may impact your federal tax return
    • External Funding Find funding outside of MSU sources
  • Professional Development
    • Workshops/Events Find opportunities provided by The Graduate School and others
    • Research Opportunities and programs for Research at MSU
    • Career Development Programs to help you get the career you want
    • Teaching Development Resources, workshops, and development opportunities to advance your preparation in teaching
    • Personal Well-Being Tools, resources, and programs to not only help you succeed, but have a great experience overall
    • Cohort Fellowship Programs Spartans are stronger together!
    • Community Engagement A Certificate that prepares students for careers that integrate scholarship with community engagement.
    • Resources
  • Diversity
    • The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (BGHS) A national network society for students who have traditionally been underrepresented
    • Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) A gateway to graduate education at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities
    • Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) A community that supports retention, and graduation of underrepresented doctoral students
    • Recruitment and Outreach Ongoing outreach activities by The Graduate School
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Funding Funding resources to recruit diverse students
    • Graduate Student Organizations MSU has over 900 registered student organizations
  • Grad Student Life
    • Grad Life and Wellness Collaborates with graduate students in their pursuit of their advanced degree and a well-balanced life
    • Housing and Living in MI MSU has an on and off-campus housing site to help find the perfect place to stay
    • Mental Health Support MSU has several offices and systems to provide students with the mental health support that they need
    • Spouse and Family Resources MSU recognizes that students with families have responsibilities that present challenges unique to this population
    • Health Insurance Health insurance info for graduate student assistants and students in general at MSU
    • Safety and Security MSU is committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive campus community characterized by a culture of safety and respect
  • Mentoring
    • Why Mentoring Matters To Promote Inclusive Excellence in Graduate Education at MSU
    • Guidelines Guidelines and tools intended to foster faculty-graduate student relationships
    • Toolkit A set of resources for support units, faculty and graduate students
    • Workshops Workshops covering important topics related to mentor professional development
  • About Us
    • About the Graduate School We support graduate students in every program at MSU
    • Strategic Plan Our Vision, Values, Mission, and Goals
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Certification in College Teaching

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Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (April 4 - 8)

Upcoming Events

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May
2022

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Creating Teaching E-Portfolios

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
06
Jun
2022

Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship

Monday, June 6, 2022 - 12:00am to Friday, June 10, 2022 - 11:55pm
08
Jun
2022

Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
22
Jun
2022

Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
17
Aug
2022

International GTA Orientation

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

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Student playwright Crystal Bernard, a member of the 2021-22 cohort of Transforming MSU Playwriting Fellowship, (TMSU,) has... Read More

International Graduate Admissions Deadline

The deadline for international graduate admissions for Fall 2022 is Friday, June 17. Please ensure pending international graduate... Read More

Call for Applications: 2023-24 Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship has launched its Call for Applications for the 2023–24 academic year. The... Read More
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