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    • Programs of Study Browse the list of MSU Colleges, Departments, and Programs
    • Graduate Degree List Graduate degrees offered by Michigan State University
    • Research Integrity Guidelines that recognize the rights and responsibilities of researchers
    • Online Programs Find all relevant pre-application information for all of MSU’s online and hybrid degree and certificate programs
    • Graduate Specializations A subdivision of a major for specialized study which is indicated after the major on official transcripts
    • Graduate Certificates Non-degree-granting programs to expand a student's knowledge and understanding about a key topic
    • Interdisciplinary Programs
    • 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
  • Admissions
    • 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 Find 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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    • History Advancing Graduate Education at MSU for over 25 years
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Upcoming Events

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2023

GTA Lunch and Learn: Using Feedback to Improve Instruction

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Feb
2023

Well-Being in Graduate School: Beyond the Buzzwords

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
02
Feb
2023

Early Career Awards Webinar

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 1:00pm to 4:30pm
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Feb
2023

Slavery to Freedom An American Odyssey Series: Marley Dias

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 5:00pm
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Feb
2023

CES Write-In

Friday, February 3, 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

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