The Graduate School Office of Well-Being (GROW)

GROW provides opportunities for graduate and professional students to build skills to better address the challenges of graduate school that impact their well-being

GROW facilitates and promotes wholistic student success through:

Workshops on stress management, imposterism, burnout, etc.
Leadership Fellows Program – Fellows implement change-oriented projects that improve the well-being of the graduate student community.
Community Groups, e.g. Dissertation Support Groups
Connecting students to relevant offices/programs on campus

Contact Information

Meg Moore, PhD, Director: akehimeg@msu.edu
Twitter: @MSUGradWellness
Instagram: @msugrow

Clara Graucob, GA: graucobc@msu.edu
Website: https://grad.msu.edu/GROW
Resource guide: https://grad.msu.edu/your-well-being

Upcoming Events/Resources at MSU for Graduate Students

Graduate School Resource Fair. Saturday, August 24 from 10-12 in the Union Ballroom. Over 40 campus partners interested in serving graduate students. Good swag.
COGS Welcome Event. Saturday. Saturday, August 24 from 12-3 in Benefactors Plaza. Learn more about the Council of Graduate Students and eat a free lunch. Family friendly.
Gender and Sexuality Campus Center Grad Student Welcome. Saturday, August 24 at 3:30-5:00 in the STEM building, room 2130. Meet other queer and trans grad students and learn about how the GSCC can support you.
Graduate Student Success Workshops. CAREER: Paving Your Own Pathway for Professional Success. WELLBEING: Wellbeing & Graduate School; The Key to Your Success. MENTORSHIP: Setting Expectations in Graduate Education. Virtual and in-person options. Register at The Graduate School Calendar.
Lunch & Learns for Teaching Assistants. Meet twice a month to discuss evidence-based practices and pedagogy to teach in accessible and inclusive ways. Graduate Teaching Assistant Teaching & Learning Community (GTA TLC) webpage
Active Spartans is an exercise program that matches you with a Physical Activity Mentor (PAM) who will help you create and implement a fitness plan. ACTIVE Spartans Program webpage
Support Groups at CAPS for Graduate Students. Free groups for various concerns and identities. Check here for groups offered this fall, some are specific for grad students and others are a mix of grads and undergrads: CAPS Summer 2024 Groups webpage

Mental/Emotional Health Resources

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

How to access services:

In crisis: call CAPS (517) 355-8270 and press 1 to talk to a crisis counselor ANY time
Not in crisis: go to CAPS website and click on the “Schedule Now” button. Fill out a very brief survey and schedule your intake appointment.
- Zoom/in-person therapy and psychiatry sessions for students in Michigan
- Referral coordination to community mental health providers
  - Can also find community providers on your own: MSU Thriving Campus website
  - Psychology Today
- Support groups (some just for grad students, most open to grad students)