Join us for our new informational series designed to provide essential resources and insights into grad school. We’ll cover key topics such as navigating grad forms and academic milestones, prepping for graduation, and understanding university policies—helping you stay on track and succeed throughout your graduate journey.

Bring your lunch; we’ve got dessert covered!

In this session, you will gain a clear understanding of the critical university policies outlined in the Graduate Catalog, Policy Memo II-20, and more. This session will help you navigate these guidelines to ensure you're fully informed about expectations and requirements for graduate students. Bring your questions.

All Graduate Students

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Time: 12:30-1:30PM

Location:  243 McNutt Hall

This session will guide you through the essential steps of your graduate degree program, including completing forms, understanding your degree audit, and tracking key milestones. Learn how to stay on track and meet all the necessary requirements for successful completion.

Because the requirements differ between master’s and doctoral programs, this session will be divided into two parts: one for master’s students and one for doctoral students.

Master's Students
          
Doctoral Students

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Time: 12:30-1:30PM

Location: 243 McNutt Hall
   

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

Time: 12:30-1:30PM

Location: 212 McNut Hall

Get ready for your big day! This session covers all the essential details you need to know about commencement— from deadlines to ceremony protocols, so you can confidently plan for your graduation celebration.

All Graduate Students

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Time: 12:30-1:30PM

Location:  243 McNutt Hall

Discover the different types of funding available for graduate students and how to manage your graduate student appointments. This session will help you understand assistantships, fellowships, and other funding opportunities to support your academic journey.

All Graduate Students


Date: Monday, May 4, 2026

Time: 12:30-1:30PM

Location: 210 McNutt Hall