School of Graduate Studies

Student Resources in the School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Student Resources

We're here to help you get started and finish a graduate program at St. Cloud State University.

Alongside an exciting academic experience, you'll find our on-campus and online orientation sessions and our Graduate Student Handbook will help you navigate your graduate school journey.

We offer help with finances through graduate assistantships, work experience programs and financial aid.

Our student life guide will help you and your family, if they have joined you, connect to activities and resources on campus and in the community.

We help you begin the work of developing a career and a plan for professional development.

And we guide you along the path to completing your graduate program.

Upcoming Events

Online Orientation for New Graduate Students

Wednesday, January 08, 2025 5:00 PM

Online

Graduate Writers's Retreat

Friday, January 10, 2025 8:30 AM

Miller Center

Graduate Student Open House

Friday, January 10, 2025 10:30 AM

Administrative Services Bldg., East Lounge Area

Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Graduate Program Open House

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 3:00 PM

Plymouth Campus

IRB Office Hours for Human Subjects Research

Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:30 PM

Online

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Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

Graduate Student Appreciation Week
April 1-6

SCSU’s Graduate Students are appreciated members of the St. Cloud State community every day, but we can't help but celebrate you in a special way this week! Come enjoy freebies, food, and fun with other grad students as the whole SCSU campus honors YOU! The School of Graduate Studies will feature plenty of exceptional events just for Appreciation Week and will highlight campus events and resources accessible to graduate students throughout the year.

Visit the Website: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/graduatestudies/students/default.aspx

All Week Events

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Sweets and other treats All week in the Research and Graduate Education Office, Administrative Services 101. Light refreshments Monday/Tuesday in Plymouth.

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Prize Drawings - We are giving away free stuff! Enter once a day here!

Graduate Student Events

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SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024

1:00 p.m. | Culminating Project Workshop* - Do you need some virtual face-to-face accountability to keep committed to finishing your thesis or dissertation? This workshop will focus on the requirements for formatting and uploading your paper to the repository. RSVP on Huskies Connect

MONDAY, April 1, 2024

9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Morning Coffee – Stop by Research and Graduate Education, Administrative Services 101, for a cup of coffee and a snack. Learn more on Huskies Connect

9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Monday/Tuesday/Thursday | Headshots @ St. Cloud State at Plymouth. Update your LinkedIn profile with a new pic for FREE!

TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Headshots - Ready to update your LinkedIn profile? Stop by University Communications, Administrative Services 207, St. Cloud Campus to get your headshot updated for FREE! Learn more on Huskies Connect

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024

1 – 3:30 p.m. | Headshots - Ready to update your LinkedIn profile? Stop by University Communications, Administrative Services 207, St. Cloud Campus to get your headshot updated for FREE! Learn more on Huskies Connect

3:00-4:30 p.m. | GA and Supervisor Reception – Administrative Services Lounge. Graduate assistants and supervisors, join the Graduate Studies team for treats and conversation as we thank you for your work this year! Take-away boxes available. Learn More on Huskies Connect

THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024

8:00-9:30 a.m. | Be Bold Leadership Series -- St. Cloud State at Plymouth, 101. Guerilla Tactics for Quality Leadership with Steve Gompertz. This discussion won’t be about a call to arms but rather about being bold and persistent about your convictions in order to drive impactful change without explicit authorization. Learn how to unleash your inner maverick, leader, driver, or disruptor, while inspiring others to join the cause to create a true quality culture. The goal isn’t just to implement changes but to get people to truly embrace them. Discover how to stop waiting for permission and make things happen. Register Here

12:00-1:00 p.m.| Graduate Job Search Workshop* -- This virtual workshop will help graduate students understand where to look for jobs, how to write a resume, and prepare for an interview to land a job. There will also be time for a discussion on transferable skills for those who are transitioning fields as part of or following completion of the graduate degree. RSVP on Huskies Connect

FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 or FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2024

11 a.m.–2 p.m. | $8 Friday at Garvey – Gather a group of graduate students, your faculty advisor, your fellow graduate assistants or your GA supervisor and head over to Garvey for lunch. Learn more on Huskies Connect.

Sponsors: School of Graduate Studies, St, Cloud State @ Plymouth, Career Center, University Communications