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Graduate Education at MSU

Overview of graduate programs, enrollment, courses, policies, and special educational opportunities at MSU.

Graduate Education Overview
Links to the most frequently requested information about graduate education at MSU and The Graduate School.

Enrollment Services
(Admissions and Scholarships, Financial Aid, and the Registrar)
One-stop shopping for the details of academic calendars and deadlines, financial aid questions, and admission.

University Curriculum and Catalog and to get a list of Academic Units and Programs visit Interdisciplinary Programs at MSU

ALANA/Minority Resources
African American, Latina(o)/Chicana(o), Asian/Pacific American, and Native American student resources and special programs on campus.

Policies and Procedures Affecting Graduate Students
Links to information about the Rights and Responsibilities of Graduate and Medical Students, academic freedom, research conduct and misconduct, and ombud services.

Michigan Intercollegiate Graduate Study (MIGS) and CIC Traveling Scholars Program
Partnership programs that enable graduate students to take advantage of unique educational opportunities throughout Michigan and the Big Ten.

Graduate Assistantships
Full information about eligibility, responsibilities, stipends and benefits, injury, illness and pregnancy leave policies, and Programs for Teaching Assistants

College Teaching Certification Program at MSU

Description of Courses , an on-line Schedule of Courses, and Web Enrollment System

MSU Test Preparation Consortium
Free resources to MSU students preparing for national standardized exams (such as graduate and professional school entrance exams).

Business Management and Communication Skills Certificate Program
This certificate program is designed to give participants the broad business management and communications background critical to managerial success in any organization.

Spartan Life, Student Resource Guide and Handbook

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Thesis/Dissertation/Graduation Information

Information on thesis and dissertation formatting and submission, and graduation and commencement deadlines.

Application for Graduation and Graduation Requirements

Commencement Information

Dissertation Support at the Writing Center

Important Dates to Remember

Master's Thesis Check sheet and PhD Dissertation Check sheet

Submitting a Thesis/Dissertation to the Graduate School
Read this carefully to avoid delays!

Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guide
Complete instructions on formatting

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Fellowships/Funding/Financial Aid

Resources to help finance graduate, professional, and post-doctoral study at MSU.

Fellowships, Grants, Financial Aid, and Other Funding
Information on all the financial aspects of graduate and professional study at MSU and resources available from The Graduate School.

MSU Distinguished Fellowship Program
Provides financial support for outstanding students who plan to enroll in a doctoral or master of fine arts program. Awards are based on demonstrated academic excellence and evidence of leadership potential.

Graduate Assistantships
Full information about graduate assistantship opportunities, eligibility, responsibilities, and stipends and benefits.

Dissertation Completion Fellowships
To allow students to devote full time to writing their dissertations.

Emergency Fellowship Funding

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