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UNI GRADUATE STUDENTS: FORWARD TOGETHER

ENRICH YOUR RESEARCH AND LEARNING

The Graduate College fosters collaboration among graduate students and campus resources to enrich the student research and learning occurring across our campus. Whether we are providing financial support, presenting professional development workshops, or offering support for student conferences, the role of the Graduate College is to provide a unified experience throughout your graduate studies. We’re here for you from your first class through you joining a network of successful alums. Visit the Graduate Student Success Modules to get yourself on your path to success.

// FUNDING

Graduate Student Awards, Scholarships & Funding Opportunities

Application material for various funding opportunities through the Graduate College.

Grad Assistantship & Grad
College Scholarship FAQ

Office of Research & Sponsored
Programs

Office of
Financial Aid & Scholarships

Online Scholarship
Directory

Employment &
Internship

Research
Funding

// RESEARCH

Thesis & Dissertation

Please review the Academic Catalog for all policies and procedures related to thesis and dissertation.

SPRING 2021 DEADLINES

April 1	Application for graduation due through Student Center*
April 2	Review must be completed by this date in order to be eligible for graduation
April 26	Submission due in to the Graduate College by 4:30 p.m. in order to be eligible for graduation
May 7	Last day to apply for graduation (late fees apply) to be eligible for degree conferral for semester

*For more information about graduation or degree conferral and participation in commencement please visit the Registrar's Graduation and Commencement Page

SUMMER 2021 DEADLINES

There are two terms in which students can complete during the summer semester. Please identify the appropriate term for deadlines.

MAY TERM

May 14	Review must be completed by this date in order to be eligible for graduation
May 31	Submission due in to the Graduate College by 4:30 p.m. in order to be eligible for graduation
July 1	Application for graduation due through Student Center*

*For more information about graduation or degree conferral and participation in commencement please visit the Registrar's Graduation and Commencement Page

JUNE TERM (EXTENDED)

June 7	Committee agreement to serve due to Graduate College
June 11	Review must be completed by this date in order to be eligible for graduation
July 1	Submission due in to the Graduate College by 4:30 p.m. in order to be eligible for graduation (no matter day of week)
July 1	Application for graduation due through Student Center*

*For more information about graduation or degree conferral and participation in commencement please visit the Registrar's Graduation and Commencement Page

FALL 2021 DEADLINES

November 5	Review must be completed by this date in order to be eligible for graduation
November 10	Application for graduation due through Student Center*
December 6	Submission due in to the Graduate College by 4:30 p.m. in order to be eligible for graduation

*For more information about graduation or degree conferral and participation in commencement please visit the Registrar's Graduation and Commencement Page

FORMS

Committee Approval Form (find one applicable to degree type)

Committee approval forms should be submitted as soon as a committee has been formed. They must be submitted before a work can be submitted for review.

Final Approval Form (find one applicable to degree type)

Once the student successfully defends their work, an approval form should be submitted. This is an electronic form that will workflow to the committee chair and any other required approvers.

COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION

Formatting Guide

Spring 2021 Formatting Workshops (Zoom). Register now!

Submission Guide

INSPIRE Conference

Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors across campus are invited to participate in the new INSPIRE Virtual Student Research & Engagement Conference on April 12-13, 2021.

The combined conference will be an opportunity for students to showcase the wide variety of experiential activities in which they participate inside and outside of the classroom, including research, internship, volunteer or study abroad experiences, club activities and/or creative performances.

Submissions open on March 2, 2021, and are due March 22, 2021. Projects still “in progress” at the time of submission are eligible to be presented.

Visit the INSPIRE Conference website or contact Helen Harton (helen.harton@uni.edu) or Windee Weiss (windee.weiss@uni.edu), conference co-coordinators, with any questions.

In Spring 2021, the Annual Graduate Student Symposium was combined with CSBS' annual student conference to maximize the virtual experience. To view previous graduate student work, please visit the ScholarWorks archive.

PRESENTATION CATEGORIES

Research: Poster or oral presentations on a research or scholarly project.

Volunteer/Internship Experiences: Poster or oral presentations on a discipline-related volunteer, work, or internship experience (e.g., cooperative education, practicum, service learning, study abroad).

Club Activities: Student clubs or groups may propose discipline-related activities (e.g., historical re-enactments, project demonstrations, informational workshops) for poster, oral, table, or other types of presentations/engagement.

Creative Performances: Individuals or groups of students may do various creative performances, exhibits, or demonstrations (e.g., music, art, improv, dance).

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