It is the mission of The Graduate School of Northwestern University to be a trusted, responsive, and visionary leader and partner in order to maintain and promote the highest quality master’s and doctoral education.  The Graduate School collaborates with the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Communication, Continuing Studies, Education and Social Policy, Engineering, Law, Management, Medicine, and Music to guide and sustain an institutional culture that facilitates excellence in teaching, innovation and rigor in research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its diverse student population. 

We invite you to read The Graduate School's 2008 - 2011 Three Year Strategic Plan, our program for advancement and innovation in Academics, Student Affairs and Administration.

You are also invited to view the original version of The Graduate School Strategic Plan (2006-2008).