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The Graduate School

Where learning, discovery, and creativity flourish.

Our Charge

Preparing and inspiring scholars to transform our world.

From admission to graduation, The Graduate School (TGS) supports graduate students throughout their experience, awarding doctoral and master’s degrees in more than seventy disciplines. We are a resource throughout your academic journey.

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Important Dates

May
15
2026

Master's completion form due for TGS Spring master's candidates

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Master's completion form due for TGS Spring master's candidates
May
18
2026

Registration for Fall begins

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Registration for Fall begins
May
21
2026

Presidential Fellows Lunch & Learn

12:00 PMParkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road
Please join The Graduate School (TGS) for a Lunch & Learn event featuring two of Northwestern's Presidential Fellows, wh...
May
22
2026

Last day to change Grading status PN

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Last day to change Grading status PN
May
25
2026

Last day to drop a five-week course ending in week 10 of the Spring term (5W2)

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Last day to drop a five-week course ending in week 10 of the Spring term (5W2)
May
25
2026

No classes - Memorial Day - University offices are closed

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No classes - Memorial Day - University offices are closed

Get to Know Our Community

TGS is home to more than 3,500 PhD and 1,900 master’s students, from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.