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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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A Stipend for the 21st Century
$33,504
annually for PhD students through fellowships or assistantships. More on stipend rates
Support for Parents
12 weeks
paid parental leave for PhD students who are new parents. All family resources
A smooth transition
34%
of students are international, supported through language and other programs. See all supports
Connected to Campus & City
7 miles
between our Evanston campus and Chicago. Travel by free buses and trains. U-Pass transit programs
Ongoing Inclusion
1:1
mentor/mentee pairings in our Diversity Peer Mentor Program. More diversity initiatives
Funding Your Studies
Fellowships, grants, assistantship options, and more
TGS provides most doctoral students with a stipend and scholarship to pay tuition costs; they are supported for a minimum of five years. For master’s students, external grants and loans make graduate study accessible.
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TGS is home to more than 3,200 PhD and 1,400 Master’s students, from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Get to know our diverse community.
Happenings at TGS
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News
Winter 2021 Message from Interim Dean Mayo
As we begin the new year, the pandemic, myriad societal issues, and the transition to a new U.S. presidential administration remain top of mind, but I am optimistic that we will make great strides together in 2021." Read the full message from Interim Dean Mayo.
Events
Voices Across Time: Sharing Women’s Experiences of Re-entry
March 3, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
“Voices Across Time'' features a live screening and conversation with members of Grace House and Beyondmedia Education w...
Course and Term Withdrawal Petition Deadline 5 p.m. (Jan 4 and Ja...
March 5, All Day
Course and Term Withdrawal Petition Deadline 5 p.m. (Jan 4 and Jan 11 Start Programs)
Announcements
BGSA Black History Month Celebration
Each week the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) will be hosting an event that speaks to their core values as a student organization at Northwestern University.
Winter 2021 Message from Interim Dean Mayo
"As we begin the new year, the pandemic, myriad societal issues, and the transition to a new U.S. presidential administration remain top of mind, but I am optimistic that we will make great strides together in 2021." Read the full message from Interim Dean Mayo.