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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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See what makes TGS special, by the numbers
A Stipend for the 21st Century
$36,960
annually in the 2023–24 academic year 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
Don't miss news, opportunities and announcements.
News
Announcing the PhD and Postdoc Success Website!
The Graduate School (TGS) and Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) are excited to announce the launch of a new website, PhD and Postdoc Success, a career and professional development toolkit for the advanced degree audience. The website serves as a landing place for doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, regardless of discipline, to find guidance that supports their success on campus and in their careers.
Events
Last day to drop a five-week course ending in week 5 of the Fall ...
October 9, All Day
Last day to drop a five-week course ending in week 5 of the Fall term (5W1)
Last day to withdraw from a five-week course ending in week 5 of ...
October 13, All Day
Last day to withdraw from a five-week course ending in week 5 of the Fall term (5W1) 5:00 pm
Application for degree due to The Graduate School to receive a de...
October 20, All Day
Application for degree due to The Graduate School to receive a degree in Fall Quarter
Announcements
September 2023 Message from Dean Mayo
Welcome to the Fall Quarter and the start of a new academic year. This is always an exciting time as we welcome new students and postdocs to our campuses and embrace this time of renewal for the year ahead. TGS is here to support you in your journey and my goal is to keep you informed and connected to the resources available to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Q&A with Mayra Quintana, Program Coordinator for Northwestern Scholars
Northwestern Scholars is the University’s faculty researcher profiling and networking system, managed by the Research Analytics unit in the Office for Research. To learn more about Northwestern Scholars, we sat down with program coordinator, Mayra Quintana.