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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
$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
A Message of Support from The Graduate School
"Voting is fundamental to our democracy, and this election comes at a time when civil unrest and cries for social justice pervade our campus community and the world at large. Black Lives Matter. Racial justice and equality matter. Uncomfortable conversations are critical in the advancement toward a more just and equal society. Your leadership and activism are important, and we support you as you make your voices heard." Read the full message from Interim Dean Mayo.
Announcements
Winter Quarter TGS Activity Fee and U-Pass Access
Due to the ongoing global pandemic and the fact that many courses will be taught remotely this winter, The Graduate School will not charge a Winter Quarter activity fee for full-time students and will not activate any U-Passes for the Winter Quarter unless you choose to opt in.
A Message of Support from The Graduate School
"Voting is fundamental to our democracy, and this election comes at a time when civil unrest and cries for social justice pervade our campus community and the world at large. Black Lives Matter. Racial justice and equality matter. Uncomfortable conversations are critical in the advancement toward a more just and equal society. Your leadership and activism are important, and we support you as you make your voices heard." Read the full message from Interim Dean Mayo.