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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
Don't miss news, opportunities and announcements.
News
Announcing the 2020–21 Ver Steeg and McBride Award Recipients
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the 2020–21 recipients of the Ver Steeg and McBride Awards. Please join us in congratulating this year's recipients!
Events
Dissertation, PhD Final Exam and change of grade forms due to TGS...
May 7, All Day
Dissertation, PhD Final Exam and change of grade forms due to TGS for Spring PhD candidates
Last day to drop a class for Spring. (No tuition adjustment after...
May 7, All Day
Last day to drop a class for Spring. (No tuition adjustment after April 9)
Master's completion form due for TGS Spring master's candidates
May 14, All Day
Master's completion form due for TGS Spring master's candidates
Announcements
Kelly Mayo Named Dean Of The Graduate School
The Graduate School is pleased to share that Kelly Mayo has been named dean of The Graduate School and associate provost for graduate education effective May 1.
Acknowledgement of the Chauvin Trial Verdict
"Today’s verdict is not a signal to stop fighting, but a catalyst to continue working together to collectively create a better tomorrow." Read the full message here.