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Welcome (back)!
Whether you are a new or returning student, we wish you great success this semester! We are excited to welcome you (back) to our San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and to our online environment. For the latest information about COVID-19 policies, visit the university's COVID-19 Information Center.
In addition, we encourage you to review university policies in the Graduate Catalog and other essential information in our online orientation (more details below). If you can't find what you need, contact us at gradcollege@txstate.edu.
With the best wishes for a productive semester,
Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean
Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with events and news!
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 New Graduate Student Orientation: Canvas
New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO): Canvas is an online experience with virtual resources and videos to help new graduate students succeed. This self-paced Canvas site provides you with helpful information and resources to enhance your academic experience at Texas State! Enroll today!
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 Fall Graduation Application
The graduation application will open on Monday, August 22 for any students planning to complete all degree requirements this semester. The application will remain open until Friday, September 30. Students who failed to meet all degree requirements for spring or summer 2022 or a previous semester must reapply this semester since graduation applications do not roll over from the previous term. If you have graduation application questions, contact gcdegspcl@txstate.edu.
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Your shop is everything regarding your graduate degree, from program requirements to research and everything in between. Shop Talks provide presentations in key areas of your shop including strategizing efficient degree completion, finding research support, disseminating your scholarship, and even planning for your career. Shop Talks are held as webinars at various times throughout the day. They are always free, and we invite you to join us for as many sessions as you would like. We also offer a certificate of completion, which you can add to your resume. Check out the fall schedule and register today!
What I Wish I Had Been Told as a New Master’s Student
Are you just beginning your master's program at Texas State? Come listen to the wisdom and advice of experienced master's students as they discuss things they know now that they wish they had known when they began their degrees!
Tuesday, August 23 │ 5 – 6 p.m. │ Register
What I Wish I Had Been Told as a New Doctoral Student
Are you just beginning your doctoral program at Texas State? Come listen to the wisdom and advice of experienced doctoral students as they discuss things they know now that they wish they had known when they began their degrees!
Thursday, August 25 │ 5 – 6 p.m. │ Register
Want to learn about the variety of resources available to you? Watch Grad School 101, one of the 30+ recordings of our professional development events!
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In collaboration with International Student and Scholar Services, The Graduate College is pleased to announce a live panel event geared specifically toward international graduate students. This event will feature a panel composed of current international graduate students and university faculty who will share their experiences and give advice about adjusting to graduate school in the U.S. This event will take place on both the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. There will be time for Q&A after each panel, so be sure to bring your questions!
San Marcos Panel Event
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Alkek 310, Graduate Commons | Register
Round Rock Panel Event
Thursday, September 8, 2022 | 4:30 - 6 p.m. | Avery 204 | Register
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Paying for graduate school can be stressful, so we would like to help you keep your mind on your studies by providing a variety of funding opportunities. Internal funding is provided by Texas State, while external funding is provided by entities other than Texas State.
Internal Funding - Graduate College Scholarships / Fellowships
The applications for Research Support Fellowships will be available on September 15, and those for the Graduate College Scholarship will open on October 1. Students can apply for Conference Participation at any time of the semester.
We provide an external funding opportunity each week in GradBulletin and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! This week's featured opportunity is the American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Dissertation Fellowships.
Program Overview: supports women in all fields of study who are completing dissertations by offsetting their living expenses during their final year of writing
Eligibility: women, including people who identify as women; applicants must be in candidacy by the application deadline and plan to graduate in spring or summer 2024
Citizenship: U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Benefits:$25,000
Deadline: November 1, 2022
Want more external funding opportunities? Search the Graduate Funding Opportunities database.
Are you looking for scholarships, fellowships, and grants to support your graduate study or research? This session will introduce you to the external funding landscape and answer common questions about the types and sources of external funding available, eligibility, and appropriate timing of your application. Attendees will also find out more about the search tools and services available through The Graduate College for students seeking external funding. If you are a new graduate student wondering how to get started with the external funding process, this session is for you!
Wednesday, September 7 | 8 – 9 a.m. | Register
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#KnowYourTXST
Questions about Texas State's web-based systems like Catsweb, BobcatMail, or Canvas? Want to learn more about remote learning and collaborating resources? Visit ITAC. Phone and live chat are available 24/7!
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Looking ahead:
- August 22: First Day of Fall Classes
- August 22: Fall Graduation Application Available
- September 5: Labor Day (Classes Do Not Meet)
- September 15: First Day to Apply for Research Support Fellowships
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