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Get involved!
The Graduate House of Representatives, or the House, is a body of student government that represents graduate students at Texas State. The House serves as the primary advocate for all graduate students by listening and acting transparently as a liaison between the students, the university, and surrounding communities. There are two representatives from each college, but even if you are not a rep, you can attend meetings, serve on subcommittees, and more! The first meeting is next Friday, January 27 at 1 p.m.
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New international graduate students are invited to attend a virtual webinar that will feature a panel 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. Register now!
Along with this live panel event, international graduate students can also enroll in the online, self-paced Canvas course which provides information regarding etiquette within the framework of the U.S. higher education system, explores cultural adjustment, covers useful resources, and more!
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Strategies for a Successful Thesis or Dissertation
Designed for doctoral or master’s students writing a thesis or dissertation, this session focuses on important elements of that process and strategies for successfully completing thesis/dissertation requirements. We will discuss resources, processes and procedures, committees, the defense (including many of the questions committee members ask), and the thesis/dissertation document.
Tuesday, January 24 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Register
Breaking it Down: Introduction to Graduate-Level Research Writing
This Shop Talk introduces writers to graduate-level writing expectations. It addresses graduate-level research writing with a focus on the general structure of research-based assignments. Attendees will learn how to assess samples of research writing for their strengths and weaknesses in meeting the expectations of the genre.
Wednesday, January 25 | 5 – 6:15 p.m. | Register
Want to learn how to be successful and stay on track while working from home? Check out Working from Home: Tips and Tricks, one of the 30+ recordings of our professional development events!
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 Spring Graduation Application
The deadline to submit a spring 2023 graduation application is March 3. Students planning to complete all degree requirements this semester must apply. Students who failed to meet all degree requirements for fall 2022 or a previous semester must reapply since graduation applications do not roll over from the previous term. If you have any questions about your graduation application, contact us at gcdegspcl@txstate.edu.
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Do you know a current Texas State University undergraduate student interested in pursuing graduate studies at Texas State? If so, Building Bridges to a Graduate Degree is an initiative designed to provide support to rising undergraduate seniors who are considering graduate programs. The initiative focuses on learning how graduate school works, crafting a high-quality graduate school application, and setting the stage for success in a graduate program. If you know an undergraduate who would benefit from this initiative, please inform them of this opportunity. Applications open on February 1.
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Program Overview: multidisciplinary honor society with an active Texas State University chapter that initiates graduate student members; awards Fellowships to support graduate study in all professional and graduate fields to graduating seniors and first-year graduate students; each chapter submits one nominee to the national competition
Eligibility: active Phi Kappa Phi members; graduate applicants must have earned fewer than 10 graduate credits, not including currently enrolled hours (in the case of first-year graduate students, this typically means that you became a member as an undergraduate)
Citizenship: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students
Benefits: two $35,000 Fellowships, six $20,000 Fellowships, and fifty-four $8,500 Fellowships; all Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship applicants will automatically be considered for a chapter award
Deadline: March 1, 2023
If you are interested in applying for the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship, please register to attend the webinar for prospective graduate applicants on Tuesday, January 31, from 4-5 pm. This workshop will provide prospective applicants with information about the 2023 competition, including eligibility, application instructions, and the chapter deadline and review process. Register today!
Overview: provides funding to students with intellectual, creative, and leadership promise to complete a master's or doctoral degree at Texas State
Deadline: February 1, 2023
Want more external funding opportunities? Search the Graduate Funding Opportunities database.
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 #KnowYourTXST
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of research, or if you're in need of a few tricks, look up your Alkek Library subject librarian. They provide specialized research assistance to all library patrons, including graduate students!
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