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Graduate Education at MSU Overview of graduate programs, enrollment, courses, policies, and special educational opportunities at MSU.		Thesis/Dissertation/Graduation Information Information on thesis and dissertation formatting and submission, and graduation and commencement deadlines.
Fellowships/Funding/Financial Aid Resources to help finance graduate, professional, and post-doctoral study at MSU.		Departments and Units around MSU Important departments and units that graduate students may need throughout their careers at MSU.
Graduate Resources Resources around the university to help you succeed. Forms Graduate school and university forms most used by current graduate students.		Workshops and Publications Workshop announcements and schedules and current and archived publications.
Graduate Education at MSU		Back to Menu
Graduate Education Overview Links to the most frequently requested information about graduate education at MSU and The Graduate School.		Enrollment Services (Admissions and Scholarships, Financial Aid, and the Registrar) One-stop shopping for the details of academic calendars and deadlines, financial aid questions, and admission.
Granduate Academic Programs and Requirements and Interdisciplinary Programs at MSU		ALANA/Minority Resources African American, Latina(o)/Chicana(o), Asian/Pacific American, and Native American student resources and special programs on campus.
Policies and Procedures Affecting Graduate Students Links to information about the Rights and Responsibilities of Graduate and Medical Students, academic freedom, research conduct and misconduct, and ombud services.		Michigan Intercollegiate Graduate Study(MIGS) and CIC Traveling Scholars Program Partnership programs that enable graduate students to take advantage of unique educational opportunities throughout Michigan and the Big Ten.
Graduate Assistantships Full information about eligibility, responsibilities, stipends and benefits, injury, illness and pregnancy leave policies, and Programs for Teaching Assistants		College Teaching Certification Program at MSU
Course Descriptions, an on-line Schedule of Courses, and Computer Enrollment for Courses		MSU Test Preparation Consortium Free resources to MSU students preparing for national standardized exams (such as graduate and professional school entrance exams).
Staying on Track This program fosters academic success, and helps students remain "on track" to graduate and receive professional development that will steer them into great careers.		Business Management and Communication Skills Certificate Program This certificate program is designed to give participants the broad business management and communications background critical to managerial success in any organization.
Thesis/Dissertation/Graduation Information		Back to Menu
Master's Thesis Checksheet and PhD Dissertation Checksheet		Application for Graduation and Graduation Requirements
Thesis and Dissertation Formatting Guide Complete instructions on formatting		Commencement Information
Submitting a Thesis/Dissertation to the Graduate School Read this carefully to avoid delays!		Important Dates to Remember
Dissertation Support at the Writing Center
Fellowships/Funding/Financial Aid		Back to Menu
Fellowships, Grants, Financial Aid, and Other Funding Information on all the financial aspects of graduate and professional study at MSU and resources available from The Graduate School.		MSU Distinguished Fellowship Program Provides financial support for outstanding students who plan to enroll in a doctoral or master of fine arts program. Awards are based on demonstrated academic excellence and evidence of leadership potential.
The Funding Guide for Graduate Students, Graduate Professional Students and Postdoctoral Fellows (PDF) is intended to help identify funding sources, such as grants, fellowships, scholarships and awards and lists a few hundred out of thousands of funding opportunities. Many funding opportunities are on-line or in CD-ROM databases. This guide also explains how to access these resources.		Graduate Education Opportunity Programs (GEOP) Includes fellowships, assistantships, and matching funds for academic units.
Graduate Assistantships Full information about graduate assistantship opportunities, eligibility, responsibilities, and stipends and benefits.		Incentive Fellowship Program Designed to encourage a greater number of Michigan State University graduate students to initiate applications for externally-funded fellowships.
Emergency Funding for Graduate Students		Dissertation Completion Fellowships To allow students to devote full time to writing their dissertations
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Counseling and Support Services		Career and Professional Development Resources
Resource Center for Persons with Disabilties (RCPD)		Spartan Life, Student Resource Guide
Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Associates		Teaching Assistant Programs
Public Safety and Health Information		Student Health Insurance
Housing Opportunities		Student Organizations
Campus and Community Information		Graduate Student Statistics and Graduate Student Survey Results
Departments and Units around MSU		Back to Menu
Department/College Directory		Research Centers and Groups
Interdisciplinary Programs at MSU		University Computing Resources
MSU Student Affairs and Services		Registrar's Office
MSU Library		MSU Special Collections
UCRIHS (The University Committee on Research Involving Human Subjects)		The Ombudsman's Office
Workshops, Publications, and Forms		Back to Menu
Workshops		Publications
Workshops Notices for Graduate Students		By Degrees Newsletter
Responsible Conduct of Research Program		The Graduate Post
Conflict Resolution Program		Research Integrity Newsletter
		Career Guide
		Funding Guide