Student Resources in the School of Graduate Studies
Graduate Student Resources
We're here to help you get started and finish a graduate program at St. Cloud State University.
Alongside an exciting academic experience, you'll find our on-campus and online orientation sessions and our Graduate Student Handbook will help you navigate your graduate school journey.
We offer help with finances through graduate assistantships, work experience programs and financial aid.
Our student life guide will help you and your family, if they have joined you, connect to activities and resources on campus and in the community.
We help you begin the work of developing a career and a plan for professional development.
And we guide you along the path to completing your graduate program.
Upcoming Events
Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
March 17-21
SCSU’s Graduate Students are appreciated members of the St. Cloud State community every day, but we can't help but celebrate you in a special way this week! Come enjoy freebies, food, and fun with other grad students as the whole SCSU campus honors YOU! The School of Graduate Studies will feature plenty of exceptional events just for Appreciation Week and will highlight campus events and resources accessible to graduate students throughout the year.
Visit the Website: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/graduatestudies/students/default.aspx
Register Daily for the Prize Drawing, March 17-21.
All Week Events
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Sweets and other treats All week in the Research and Graduate Education Office, Administrative Services 101.
Graduate Student Events
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Morning Coffee – Stop by Research and Graduate Education, Administrative Services 101, for a cup of coffee and a snack. Learn more on Huskies Connect
9 a.m.-5 p.m.| Snacks, Swag, and "Snaps" - Stop by St. Cloud State at Plymouth, Room 106 for snacks, give-aways, and professional headshots. Learn more on Huskies Connect
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
12-1 p.m. | Husky PAW Presentation – Zoom - The Husky Physical Activity and Wellness center (Husky PAW) is a free service designed to make physical activity accessible for all students, faculty, and staff by matching enrolled individuals with a trained fitness professional to create an individualized exercise plan. Learn more on Huskies Connect.
3-4:30 p.m. | GA and Supervisor Reception – Administrative Services Lounge. Graduate assistants and supervisors, join the Graduate Studies team for treats and conversation as we thank you for your work this year! Learn more on Huskies Connect
9 a.m.-5 p.m.| Sweet Treats and More - Stop by St. Cloud State at Plymouth for treats and beverages.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
10 a.m. -12:00 p.m. | Donuts with the Dean -- Administrative Services 101. Stop in for a sweet treat and conversation with Claudia Tomany, Dean of Graduate Education. Learn more on Huskies Connect
9 a.m.-5 p.m.| Snacks, Swag, and "Snaps" - Stop by St. Cloud State at Plymouth, Room 106 for snacks, give-aways, and professional headshots. Learn more on Huskies Connect
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025
9 a.m.-5 p.m.| Sweet Treats and More - Stop by St. Cloud State at Plymouth for treats and beverages.
10 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m.| Professional Headshots - University Communications, Administrative Services 207. Stop in to get your photo taken to update your Linked In and other digital profiles. Digital photos will be made available. Learn more on Huskies Connect
4-5 p.m. | Culminating Project Formatting Workshop -- Zoom. Learn more about the culminating project process and the formatting requirements. Ask questions and get assistance with formatting your project. Learn More on Huskies Connect
6-8:30 p.m. | Write Night - Miller Center 218. Come write with us! The Office of Research and Graduate Education, Center for Teaching and Learning and the University Library co-host Write Nights. Write Nights provide structured time for faculty, staff and graduate students to write in community each month. Learn More on Huskies Connect
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025
11 a.m.–2 p.m. | $8 Friday at Garvey – Gather a group of graduate students, your faculty advisor, your fellow graduate assistants or your GA supervisor and head over to Garvey for lunch. Learn more on Huskies Connect
Sponsors: School of Graduate Studies; St. Cloud State @ Plymouth; Career Center; Higher Education and Student Affairs; Husky PAW; Books Revisited; Huskies Dining; Mexican Village; Scheels; University Communications
Campus Events with a Grad Life Vibe
March 13 | 12-1:00 p.m. | Graduate Career Workshop: Demystifying CPT, OPT & Identifying Sponsorship-Friendly Employers - Join the Career Center on Zoom. Learn more on Huskies Connect
March 13-15 | Huskies Cinema: Moana 2 – Huskies Cinema is FREE to students with a VALID St. Cloud State ID (Students may bring 2 guests for free). Learn more on Huskies Connect
March 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Culminating Project Process and Formatting Workshop - Join us via Zoom to ask questions and get assistance with formatting your culminating project. Learn more on Huskies Connect
March 18 | 1:30-3 p.m. | DeStress with Pets - Atwood Main Lounge. Healthy Huskies hosts weekly events where students can make friends with therapy dogs. Learn more on Huskies Connect
March 19 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Walk-In Wednesdays - Career Center (CH 215). Need your resume reviewed? Looking for career advice from an employer? Want to practice your interviewing skills? Want to increase your employment connections? We have employers who want to help you! Walk into the Career Center (CH 215) on most Wednesdays throughout the year for one-on-one help from an employer Learn more on Huskies Connect
March 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wellness Wednesdays - Atwood Main Lounge. Take a break and relax with a variety of de-stressing crafts and activities and full-body massage chairs. Learn more on Huskies Connect
March 22 | 5-9 p.m. | Hmong Night - Atwood Ballroom. Come visit the Hmong Student Organization's cultural night! Learn more in Huskies Connect
March 27-29 | Huskies Cinema: Mufasa: The Lion King – Huskies Cinema is FREE to students with a VALID St. Cloud State ID (Students may bring 2 guests for free). Learn more on Huskies Connect
Virtual Activities and Things to Do
Take a Virtual Tour
Looking to explore faraway places from your home? Check out these virtual tours.
The Louvre: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en
Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-museum-of-modern-and-contemporary-art-Korea?hl=en
Van Gogh Museum: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hl=en
Museum of the America Revolution: https://museumvirtualtour.org/
Google Arts & Culture Virtual Tours: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
Explore the outdoors and beyond, from national parks to the surface of Mars!
Ellis Island: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/webcast.htm
Yellowstone National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
Great Wall of China: https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
Mars on the Curiosity Rover: https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
Watch Animal Web Cams
San Diego Zoo: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
Atlanta’s Zoo Panda Cam: https://zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/
Georgia Aquarium: https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/
Ouwehand Park Polar Bears: https://explore.org/livecams/polar-bears/polar-bear-ouwehand-twin-cubs-cam-2
Kitten Academy: https://kitten.academy/live-stream/
ZooMiami Meerkat Cam https://www.zoomiami.org/animals#item=429890
Wolf Conservation Center https://nywolf.org/meet-our-wolves/webcams/