School of Graduate Studies

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

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Graduate Student Appreciation Week is March 22-28

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.

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All Week Events

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sweets and other treats All week in the Research and Graduate Education Office, Miller Center 108.  

Graduate Student Events 

Monday, March 23

9 a.m. to noon. | Morning Coffee – Stop by the Innovation Hub, Miller Center 102 for a cup of coffee and a snack. Learn more on Huskies Connect

9 a.m. to 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 24

Provost's Summit -- No Classes and a day off for graduate assistants

Wednesday, March 25

10:30 a.m. to noon | Donuts with the Dean -- Innovation Hub, Miller Center 102.  Stop in for a sweet treat and conversation with Claudia Tomany, Dean of Graduate Education. Learn more on Huskies Connect 

4-7 p.m.| Write Night - Culminating Projects -- Innovation Hub, Miller Center 102. Finish strong with assistance for editing and formatting your culminating project for submission to The Repository or to your committee. Give-aways and Prize-drawings for participants. Learn more on Huskies Connect

9 a.m. to 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 26

10 a.m. to noon and 2-4p.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

3-4:30 p.m. | GA and Supervisor Reception – Innovation Hub, Miller Center 102 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

Friday, March 27

11 a.m. to 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

1-3:30 p.m. | Huskies Career Fair - Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom The Huskies Career Fair is open to all majors and all students. If you are looking for a summer jobor an internship, this is the place to be! View the list of employers in Handshake Learn more on Huskies Connect

Saturday, March 28

10 a.m. | Formatting Workshop - Join the Graduate Studies formatting GA for an online workshop to ask questions and receive assistance with formattng your culminating project. Learn more on Huskies Connect

Sponsors: School of Graduate Studies; St. Cloud State @ Plymouth; Career Center; Huskies Dining; 

Campus Events with a Grad Life Vibe

March 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Social Security Explained - Miller Learning Resources Center, Room 122. Join us for an in-person conversation about Social Security, what it is, how it works, and what the future may hold. Learn more on Huskies Connect

March 17 | 3 p.m. | Formatting Workshop - Join the Graduate Studies formatting GA for an online workshop to ask questions and receive assistance with formattng your culminating project. Learn more on Huskies Connect

March 18 | 10 a.m. to 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 20 | Noon to 1 p.m. | Fraud Narratives, Fear and Community Safety - Atwood Memorial Center, Gallery Room. This teach‑in examines how fraud narratives circulating in Minnesota have shaped public perception, policy responses, and community safety. Learn more on Huskies Connect

March 25 | 10 a.m. to 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 26-29 | Huskies Cinema: Anaconda – 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