Getting Started in the School of Graduate Studies
Now that you have been accepted, this website will help you reach your graduate study goals.
Get Ready Resources
Activating Your Online Accounts
- ID number
This eight-digit identifier can be found on your personal URL. It's can be used to create your Star ID. You can also look it up through E-services.
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Activate your Star ID
Follow these instructions to set up your StarID and password.
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Student ID Cards
Visit the Campus Card Self-Service portal.
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Set up your Email
Email is the official form of communication at St. Cloud State so you do not want to miss out on important communications.
Orientation Sessions
Events For All New Graduate Students
Welcome new graduate students! We offer a variety of orientation options and opportunities to connect. Each session provides unique information so you can attend them all or select what interests you. Zoom/hybrid events will be recorded and made available on the website. Check out the SCSU Graduate Student Handbook available for self-registration in D2L/Brightspace. Login with your StarID and password.
Online Orientation for New Graduate Students - Held in Early August
The synchronous online orientation session provides information on getting started as a new graduate student, getting involved/professional development opportunities, accessing library resources, and the academic technologies you will use as a graduate student.
Graduate Student Open House -- TBD
Join us in Miller Center to meet the School of Graduate Studies staff, chat with new and returning graduate students and have a snack and a warm beverage. More Information and Registration
Grad Campus Tours - Register for a Tour
Email graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu to request a new student tour. Provide 2-3 suggested times/days Monday-Friday.
Grad Husky Drop-In Sessions - Join Now
Have a question on getting started, registration, contacting your advisor, graduate student stuff, etc? Stop in via Zoom to chat with Graduate Studies Staff. Click on the link above or join Zoom meeting 950 0197 0455, Passcode SGS
- Thursday, May 22 4-5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 28, 12-1 p.m.
- Monday, June 16, 12-1 p.m.
International Students (St. Cloud and Plymouth)
Welcome new international graduate students! We offer a variety of orientation options and opportunities to connect. Each session provides unique information so you can attend them all or select what interests you. Zoom/hybrid events will be recorded and made available on the website. Check out the SCSU Graduate Student Handbook available for self-registration in D2L/Brightspace. Login with your StarID and password.
Online Orientation for New Graduate Students - Held in Early August
The synchronous online orientation session provides information on getting started as a new graduate student, getting involved/professional development opportunities, accessing library resources, and the academic technologies you will use as a graduate student.
Graduate Student Open House -- TBD
Join us in Miller Center to meet the School of Graduate Studies staff, chat with new and returning graduate students and have a snack and a warm beverage. More Information and Registration
Grad Campus Tours - Register for a Tour
Email graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu to request a new student tour. Provide 2-3 suggested times/days Monday-Friday.
Grad Husky Drop-In Sessions - Join Now
Have a question on getting started, registration, contacting your advisor, graduate student stuff, etc? Stop in via Zoom to chat with Graduate Studies Staff. Click on the link above or join Zoom meeting 950 0197 0455, Passcode SGS
- Thursday, May 22 4-5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 28, 12-1 p.m.
- Monday, June 16, 12-1 p.m.
International Student Orientation - St. Cloud Campus Students
Summer International student orientation for St. Cloud campus based student is May 16, 2025. More resources for accepted international students are available online in the SCSU Tool Kit.
Helpful Links
University Resources
- Online Education
- St. Cloud State University at Plymouth.
- Course schedule
- Husky Bookstore
- Refund request For certain fees for fully online students living outside the state of MN
Student ID cards
- Students can request a student ID card by uploading an individual headshot on a light background (no hats, sunglasses etc.). Login to account management with your StarID and password.
- Standard practice is to pick up your ID card. If you are an online or distance student, please forward your email notification indicating your card is ready for pick-up to graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu and include your current mailing address and we can pick-up and mail your card to you.
- Plymouth students should follow these directions.
Technology Assistance
- HuskyTech
- D2L Brightspace Student Help
- Instructional technologies