School of Graduate Studies
Getting Started
Resources for Your Graduate Studies
Graduate students of all populations – St. Cloud campus, Plymouth, online, and international – can use these resources to prepare for their journey to earning their master degrees. It is important to attend your orientation, become familiar with your campus, and connect with resources before classes begin.
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Graduate Student Guidebook
The Graduate School Guidebook contains resources to get you started as a graduate student and support you to completion of your program. Begin with the "Getting Started" module and then choose your own adventure to get the information you need to begin your graduate program.
Enroll in the Graduate School Guidebook on D2L
Events for All New Graduate Students
Welcome new graduate students! We offer a variety of orientation options and opportunities to connect at the start of fall and spring terms. We encourage you to use the Graduate Student Guidebook to familiarize yourself with the resources and opportunities at St. Cloud State.
Events for 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.
Plymouth based international students do not need to plan to come to St. Cloud. You can join many events online or from the Plymouth Center.
Learn More About Plymouth
International Student Orientation for St. Cloud Campus Students
More resources for accepted international students are available online in the SCSU Tool Kit.
Let's Get Ready!
Activate Your Accounts and Register
- 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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Set up your EmailEmail is the official form of communication at St. Cloud State so you do not want to miss out on important communications.
Student ID
- 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 in person. If you are an online or distance student, 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.
- Students can request to have the cards sent to the Plymouth Center for pick-up if you are a Plymouth Center student or if it is a more convenient pick-up location. Plymouth Center staff will notify your when your card is ready for pick-up at the Plymouth Center.