The School of Graduate Studies serves as the central administrative body that promotes, supports, and reviews graduate education to ensure consistency and excellence in all graduate degree programs at Utah State University. The School of Graduate Studies works closely with the central administration, colleges and academic departments, the Graduate Council, and the Graduate Student Council, to provide the best possible intellectual learning community for graduate students to pursue their graduate education.
Generally, as a current or prospective student, if you have any questions or concerns your first point of contact would be your Program then your Graduate Program Coordinator.
How do the faculty, staff, and grad school work together to support graduate students?
Graduate Faculty
- Teaching & Mentoring: Guide students through coursework, supervise research, and offer career advice.
- Research Supervision: Oversee student research, assist with grant writing, and serve on dissertation/thesis committees.
- Academic Administration: Contribute to program development, admissions, and serve on various academic committees.
- Professional Development: Help students with networking, provide teaching opportunities, and offer career guidance.
Department Staff
- Administrative Support: Manage student records, course schedules, and assist with admissions and registration processes.
- Student Services: Provide academic advising and help students navigate their graduate experience.
- Financial Aid & Funding: Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, grant applications and finding assistantships.
- Student Support: Monitor student progress and ensure students meet graduation requirements.
School of Graduate Studies
- Academic Oversight: Ensure programs adhere to university-wide academic standards, program quality, and accreditation, and provide support.
- Admissions: Manage the application process and resolve technical application errors, review admissions criteria, and attract qualified candidates.
- Professional Development: Organize workshops, seminars, and networking events to enhance students' skills and career readiness.
- Policy Implementation: Enforce university policies related to academic standards, ethics, and student conduct.