Student Support

The Graduate School is here to help you reach your goals. From workshops and programs to assistance from our professional staff, we will strive to provide you with all the resources you might need to complete your graduate degree.

• Academic Process

  - every graduate student will complete some steps of the general process of degree completion.

• Accelerate to Industry (A2i)

  - focuses on workforce readiness development for Graduate Students.

• Dissertation Completion Grants

  - helps students complete dissertation and graduate in two years.

• Forms

  - student support forms available online for graduate students.

• GradBird Scholar

  - is an initiative recognizing graduate students for their scholarly endeavors.

• Graduation and Commencement

  - meet program requirements and apply for degree/certificate by deadlines.

• Graduate Student Advisory Council

  - brings together students from different colleges and degrees.

• Graduate Student Association

  - supports graduate students at Illinois State University.

• Graduate Student Awards

  - recognition of academic, research, and leadership skills among graduate students.

• Orientation

  - learn about the resources and services available to graduate students.

• Graduate Catalog

  - confirm your catalog year and consult your degree requirements.

• Professional Development

  - learn from members of the Graduate School and various other offices on campus.

• Thesis and Dissertation Assistance

  - resources to help you complete your thesis/dissertation.

• Writing Support

  - one-on-one writing assistance for graduate students.

• Honorary Degrees

  - awarded to distinguished individuals in education, public service, literature, business, and more.