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Improve your graduate school experience

 

Earning your graduate degree takes vision, hard work and commitment, and we want to make your experience better, from start to finish, with the resources, the support and the answers you need to begin your degree, progress in your program and thrive in your future career.

Top 10

14 graduate programs rank among the top 10 nationwide

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340+

ASU employs over 340 postdoctoral fellows

450+

ASU offers over 450 graduate programs

Navigate your journey

 

Review policies and procedures

Get familiar with university policies and procedures and communicate directly with you academic unit about its expectations for degree completion

Track your plan of study (iPOS)

Track your progress with your interactive Plan of Study. iPOS is the roadmap to your degree and includes requirements such as coursework, committee and a culminating experience.

Format your thesis or dissertation

Format and submit your document using a tool to ensure it meets publishing standards

Secure funding and graduate appointments

Learn how you can receive financial support through teaching and research assistantships as well as student employment and internships.

Download student forms

Find forms to request a leave of absence or make other special requests.

Defend your thesis or dissertation

Learn about the requirements necessary for preparing for and scheduling your defense.

Enrich your experience

 

Professional development

Hone your communication, critical thinking and collaborative skills and build your professional identity, whether you’re preparing for a career within or beyond academia.

Mentoring

Connect to a diverse graduate population and faculty and community resources for interpersonal support and academic or career guidance to navigate your professional path.

Accelerated Master's program

Earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in less time.

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Recent News

 

Mentoring Matters: “Mentoring in Teams”

On Tuesday, November 12th, the Graduate College hosted a virtual Mentoring Matters session on “Mentoring in Teams.” This session highlighted the value of diverse mentoring models, focusing on team-based approaches.

Tailoring advanced education options: Microcredentials vs. master's degrees

Learn about the trade-offs between three graduate-level credentials: microcertificates, graduate certificates and master’s degrees. These options offer varying levels of depth, flexibility and commitment, enabling students to tailor their educational pursuits to personal and professional goals.

Student Spotlight: Joseph Karanja — Tackling Heat Vulnerability Through Research

Meet Joseph Karanja, a fourth-year PhD candidate at ASU's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. Focused on addressing heat vulnerability among at-risk populations — including those experiencing homelessness, living in mobile homes, or working outdoors — Joseph is a dedicated researcher driven to make a difference.

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Graduate programs

More than 400 degree options

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