Student Support and Resources

Academic Support

IIP Seminars: Intellectual home within Graduate College, professional development 

Guidance Committee: Regular mentoring and progress monitoring 

Primary Academic Unit: Access to departmental resources and community

Financial Support

Funding Sources: 

  • Graduate assistantships (if available through Primary Academic Unit) 
  • External fellowships and grants 
  • Research assistantships 
  • University-wide funding opportunities

Professional Development
  • Conference Presentations: Strongly encouraged 
  • Research Collaboration: Opportunities across disciplines 
  • Publication Support: Guidance Committee mentoring 
  • Career Planning: Interdisciplinary career path guidance 

Grievance Procedures

Follow Graduate Catalog "Official Notifications for Students" section for: 

  • Academic grievances 
  • Grade disputes 
  • Advisor conflicts 
  • Other academic concerns 

Appeals process: Department → Graduate Committee → Associate Dean → Dean