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A physical and virtual resource for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
From writing and public speaking to career services, mentoring, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, belonging, and more, the Graduate Center offers support in-person, online, and on-demand.

Direct Support Services

Our services are offered online and in-person. They include individual appointments, interactive workshops, presentations, lecture series, and at-your-pace training.

Writing and Communication

Fellowship support

Career Services

Diversity and Inclusion

Other Professional Development

Fostering Collaboration and Community

The Center creates opportunities for you to build connections during your time at the University. Here are five starting points:

  • Connect with people through our Events (Calendar)
  • Participate in Grad CAFE, an NSF-funded peer mentoring program for doctoral students 
  • Follow the Graduate College on Instagram
  • Follow the Graduate College on LinkedIn
  • Sign up for and read our Graduate Center and GradFunding Newsletters 
  • Use our lounge to relax or hold informal meetings

Bolstering Recruitment, Retention, and Success

Our high quality programs and connections boost graduate education for all students:

Graduate School Preparation Support Programs

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC) offers undergraduates pathways to research experiences

University Fellows Program is a recruitment and professional development initiative of the Graduate College

Funding Opportunities for Incoming Students such as Graduate Access Fellowships, IMSD Scholars, and the UA/Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership

Grad CAFE, an NSF-funded peer mentoring program for doctoral students