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• 3-Minute Thesis Competition
• Alumni Association
• Career Center
• Graduate School Citation Awards
• Graduate Showcase Event
• Graduate Student Association
• PACES (Professional Development for Graduate Students)
• Student Employment Opportunities

Student Support Centers

• Career Center
• Center for Women and Gender Equity
• Disability Support Resources
• Trinity Health Medical Group, Primary Care - GVSU
• Knowledge Market
• LGBT Resource Center
• Library Resources
• Multicultural Affairs
• Resource Market
• Speech Lab (watch video here)
• Statistical Consulting Center
• Student Ombuds
• University Counseling Center
• Veteran's Network 
• Meijer Center for Writing

Financial Support

• Academic Conference Fund
• Company Deferment Plan
• Extramural Fellowship Directories
• FAFSA application
• Fellowships
• Graduate Assistantships
• Graduate Student Funding Board (GSA)
• Graduate/Post-Commencement Specific Fellowships
• GRAPES Database (Scholarships and Fellowships)
• GradSense Financial Education
• GVSU Financial Aid Website
• Laker Lifetime Learning (L3)
• Presidential Research Grants
• Scholarships
• Short Term Emergency Loans
• The Legal Assistance Center
• Legal Aid of West Michigan

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The Graduate School has worked to put together resources the specifically apply to international graduate students. We realize that after you are admitted to a program that there is a long checklist for you to work through and we want to make sure that we are supporting you through each step. 

Visit the International Student Website to find out more about what we have to offer International Students.

Graduate admission requirements can be found through the Office of Admissions.

An International Student Orientation is provided to help you feel comfortable here.

Upcoming Virtual International Events

Every Friday morning at 9:00 AM our International Admissions team is hosting hour-long virtual sessions for prospective students to discuss any questions that you may have. Whether you want general information, details pertaining to a specific program, or just want to see what GVSU has to offer, please take a look at the webinars available for you. We are here to support you in your quest for graduate education at GVSU.

Reports and Programs

• The Graduate School's 2022-23 Annual Report
• Graduate School Citation Awards for Academic Excellence
• Graduate Showcase

Manuals, Guidebooks and Handbooks

• Advising Guidebook for Graduate Students
• Graduate Student Guidebook
• Online Learning Guide
• Policies & Procedures Manual
• Project Guidelines
• Thesis and Dissertation Guidelines
• Writing Resources for Graduate Students

Newsletters

• June 2024
• April 2024
• March 2024
• February 2024
• January 2024
• December 2023
• November 2023
• October 2023
• September 2023

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