The Office of Graduate Studies is committed to providing opportunities to develop your personal and professional skills to ensure you get the most out of your graduate education at TU. We are dedicated to your success from the time you are admitted until you complete your degree and beyond.
Resources for Current Graduate Students
The Graduate Student Resource Guide (PDF) — created by the Graduate Student Association with support from the Office of Graduate Studies — is a guide for new and continuing graduate students with direct links to resources
both on and off campus. It is intended to supplement the Graduate Catalog; however, we encourage you to talk to your fellow students, staff, and faculty members
for additional information.
Graduate Research and Creative Achievement Awards
Graduate program directors are encouraged to nominate their top students to the Graduate Studies Committee for Graduate Research Opportunities & Awards.
Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
Fellowships are awarded annually to students enrolled in a terminal degree program (Ph.D., MFA) by the Office of Graduate Studies. Additional scholarships are available from the Alumni Association and your academic college.
Graduate Student Association
Want to get involved in activities with your fellow graduate students from across campus? The Graduate Student Association (GSA) hosts events through the academic year to build community. Additionally, the GSA represents the graduate student voice on committees across the campus.
Graduate Catalog
Unsure of requirements for your program? Want to read the description of that course you are considering taking? If so, the graduate catalog is the official university resource for all academic policies and procedures.
Theses and Dissertations
The graduate thesis or dissertation is the culmination of a research based graduate degree. This page summarizes some important steps in the process, however the Office of Graduate Studies Guidelines for Preparing Theses and Dissertations (PDF) is the official authority on all aspects of the undertaking.
Graduate Student Appeals
In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your program, head to the graduate appeals page.
Graduate Space on Campus (hours subject to change)
| Day | Grad Student Center (PY 205) | Graduate Reading Room (CK 202A) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon. - Thurs. | 8 a.m. - business hours | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - business hours | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Saturday - Sunday | NA | Noon - 8 p.m. |
All grad students have TU One Card swipe access to CK, Rm. 202A. If access is not
activated, please send your name and TU ID to cmbaker AT_TOWSON
Current Cook (CK) Library Hours Main Floor Cook Library Open 24/7.
Graduation and Commencement
Graduation
Graduate Students must have their academic records reviewed for completion of your program by the academic department as well as the Graduation Office. This process is called “applying to graduate” and is done online through their PeopleSoft Student Dashboard.
Commencement
Commencement is the ceremony that recognizes your achievements. Information about the next event ceremony is available at TU Commencement.