Current Students

Academic Calendar:

Calendars:
Graduate School academic calendar.

Degree Information:

Degree Requirements:
Review degree requirements for a master's degree or doctor of philosophy degree, are available online or in the Bulletin of Information.

Graduate School Requirements for Candidacy Exams and Defenses (PDF)

Dissertation and Thesis Information:
Formatting and submission information for doctoral dissertations and master's theses.

Forms and Downloads:
A collection of student forms and downloads, including dissertation and thesis submission and graduation forms.

Graduation / Graduate School Commencement Ceremony:

• Deadline for doctoral gown purchases: Feb. 22, 2008. Anyone who wishes to purchase (rather than rent) a doctoral gown for the May 2008 Commencement must place the order by February 22, 2008 to guarantee delivery in time for graduation. Orders may be placed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the requisition desk on the first floor of the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. Gowns are custom-made for each person; the price is $950.00 plus tax, and payment is due at the time of order. If you have questions, please contact Janet at (574) 631-8495.
  
  
• The 2008 Graduate School Commencement ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, May 17, in the Joyce Athletics and Convocation Center. Unlimited guest seating will be available. More information will be linked from this page as it becomes available.
  
  
• The University's 2008 Commencement ceremony will take place Sunday, May 18, in the Joyce Athletics and Convocation Center. For more information, please refer to the Commencement section of the Registrar's website.
  
  
• The Graduate School will host an open house on the fifth floor of the Main Building from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Friday, May 16. All graduate faculty, staff, graduating students, and their guests are invited to attend.

Professional Development:

Career Services:
The Career Center provides graduate students a recruiting website (GoIRISH), counseling and advising services, access to alumni databases and network resources, practice interviews, dossier/credential services and more.

Chronicle of Higher Education Job Bank:
The Chronicle of Higher Education website includes a job bank. (new window)

Office of Research Proposal Preparation Services:
The Office of Research provides proposal preparation services for those seeking outside research support.

Financial Support:

Financial Support:
An overview of financial support options and information about fellowships, stipends and work study, as well as links to a variety of funding and fellowship resources and databases.

Academic Services and Policies:

Academic Services:
An overview of academic services. Includes:

Information Technology:
Office of Information Technology website, including a help desk, equipment rental and training information.

University Libraries:
Links to catalogs, electronic resources, and service and collection information.

International Student and Scholar Handbook:
Link to the handbook from the International Student Services and Activities website.

Inter-University Visitation Program:
Information about how to take advantage of courses or research opportunities offered by Loyola University (Chicago, IL), Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO) or Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI).

Policies and Procedures:
The Policies section of this website includes specific information about the Graduate School's enrollment and degree procedures, as well as key academic policies from the Graduate Bulletin (PDF).

Registrar:
The Office of the Registrar website includes enrollment, registration, classes, exams and graduation information and resources.

Student Life:

Health Insurance:
Information about the ND student insurance program and fees. FAQ and forms also available.

Student Life Services
An overview of student life services, including links to campus services and organizations.

Campus Resources:

Graduate Student Union Resources and Services:
Graduate student events listing and GSU contact information.

Immigration Services Office:
Immigtration deadlines, benefites, work authorizations, advice, and more for graduate F and J students.

International Student Services and Activities:
Programs and immigration services for international students and their families, including pre-arrival correspondence, orientation, cultural and community outreach, immigration status, employment authorization, and more.

Multicultural Student Programs and Services:
Support for historically underrepresented students and opportunities for all students to explore issues of diversity, personal identity, multicultural education and leadership development.

Office for Students with Disabilities:
Support for qualified students with disabilities and access to the programs and facilities of the University.

Student Life at Notre Dame:
Intellectual, cultural, social and recreational opportunities abound on campus and in the local community. Visit the directions to Notre Dame page for additional information about the South Bend region.

Contact The Graduate School:

Frequently Asked Questions:
A list of questions frequently asked by graduate students, including information about business cards.

Contact The Graduate School:
Contact information for Graduate Studies, the Office of Research, and all associated faculty and staff.