Graduate student resources

Academic resources

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Academic standing

Learn what is required in order to maintain "good standing" in your graduate program.

Academic standing
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Program of study requirements

Review the basic requirements and download the form for both master's and doctoral programs of study.

Program of study requirements
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Graduate forms

Your hub for all electronic forms required by the Graduate School. 

Graduate forms
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Graduation requirements and deadlines

Getting ready to graduate? Make certain to review these guidelines and deadlines to be sure you will graduate on time. 

Graduation requirements
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Health insurance

Review the requirements for mandatory health insurance for all domestic students. See coverage costs and deadlines to submit your coverage waiver.

Health insurance
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Thesis and dissertation filing guidelines

Filing your master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation is one of the final steps leading to the award of your graduate degree. Find your instructions and forms here. 

Filing guidelines

Course catalog

View all information on fees, curriculum requirements, descriptions of graduate course offerings, and a listing of faculty members. 

View the University catalog

Course schedule search

Search by term, course number, class times and more to find a class schedule that works for you. 

Search for a class

Graduate School policy

Every policy maintained and enforced by the Graduate School is presented in the University of Nevada, Reno general catalog. 

View Graduate School policies
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Graduate events calendar

Whether you're looking for a study group, a lecture or a fun night at the Joe Crowley Student Union, there's always something interesting happening on campus. View the Graduate School and Graduate Student Association events planned for the entire semester. 

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Research & Innovation

The Research & Innovation division is your place to connect with support and best practices for your research. Find information on proposals, ethics, commercialization, funding and more. 

Research Hub
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Graduate faculty

Review the graduate faculty list to view who is approved to serve on your graduate program committee.

View the graduate faculty

Funding your graduate education

There are multiple funding sources you should explore when determining how to fund your graduate school experience. Learn more about awards, assistantships, financial aid and more.

Funding information

Professional development resources

Professional Development Workshop Series Discover and register for workshops held on campus that help develop key skills.
Workshop calendar
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Career information View job boards, access development tools and tips for success.
Career information
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GRAD 702/703 Learn effective teaching techniques for both face-to-face and online instruction in higher education.
GRAD 702/703
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Individual Development Plans IDPs are commonly used for Postdocs but are a very helpful tool to help graduate students and advisors stay on the same page.
Individual Development Plans
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Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association is a tremendous resource for all graduate students, providing awards, need-based services, social and academic clubs, and terrific camaraderie across campus. 

Graduate Student Association