Professional Development

The Graduate School guides students and postdocs to the resources they need for planning and professional development. Our program offering and resources provide the key skills that all graduate students need before completing their degree with foundational skills.

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Career Development

The Graduate School offers several annual career-development programs, click here find upcoming events or here PhD Career Services Office.
Research

MSU offers a wide array of resources to help students and trainees enhance scholarly endeavors and become better mentors.
Teaching
Development

At Michigan State University, we are committed to the professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at postsecondary instruction.
Community Engagement

Michigan State University's Graduate Certification in Community Engagement is an initiative of University Outreach and Engagement and The Graduate School.
Leadership

There are many opportunities to be a leader at MSU, especially through COGS, our Leadership Institute, and programs like AGEP.
Cohort Based Programs

There are several fellows programs that enhance a student’s ability to make meaningful contributions to undergraduate education like the FAST, RCAH, Hub, IIT, SUTL and Bailey scholars.
Personal Well-being

Workshop and programs involve learning the necessary skills and applying wellness principles in order to maintain a well-balanced life.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is valuing multiple social identities and sponsoring for access and belonging for all individuals.

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Leadership