Faculty and Staff Resources

Policy

• Link to All Policies (Academic Catalog)

  The Academic Catalog has all university policies, including those governing graduate education.

   

   

• Quick Guide to Common Policies

  • Minimum Grade Policy
  • Student Enrollment Policy (catalog)
  • Students Without an Advisor (step-by-step guide)

   

• Policy Updates

  Policy changes can go into effect before being reflected on the catalog. Find out what has changed this year.

   

• Submit a Petition for Exception

  The Office of Graduate Education considers petitions for exceptions to existing institutional policies in the Academic Catalog.

   

• Policy FAQs

  Policy can be tedious and confusing. Let us answer your questions.

   

Program Director Resources

• Student Program Handbook

  This document contains the minimum information required to get your student handbook started.

   

• Tracking Student Progress

  Each program is required to have a process by which they assess satisfactory academic progress of each student. Find a sample form to use as a starting place to develop your own process.

   

• Graduate Faculty Nomination

  Nominate a faculty member to teach, direct students or serve on committees.

   

• Annual Graduate Learning Outcome Assessment

  The Office of Academic Faculty Excellence provides resources for Annual Assessment Reporting including Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO).

   

• Develop New Dual or Joint Graduate Degree

  Guidance for establishing new dual or joint graduate degrees with a partner institutions

   

• Graduate Program Renovation Playbook

  The Graduate Program Renovation Playbook includes recommendations to help you successfully plan and execute the renovation of your graduate program.

   

• Request an Exit Survey Report

  Request a tailored Graduate Education Exit Survey Report from the Survey Research Center.

   

Faculty Resources

• Mentorship Resources

  Developing mentorship skills can have a direct impact on graduate student attrition and improve the overall university learning experience. Access training resources and learn more about what is required to facilitate a positive mentorship experience.

   

• GCR Guidelines

  Duties and procedures required for the Graduate Council Representative (GCR).

   

• Faculty/Staff Pursuing a Graduate Degree

  Faculty must complete a petition process and receive approval prior to admission as a student to any graduate program.

Support Student Progress

• Degree Completion Steps and Deadlines

  • Degree completion deadlines for master's students.
  • Degree completion deadlines for doctoral students.

   

• Program of Study

  The Program of study helps define the path to degree completion.

   

• Grade Requirements Policy

  Oregon State Faculty Senate sets minimum grade requirements. Individual programs may have more stringent requirements.

   

• Compare Leave of Absence Options

  Use this comparison tool to discover options for taking leave as a graduate student.

   

• Theses/Dissertation Guide

  This guide will walk students through the theses and dissertation process including timeline, formatting, digital accessibility concerns and links to resources and additional help.

   

• Grievance Procedures for Graduate Students

  Policy and instruction on how graduate students can pursue a grievance.

   

• Student Forms

  Forms for students such as Commencement, Leave of Absence Requests, and Exam Scheduling.

   

Graduate Student Funding

• Graduate Student Awards

  The Office of Graduate Education administers a number of awards available to graduate students. In most cases, nominations must be submitted by academic unit administration.

   

• Graduate Student Fellowships

  Learn how fellowships differ from assistantships, find answers to frequently asked questions, review fellowship policy, and find available fellowships.

   

• Graduate Student Employment

  A direct link to Human Resources, sample contract, letters, and CGE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

   

Graduate Admissions

• Holistic Admissions Guidelines

  Resources to support faculty and staff who work with prospective graduate students.

   

• Reviewing Applications

  Access for online application review and other tools such as Slate training documents.

   

• Graduate Admissions for Students

  Graduate Admissions is no longer housed within the Office of Graduate Education. Graduate Admissions is your resource for application and admissions process questions.

   

• Accelerated Master's Program

  The Accelerated Master's Platform allows current OSU undergraduate students to take graduate classes and apply those credits to their undergraduate and graduate degree.

   

Need Help?

• Ask OGE a Question

  If you cannot find what you need above, please contact our team. Karen Hanson is a resource for academic progress questions. Nick Fleury is a resource for funding questions. Mo Childers is a resource for faculty status and faculty nominations. For all other inquiries, please email [email protected].

   

• Request a Workshop

  Any OSU graduate program, college, unit or recognized graduate student groups may request a workshop to help demystify the ins and outs of graduate education.

   

All Graduate Education Events

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