Research Guides: Graduate Library Orientation: Other Resources for Graduate Students

Welcome to UofM Graduate School Q&A

In September 2021, the Graduate Student Association hosted a panel Q&A discussion on navigating graduate school as part of its Professional Development Series. You can view the discussion below.

Academic and Work/Life Support

Educational Support Programs/Tutoring
While most grad students might not think about tutoring, it is available and according to the program directors here is used heavily by UofM grad students! Available for a wide array of programs.
Center for Writing and Communication
The CWC will work with you on any of your graduate seminar papers, theses, or dissertations. It is important to remember that it is not a editing service, but one intended to help you learn how to be a better editor and writer.
Counseling Center
The Front Line for your mental health on campus.
Psychological Services Center
Center run by the Psychology Department and uses a sliding fee based scale for 1-on-1 treatment. Even more affordable for students, faculty, and staff at UofM.
Counseling Center - Wellness Resources for Graduate Students
An extensive list of videos, apps, audio, and other resources resources for multiple mental health issues. It ranges from intimate partner violence and alcohol to sexual assault and emotional support animals. This link is to the portion of the page dedicated to Graduate Students, but there is so much else there.

Other Things to Know About

The following links are to various on- and off-campus organizations that will be of use for you. While graduate school can be a busy and trying time, it helps to be involved and meet fellow students. The camaraderie built with fellow students can be key in making through your time sound in both body and mind.

Dissertation Writers Resources
The LibGuide form of the Dissertation Writers Retreat. Just getting started? Bogged down in the middle? This guide is here to help you along.
Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association is your connection to the wider university culture and your advocate to administration. Find out what they are up to do and how you can use it to benefit you and your fellow grad students.
GSA Events Calendar
List of upcoming events sponsored by the Graduate Student Association.
GSA Events Recordings
Links to recordings of previous events hosted by the GSA.
Graduate School News and Events
The Graduate School hosts a number of events and workshops throughout the year! It pays to get involved.
University Council for Graduate Studies - Members
If you ever wonder who is in charge of the graduate studies in your department, look no further.
University Council for Graduate Studies - Minutes
The UCGS oversees all graduate schools at U of M, so it pays to know what they are saying and what is going on!
United Campus Workers - Graduate Workers Organizing Committee
Let's face it, across the country Graduate Students, as a group, are overworked, underpaid, with little to no access to adequate health care. In Tennessee the United Campus Workers - Graduate Workers Organizing Committee is working to effect change. If you are concerned and want to fight for yourself and all grad students, consider joining!