About The Graduate School

The Graduate School is a coordinating college under the jurisdiction of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. It functions as an administrative and support unit for the majority of the University’s graduate degree programs, including many professional degree programs. The Graduate School provides leadership in promoting excellence in graduate education throughout the University. Inherent in this responsibility is the development, support and review of excellent graduate programs; oversight of graduate student admissions in collaboration with the graduate faculty; monitoring of Graduate School standards and requirements; and maintenance of accurate student records.

The Graduate School encourages and supports both students and faculty in disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, teaching, and service activities that enhance society and contribute to the knowledge base of a broad range of fields of study, including the natural and physical sciences, arts and humanities, social sciences and education, business and engineering. The School’s organizational structure includes a Dean, four Associate Deans, and offices dedicated to student recruitment and admission, student services, fellowships, systems and data management, diversity and outreach, postdoctoral affairs, and interdisciplinary initiatives. For more information about The Graduate School, visit http://www.grad.umn.edu/.