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Texas A&M Graduate and Professional School: Current Students

CURRENT GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS

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To help you make the most of your time we’ve consolidated our key resources and information here. Keep scrolling for professional development and funding opportunities, degree completion information, thesis and dissertation help and more. If you are on a graduate assistantship or are otherwise employed by Texas A&M, visit the Graduate Student Employees page for additional resources.

GRADUATE STUDENT EMPLOYEES

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Texas A&M Graduate And Professional Programs Climb In U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The latest edition of the Best Graduate Schools ranking finds two colleges in the national top 10, and the School of Law cracking the top 30 for the first time.

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What does it mean to be "legible" to an academic audience? This question has been pinging around my brain lately, and what I have decided is this. My work is not illegible; it’s undervalued.

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Comprehensive Student Support

Resources for Graduate and Professional Students

Are you wondering what the next step is in your degree path? Planning your thesis and looking for research funding? Having a more challenging time juggling your classes, work and family than you anticipated? No matter what kind of support you need, the Graduate and Professional School has your back.

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Degree Planning & Completion

Find step-by-step instructions for completing your master’s, doctoral or professional degree and resources, including relevant deadlines.

Degree Planning

Registration

Graduate Catalog

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Thesis & Dissertation

Download the Thesis & Dissertation Manual, document templates and other resources to support the writing and formatting of your thesis or dissertation.

Thesis and Dissertation

Writing Center

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Mentoring & Training

Connect with opportunities to engage in mentoring and other training opportunities at Texas A&M.

Mentoring Resources

Training Resources

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS COMPLETION SYSTEM (ARCS)

ARCS is a dashboard, accessible through the Howdy Portal, where graduate students submit forms, requests and documents related to degree milestones.

Learn More about ARCS

Grow Your Professional Skills

Through professional development, you’ll gain skills that complement the discipline-specific knowledge gained in your degree program. If you participate in G.R.A.D. Aggies, our university-wide professional development program, you can earn certificates to put on your resume or CV. 

EXPLORE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Join G.R.A.D. Aggies

Supporting Climate Enhancement

Part of what makes the Aggie family great is the diversity of persons, views and experiences that it comprises. Everything from classroom discussions to research topics are viewed through a fuller lens when students and faculty from all background are part of the conversation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CLIMATE ENHANCEMENT

Texas A&M’s Division of Student Affairs hosts a variety of services, centers and resources to support undergraduate and graduate students of all backgrounds and identities. Connect with Multicultural Services, find resources for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and explore the LGBTQ+ Pride and Women’s Resource centers.

STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTS

Each year, we welcome more than 6,000 international students from nearly 130 nations to Texas A&M. Visit International Student and Scholar Services to find resources for international students.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES

Holistic Support Services

Funding & Employment Opportunities

We’ll help you connect with opportunities to fund your education and research at Texas A&M.

Funding and Aid

Fellowships

Employment

Wellbeing & Mental Health

We want you to be able to bring your best self to your graduate studies. Find resources to support your wellbeing.

Healthy Mind and Body

New to Texas A&M?

Welcome to the Aggie family! Explore these resources to help you get familiar with Texas A&M and the many opportunities and resources available to you.

New-Student Resources

Conflict Resolution & Ombuds Services

The Graduate Ombuds Office advocates for the fair processes of graduate education and provides equal, open access to all parties: graduate and professional students, staff, faculty and administrators. We provide a neutral view to help mediate and resolve conflicts of all kinds.

Conflict Resolution

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2013 Report of the Teaching Assistant Training Requirement Task Force
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Looking for Documents or Answers?

The Knowledge Center is a great place to start! Find all the resources you need — from Forms to FAQs — in one highly searchable hub.

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Our graduate community thrives on the thoughts, opinions and experiences of Aggies like you. If you have a point of view, a practical tip or something or someone you are proud of, please let us know!

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