The Persistent Pursuit of Higher Education
Take Your Next Giant Leap
Our Commitment to Social Justice
My promise to you is that we will listen, and we will do better. I ask that you help us. It has been a long time since I was a graduate student, but I do remember the joys and struggles. My job is to advocate for you. I promise I will do that.
- Dr. Linda Mason, Dean of The Graduate School
Events
Spring Commencement
May 15 and May 16, 2021
Commencement for master’s and professional graduates will be at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, May 15th, at 10:00 a.m. ET, and the ceremony for doctoral graduates will be in Elliot Hall of Music on Sunday, May 16th, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
News
Graduate School announces excellence in teaching and mentoring awards
The Purdue University Graduate School announced the recipients of the Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award and the Graduate School Mentoring Award for Postdoctoral Trainees and Graduate Students for 2020-2021.
18 Purdue students awarded NSF Fellowships
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced its 2021 Graduate Research Fellowship Program selections for Fellow candidate and Honorable Mention. Thirteen Purdue University graduate students were awarded fellowships.
Global Ambassador Spotlight: Mohammad Shams Duha
Mohammad Shams Duha is pursuing a PhD in Learning Design and Technology. Shams, who is from Bangladesh, chose Purdue because it is “one of the best universities for engineering and technology in the world."
Students and Scholars: By the numbers
Graduate Student Support
No one takes a giant leap alone. The Graduate School provides a range of services, programs, and events to support the whole person—to empower graduate students to address the complex challenges of the day and build a better tomorrow together.
Empowering Students
Connecting Students
Transforming Students
Seeking funding? Apply for travel, small research, or childcare grants or get help writing grant proposals and fellowship applications. Not finding the right fit? Earn a degree from one of our interdisciplinary graduate programs. Students facing a sticky situation can consult with our Office of Graduate Assistance.