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Join us in our effort to break down divisional barriers and create a university-wide graduate community.


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Our newsletter will provide you with information about Grad Council, upcoming events, including initiative updates.

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join a committee

APPLICATIONS FOR 2023-2024 COMMITTEES ARE NOW CLOSED.

We are always looking for enthusiastic graduate students who would like to help us in our efforts. Whether you have a spare hour to review funding applications or want to run full-scale events, we have a place for you.

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become a representative

Each school's election rules are unique and reflect the diversity and complexity of our university departments. To learn how your professional school or division elects representatives, please contact your Dean of Students Office.


Attend A GENERAL BODY MEETING

We meet monthly, and meetings are open to all graduate and professional students. If you would like to attend a meeting, please fill out the RSVP form at least five days in advance of the meeting.

Spring Quarter 2024

Wednesday, April 24 @ 6PM – RSVP

Wednesday, May 15 @ 6PM – RSVP


APPLY FOR THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 EXECUTIVE BOARD ARE NOW CLOSED.
Please check back in the Spring Quarter for the AY 2024-2025 application!

We are seeking motivated student leaders who are interested in being part of the Graduate Council Executive Team. There are positions available for internal operations and to head 12 different committees that make a positive impact on various aspects of the graduate student experience. Executive Officers attend all Graduate Council meetings in addition to Executive Team meetings and manage a team of committee members.

Executive Position Descriptions

Apply For the Executive Board Here →