Graduate School
Important deadlines
Committee and department chair-approved thesis/dissertation submission deadline | April 5, 2024
Submission of all requirements/documents for May 2024 graduation | April 5, 2024
Roll over your graduation application deadline | April 5, 2024
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
April 1st - 5th
Join the Graduate School April 1st—5th for Graduate Student Appreciation Week! We celebrate the dedication and achievements of TWU graduate students with in-person and online events on all three campuses. The Dean of the Graduate School, Dr. Carolyn Kapinus, will be on the Dallas and Houston campuses to meet with students (see dates below) and celebrate their successes.
Highlights of the Week
- The Graduate School is hosting several in-person receptions for graduate students on all three campuses.
- TWU's QEP is hosting student mixers and lunches on the Dallas and Houston campuses.
- TWU's Health & Well Being Initiative created a meditation video, Stress Reduction through Deep Breathing and Checking In, specifically for graduate students and is hosting a DIY craft event at the student breakfast reception on Thursday morning.
- The Graduate Student Council is promoting membership at several events throughout the week.
- Minerva's Market is hosting an open house for graduate students.
- Career Connections is hosting several events just for graduate students throughout the week.
Check out the full calendar of events for Graduate Student Appreciation Week below.
The Graduate School and the TWU community value the contributions of graduate students to the university and the educational process. Graduate students' roles and their partnerships with faculty on presentation, scholarly articles, theses, and dissertation research enhance the intellectual and scholarly productivity of TWU. Graduate students' real-world and academic experience is invaluable to the learning environment and culture of TWU, the community, and the world. We value you!
We look forward to celebrating You!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week Events
Monday, April 1, 2024
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (CST), Meet the Dean, Grab-and-Go snacks, Dallas campus, 2nd floor mezzanine (Graduate School & TWU Libraries)
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (CST), Interviewing for Graduate School, Zoom (Career Connections)
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (CST), Come & Go Lunch with QEP, Houston campus, IHSH Legacy Room, 8th Floor (hosted by QEP & Student Life Houston)
- 1:00 – 2:00 pm (CST), Pet Therapy, Blagg-Huey Library, Living Room* (Health Promotion & TWU Libraries)
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (CST), Graduate Student Council Meeting, Hubbard Hall, SGA Chambers
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (CST), Meet the Dean, Grab-and-Go snacks, Houston campus, entrance lobby (Graduate School & TWU Libraries)
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (CST), Minerva’s Market Open House for Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Denton campus, Hubbard Hall (1st Floor) (CARE)
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (CST), Mid-Level Job Searching, Zoom (Career Connections)
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (CST), Fast Forward… Rewind: Reverse Career Planning for Grad School, In person on the TWU Dallas campus, OneStop Enrollment Center (Career Connections)
- 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (CST), Graduate Student Mixer at El Taco H, 213 E. Hickory Street, Denton (hosted by the QEP)
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- 8:30 am – 11:00 am (CST), Graduate Student Breakfast/Graduate School Open House, Denton campus, ACT Concourse & the Graduate School offices (Graduate School & Guests)
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (CST), Come & Go Lunch with QEP, Dallas campus, Room 3620 (hosted by QEP & Student Life Dallas)
- 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (CST), Graduate Student Reception, Denton campus, Graduate Student Study Space, Blagg Huey Library (Graduate School & TWU Libraries)
Friday, April 5, 2024
11:00 am – 1:00 pm (CST), Graduate Student Walk-In Appointment Hours, In person on the TWU Denton campus, Woodcock Hall, Room 200 (Career Connections)
Guests at the Graduate Student Breakfast/Graduate Student Reception
Make connections with folks from the following TWU resources on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
- Career Connections
- Center for Counseling & Family Therapy
- Center for Belonging and First-Generation Students
- Graduate Student Council, GSC
- Health & Well-Being Initiative, HWI (DIY Origami Bookmark)
- Project Access
- Quality Enhancement Program, QEP
- Student Money Management Center, SMMC
*Due to construction in the library, the Pet Therapy event may be moved to the Lecture Hall on the first floor.
Graduate Student Photo Contest
As part of the weeklong celebration of our graduate students, the Graduate School invites graduate students to submit an original photo (one photo per student, please) capturing the contest’s theme — What does it mean to be a graduate student?
The winner(s) will be announced during Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Monday, April 1, 2024, through Friday, April 5, 2024. The winner(s) will receive a box of Graduate School S.W.A.G. and some special prizes!
Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
*You must be logged into your TWU Google Drive account
Encouraging Words
The Graduate School team knows that this is a busy time in the semester, and sometimes, the right word at the right time can help keep us going. Thus, we asked TWU faculty and staff to share messages of support for you. Our inbox has been flooded with words of encouragement for graduate students!
You can't give 100% 100% of the time. The math just doesn't work. Be graceful with yourself, and keep going!
We often forget to tell our graduate students that they inspire us. They teach us new theories and push us to learn new methods that keep us sharp and informed. They want to change the academy and the industries of tomorrow in profound ways, and we are so proud to walk beside them as they do. And for having walked with them, we are changed for the Jackie Hoermann-Elliott, Asst. Prof. of Eng. & Dir. of 1st-yr. Comp.
Although I became a faculty member to teach, I've learned more from our graduate students than I ever could impart. They inspire and enrich my life in so many ways, and I am honored to know them. Debra Mollen, Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs
We are so glad to have you at TWU for your graduate studies! Stay the course Pioneers and know that you are on your way to changing the world! Heather Snow, Dean of Students
Even if you don't always see the progress you're making, the work you're achieving, the skills you're learning - we do. Keep up the great work!
These are just a few of the supportive comments we've received from faculty and staff. Check your TWU e-mail each day next week for more supportive comments.
We are proud of you, and we are here to support you!
Meditation Video
Dr. Michelle Kelly, the Director of TWU's Health & Well Being Initiative, has created a meditation video, Stress Reduction through Deep Breathing and Checking In, specifically for graduate students.
Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that can benefit your emotional well-being and overall health. Focusing on something that calms you can help you relax and cope with stress. Meditation can also help you learn to stay centered and focused, especially when life gets tough.
Fitness & Recreation
TWU's Fitness & Recreation team encourages you to take a break from the stress of the semester and get active to recharge yourself as you head into the busiest time of the semester. Visit the TWU Fitness & Recreation YouTube Channel for multiple fitness videos: Featured Playlists or all Fit & Rec Class Playlists. Also, check out their new Houston Campus Playlist! On the Denton campus? Check out these in-person classes.
We Celebrate You!
To all of our Graduate Students:
We recognize your hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
We value your contributions to TWU, the community & the world!
We’re behind you all the way!
Best wishes from
The Graduate School
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