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From Admitted to Accomplished

We know that transitioning into graduate school while managing work and personal responsibilities is no small feat. That's why ÌÇÐĹÙÍø provides comprehensive support— academic, professional and personal—from the moment you're admitted through the day you earn your degree. Our goal is to help you develop the academic and professional skills you need while also supporting your overall well-being every step of the way.

At the center of that support is your dedicated Graduate Student Advisor, who will:

  • Connect you with offices and services across campus to enhance your academic success and student life experience
  • Collaborate with faculty and academic advisors to facilitate a personalized plan for your success
  • Provide academic coaching tailored to your individual needs
  • Coordinate cross-departmental support if you need more individualized help adjusting to the expectations of your graduate program
MLIS Alumna Mariela Siegert poses next to a bookshelf in a library. She has short, curly dark hair and is smiling. She is wearing glasses and a bright pink sleeveless top with a white polka dot pattern.

I have nothing but good things to say about ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. I feel like I have been supported fully here. I also feel like if I needed support in some other way, I could get it here."

Mariela Siegert
ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Graduate

Resources You Can Count On

Explore the resources below to learn more about strategies and tools for graduate student success, student support services, and ways to request assistance.

  • Career and Professional Success

    Experts and Executives in Residence
    The Experts and Executives in Residence (Career Mentors) are industry leaders who provide career mentorship and support to students. These industry leaders are available virtually, as well as in person, to help support graduate students with:

    • Resume building, LinkedIn, cover letter, and applicable job search materials
    • Salary negotiation
    • Job and internship search, interview skills, and strategies
    • Planning a career path beyond the initial position accepted directly after graduation
    • Strategies for maintaining momentum once a career path has been chosen
    • Navigating challenging professional or personal issues at work

    You can schedule an appointment with an Expert in Residence through  (link opens in new window). Once you are in the system, click on the Career Center tab, then Appointments. You may then choose the appropriate industry and your field of study.

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     is a tool that serves as resource for you to be able to schedule career development appointments, find a job or an internship, locate career development and recruiting events, and is similar to LinkedIn in that employers can recruit you.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to careers@dom.edu.

  • Spaces for Graduate Success on Campus

    Center for Cultural Liberation
    The Center for Cultural Liberation (CCL) exists to retain, support and celebrate students from historically marginalized backgrounds. By fostering an inclusive campus climate that educates and challenges, the CCL upholds the longstanding social justice values of ÌÇÐĹÙÍø. Located in Mazzuchelli North 265, the CCL is open to all DU students, so come stop by and visit the space! Follow them on Instagram @ccl_du to keep up with events and activities.

    Rebecca Crown Library
    The  supports graduate student research with access to print and electronic books, subscriptions to numerous databases, print and electronic journals, and expert advice from a team of knowledgeable librarians and staff. Graduate students also have access to individual and group study rooms.

    University Ministry
    University Ministry aspires to embody faith, culture, and justice in every aspect of daily living with the students, faculty, and staff of ÌÇÐĹÙÍø.

    Wellness Center
    The Wellness Center offers a full range of health care services for all ÌÇÐĹÙÍø students, from immunizations and counseling sessions to treatment for flu or strep throat, they’ve got you covered. You can  (link opens in new window).

  • Learn About Financial Wellness

    The Financial Wellness program at ÌÇÐĹÙÍø offers bilingual financial workshops and guidance, resources and tools, internships, and volunteering opportunities in our community. The workshops, designed by Ramiro J. Atristaín-Carrión with support from our Title V grants, cover basic financial knowledge, individual financial behavior, strategies, and resources in the areas of money management, student loans, credit, savings, investing and more. Visit Financial Wellness @DU to explore all available resources or to schedule an appointment.

    Graduate Scholarships at ÌÇÐĹÙÍø
    Grants, scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships can reduce the need for loans. Explore the funding opportunities offered at ÌÇÐĹÙÍø.

  • Stars Connect

    Stars Connect, your one-stop shop for key student services, brings together all your financial aid, student account and registration/records needs in one centralized location.

  • Tutoring

    Graduate students can seek tutoring support for a wide range of reasons—whether you are seeking to brainstorm and develop ideas, clarify a thesis or plan a tentative outline, or working on a final draft. You can book an appointment via  (link opens in new window).

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Accommodations and Disability Access

Students are encouraged to work with the Accommodations and Disability Access Coordinator to identify reasonable accommodations. To learn more about Accommodations and Disability Access or to request access or disability accommodations, please contact ada@dom.edu.

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