The AHSS graduate research group encourages and supports graduate students in their individual and collective research. Serving as a collaborative space to engage critically and offer suggestions for ongoing research, the group strives to encourage and support research endeavors from conference paper presentations to dissertation writing.

This ongoing group meets monthly in fall, winter and spring. All meetings are held in the Humanities Institute Room, Sturm 286, unless otherwise noted.

Stay tuned for date and time announcements!

We are committed to helping you grow as a student and as a professional. Join us for our career development series.

Our series will offer monthly brown bag workshops in which you will gain career development knowledge as well as the opportunity to apply your new skills. Our fall theme will focus on preparing you for graduate-level research, conference and grant preparations.

Our meetings are held at noon on the third Friday of the month during the academic year. All meetings are held in the Humanities Institute Room, Sturm 286, unless otherwise noted.

Bring your lunch and learn with us.

• Friday, September 21: Conference Research and Selection.  NOTE: This meeting will be held in Sturm 496, the English Department Seminar Room
• Friday, October 19: Researching Grant Opportunities
• Friday, November 16: Conference Abstract and Proposal Review
• Stay tuned for exciting winter 2013 offerings!

Need help with resumes, interviewing or thinking outside of the box in terms of career trajectories? Graduate Career Services can help.

Carly Einstein will work with you throughout your graduate journey to help you prepare for your post-graduation path. It is never too late to begin.

Penrose Library offers a wealth of information and support for your research. We have dedicated research librarians for specific disciplines.

Use these links to find not only their contact information, but also research guides broken down by discipline:

• Jenny Bowers is our social sciences research librarian.
• Peggy Keeran is our arts and humanities research librarian.

Did you know that the Writing Center offers workshops and support for graduates and faculty?

The Writing Center is open to you for help—from project conception to dissertation critic. Make an appointment today.

Access to funding is critical to help support research, internships and travel opportunities. We encourage you to apply to the funding opportunities below as well as continue to seek out additional funding sources.

• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offers select grants and stipends to liberal arts graduate students. Learn more.
• Our Graduate Students of the Four Faculties (GSFF) provides funding opportunities each quarter.
• The Graduate Student Professional Development Grant (GSPDG) supports scholarly and creative activities that support academic progress and foster professional growth.

Have former graduate credits that you would like to transfer to the University of Denver? Check out our transfer of credit documentation (PDF).

Dual degrees offer a wonderful opportunity to combine complementary master's-level degrees here at the University of Denver.

It is important to begin the process early and to be aware of the eligibility timelines. Review the dual-degree policy and forms to get started.

Access our student resources for graduate students and scroll down to the formal and flexible dual-degree sections to learn more about the variety of dual-degree possibilities.

The thesis and dissertation process is rewarding, yet demanding. In addition to the actual research and writing, the thesis and dissertation journey has a number of administrative steps.

It is critical to stay informed of the deadlines and requirements. Find deadlines, policies, and forms within the graduation and oral defense information documentation.

Continuous enrollment allows students to maintain their current student status, and the benefits that go along with student status, while completing eligible post-coursework degree requirements.

It is important to stay current with your continuous enrollment. Be sure to review and complete the proper continuous enrollment process (PDF) each quarter to stay in good status, and avoid late fees.

Congratulations on nearing the completion of your program! While this is an exciting time, it also requires focused attention to deadlines and requirements:

• Adhere to the graduation application deadlines posted by the Office of Graduate Studies. (Click on dates and deadlines. Then select the proper schedule.)
• Review the Registrar's graduation application information.
• Apply through webCentral.
• Note: It is important to stay in close contact with your adviser both before and during this process.

Need to take a break from your studies? The University of Denver has two leave of absence options.

Be sure to read the policies, and choose the correct leave of absence to best support your circumstances and your time away from the University.

Please also contact our office and your adviser to discuss your options, understand your student status and stay connected while you are away from campus.

• Medical Leave of Absence (PDF): A medical leave of absence requires a documented medical condition. Please review the policy for eligibility and necessary steps.
• Personal Leave of Absence (PDF): A personal leave of absence allows you to take up to one academic year off at a time. Please review the policy for more information.