Graduate education websites
National and regional graduate-education organizations, councils, and associations that support graduate study and research.
Graduate education organizations
Council of Graduate Schools
The Council of Graduate Schools’ (CGS) mission is to improve and advance graduate education in order to ensure the vitality of intellectual discovery.
Read moreConference of Southern Graduate Schools
The Conference’s purpose is to consider topics relating to graduate study and research which are of mutual interest and concern to the member institutions.
Read moreCouncil of Historically Black Graduate Schools
The Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools assists member organizations in increasing enrollment, retention, and graduation of African-American students in graduate programs and to prepare them to become future faculty and leaders.
Read moreNational Black Graduate Student Association
The National Black Graduate Student Association, Inc. (NBGSA) is a non-profit, interdisciplinary, and student-run organization dedicated to improving the status of Blacks in higher education by systematically identifying and addressing their needs and concerns.
Read moreNational Association of Graduate-Professional Students
NAGPS has a threefold mission for the graduate and professional student community in the United States of America: (1) develop and sustain a member network to connect graduate and professional students and their associations, (2) provide resources and support to empower members, and (3) advocate at local and national levels on their behalf.
Read moreNational Postdoctoral Association
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a member-driven organization that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars.
Read moreSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is the Improvement of Education in the South Through Accreditation.
Read moreNational Academic Advising Association
The NATIONAL ACADEMIC ADVISING ASSOCIATION (NACADA), promotes and supports quality academic advising in institutions of higher education to enhance the educational development of students.
Read moreChallenge Minds, Changing Lives
At JSU, we prepare our students to be global leaders by challenging them to improve themselves and inspiring them to go further. Our emphasis on fully integrated learning means your education goes beyond the classroom and into the lab, the community, and the world. Here, you will find countless opportunities to realize your full potential.
Our graduate programs are taught by a distinguished faculty of scholars and professionals who are experts in their respective fields. They are committed to providing students with an engaging and rigorous learning experience that prepares them for leadership roles in their chosen careers.
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