Graduate and Professional Student Support Group

In the Graduate and Professional Student Support Group, graduate and professional students can seek support around any number of issues that are interfering with or an outgrowth of their graduate/professional school study.

Common discussions include:

• stress of graduate/professional school
• lack of progress or productivity
• procrastination
• deciding whether or not to stay in a program
• problems with advisors or committees
• financial strain, often due to funding issues 

Some concerns, such as family or health issues, arise that are not specific to graduate/professional school but impact performance and progress. Many students seek out the group prior to major milestone events such as qualifying or major exams, dissertation/thesis defenses, and searching for jobs for post-graduation employment. Topics can vary from meeting to meeting depending on the needs of the students present. 

To participate in the Graduate and Professional Student Support Group, call the Counseling Center at (859) 257-8701.