With a growing population of graduate students, it can be a challenge to get everything completed. Please review our resources about our policies and procedures, university credit requirements, and petition requirements to help with advising & mentoring. When you’re ready to celebrate with students, find out what you’ll need for commencement ceremonies and providing career and post-doctoral opportunities.
Graduate Center for Inclusive Mentoring (GCIM)
GCIM’s objective is to equip mentors with the expertise and resources needed to help mentees meet their goals and expectations. Faculty training is developed from Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) training curriculum.
Faculty receive formalized training and mentor development to best support the success of graduate student and postdoc mentees.
Supporting Graduate Student Mental Health and Neurodiversity
This 45-minute workshop provides faculty with practical strategies for supporting graduate students’ mental health while creating a more accessible and inclusive environment for neurodivergent learners. Inclusive practices that support these learners also promote well-being, engagement, and success for all students.
You’ll learn about campus resources and how to work with others to ensure students struggling with mental health get the help they need, as well as practical ways to reduce barriers and foster belonging. Workshops are available for groups of 50 or more faculty and/or staff members.
MentorUp Presentation
Strong mentorship leads to greater productivity, confidence, and career satisfaction—but it’s a two-way relationship.
In Mentor Up presentations, graduate students learn how to “manage up” and take an active role in their mentoring relationships. Participants will gain tools to prevent burnout, navigate challenges, and strengthen communication with their mentors. Workshops are available for groups of 50 or more graduate students.
Helpful Links
A few helpful links are below. However, we also encourage you to visit the Mentoring webpage as well as the current and future students pages for student-focused resources that will assist you with advising.
- Assistantship Resources and Policies
- The Ram Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a process that helps identify professional development needs for students. The RAM IDP helps students refine career objectives, and promote personal growth. Importantly, the IDP functions as a communication tool to enhance dialogue between mentors and their mentees.
- Addressing Unsatisfactory Progress in Graduate Education with the Student Success and GA Performance Plan Templates
- Faculty and Graduate Assistant Professional Interactions guide
- Forms | Petitions
- Student Health Insurance Plan
- RAMp UP and the three student pathways within this initiative for undergraduate students to earn graduate credentials including the Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP)
- Mentoring Suggestions for Students with a Low GPA
- MentorUp Presentation Request: These presentations help graduate students learn how to “manage up” and take an active role in their mentoring relationships. Workshops are available for groups of six or more graduate students and can be scheduled in seminars, department meetings, or student group gatherings.
- National Postdoc Association: CSU faculty, graduate students and postdocs may register for a free affiliate membership of the NPA.
- Policies & Procedures
- Thesis & Dissertation (ETD)
- Transfer Credits
- University Credit Requirements
- Hooding instructions for doctoral candidates
Tuition Forms
- CSU Graduate Differential Tuition Application Form: First Time or Subsequent Requests
- GTA-GSA Tuition Request Form
Tools and Systems
- Slate Main Page: Slate provides a centralized portal for students to submit applications, check requirements, view decision letters and more
- ARIESweb and student records
Student Services and Support
- Student Resolution Center
- Public Safety at CSU
- Student Financial Services – Residency & Tuition
- Tell Someone: please contact this office if you have witnessed concerning behavior or want support for a CSU community member.
Contact Us
We are here to help, feel free to contact us with specific questions.