WHAT WE DO

The Office of Graduate Studies provides leadership and service to graduate students and programs. We offer funding opportunities to students and provide administrative support to Departments and Colleges on graduate student advising. We are also the home to the Graduate Resource Center (GRC) which provides writing support and professional development workshops to graduate students. The GRC also oversees the thesis, project, and dissertation formatting and submission process for the University.

WHO WE ARE

Our team includes the Associate Vice President and Dean of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Resource Center Coordinator, the Office Manager, Writing Consultants, Thesis Reviewers, and Student Assistants. Visit our Staff Directory to learn more.

VISIT US

Main Office area

Office of Graduate Studies

Library North A124

323-343-3820

gradstudies@calstatela.edu 

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Additional Resources

The Graduate Resource Center (GRC) offers workshops and webinars, writing support, and events for graduate students. Visit the GRC webpage for more information.

Students completing a thesis, project report, or dissertation will work with the GRC in their final semester for formatting and submission of their document. For more information about deadlines, format requirements, and submission procedures, visit the Thesis, Project Report, and Dissertation Guidelines webpage

The Graduate Student Handbook includes graduate student policies and procedures. 

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