Student Opportunity & Success
The University Graduate School (UGS) is dedicated to attracting, supporting, and advancing exceptional graduate students from all backgrounds, with a focus on lowering barriers for all individuals seeking a graduate degree. Guided by the Student Success pillar of the IU Strategic Plan 2030, UGS facilitates access to world-class graduate education while fostering an enriching environment where students can thrive academically and professionally.
Our mission
- Recruiting Excellence: Identify and attract highly qualified graduate students through competitive fellowships, nationally recognized summer research programs, and immersive campus experiences.
- Ensuring Access: Connect graduate students with the full range of academic and professional resources available at IU to support their success from admission through degree completion.
- Fostering Engagement: Promote opportunities for graduate students, faculty, and staff to collaborate in ways that enhance scholarly pursuits, professional development, and a strong sense of academic community.
- Empowering Opportunity: Provide dedicated guidance and training that enables students to secure innovative funding solutions—such as summer research grants and internships—to fuel their academic journey and enhance their research skills.
- Advancing Completion: Support students through the critical phases of their academic journey by offering targeted financial support and essential resources to facilitate a successful transition into their careers.