Resources for Students
Student Life
The Sociology Student Association (SSA) advocates for student interest in the Sociology Program. This is done through serving on program committees, organizing SSA meetings, and organizing events for students.
To see the list of current SSA committee representatives check out the SSA committee list. The SSA Constitution is also available here.
SSA uses Slack and the GC Sociology Listserv to keep in touch, share tips, and pass along opportunities for grants or jobs. To join Slack follow this link. Email gradcenterssa@gmail.com, and we'll add you to the Google Group that acts as our listserv.
The SSA website is under construction, but will also provide information to students about life in the program. Some content is only viewable to current students who are logged into OpenCUNY.org (a GC student funded open source web platform for students interested in making websites). You can use OpenCUNY to participate on the SSA site as well as making your own academic, research, or conference site.
Student Groups
Working Groups (Workshops)
Sociology Students Association
The Bob Alford Library
The Bob Alford Library, located in the lounge of the Sociology Program, provides a great resource to students. To borrow one of the books, or search the catalog go to librarything.com and log in with the username alfordlibrary and the password gcsociology.
Once you are logged in you can search for books, and when you would like to borrow one edit the tag for the book to say "checked out" and then your name or email.
Please be respectful and remember to eventually return your books and put them back on the shelf that they belong.
Student Handbook
The Graduate Center Student Handbook (2020-2021)
Sociology Student Handbook
Other Resources
Dissertation Proposal Guidelines
Professional Development Timeline for Sociology Doctoral Students
Dissertation Deposit Procedures
Roxanne Shirazi, Dissertation Research Librarian, has created a guide with
full instructions about the deposit procedures. Please direct graduating students to http://libguides.gc.cuny.edu/dissertations/
Forms for Students
Dissertation Committee Validation Form
Orals Committee Validation Form
Dissertation Proposal Cover Sheet
En-Route MA Application
Registration Approval (PIN) Form
IRB Dissertation Clearance Form
International Travel Requirements for Current Students
Curricular Practical Training Request Form
Adjunct Teaching Bank Form
Fellowships
Fellowships and Grants
Spotlight on Grants & Funding
Click HERE to view more funding opportunities.