What to Expect as a Graduate Student
The CUNY Graduate Center is dedicated to providing students pursuing graduate-level education with exceptional scholarship and teaching experiences. Graduate Center students are immersed in a deeply intellectual, collaborative culture. There are ample opportunities to participate in GC-wide events, and students are encouraged to take advantage of the many lectures, symposia, and events offered by their academic programs.
We want you to feel confident and informed while submitting your application to the Graduate Center. Explore information prospective doctoral and master's students should know before applying.

Research Opportunities
Student research at the GC is supported by the Advanced Research Collaborative (ARC) and over 30 research centers and institutes focused on areas of compelling social, civic, cultural, and scientific concern.
Centers and Institutes
Teaching Opportunities
Graduate students at the GC have access to invaluable teacher training and resources through the Teaching and Learning Center.
Preparing to Teach as a Doctoral Student
Dissertation Process
The dissertation is the final degree requirement for doctoral students. A dissertation constitutes an original contribution to the student’s field of knowledge.
GC Library's Research Guides - Dissertations