Information For Students

The Graduate Center offers resources, services, and support for its more than 3,500 doctoral and master's students.

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Find below important resources to help support you.

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Student Services

Enrollment, Tuition, and Paychecks

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Financial Support

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Information Technology Services

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For descriptions of the services below, visit IT's Services page.

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Academic Support

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Health and Wellness

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Research

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Professional Development

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Sexual Misconduct Support and Resources

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Student Resources and References

Academic Bulletin

The Graduate Center Bulletin is a comprehensive guide to academic requirements, programs, policies, and courses at the Graduate Center.

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Student Resources and References

Student Handbook

The handbook is a supplement to the Bulletin with information on services, resources, and amenities for students as well as student governance and additional policies.

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Student Resources and References

Doctoral and Graduate Students' Council

The student members of the Doctoral and Graduate Students' Council (DGSC) represent students in doctoral and master’s programs and foster a sense of community among GC students.

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GC Online Bookstore

The GC Online Bookstore offers the following features and benefits:

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  • A personalized course page showing only the courses you're registered for with all corresponding course materials. Log in with your CUNYfirst account credentials to view it.

  • A wide variety of low-cost textbook formats including new and used books, e-books, and rentals.

  • A peer-to-peer marketplace where you can save an average of 60 percent off list price.

  • A price match guarantee on new books so you won't pay more if you find a lower price elsewhere.

  • Options to view and compare pricing from top-selling textbook websites.

  • Access to year-round online buyback through the bookstore's website.

Order your textbooks in 3 simple steps: 

  1. Login using your CUNYfirst credentials
  2. Select your books (new, used, e-book, and rental options available)
  3. Checkout