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Summer Tuition Waivers for Graduate Assistants & CGA Recipients

Graduate Assistants who have worked for the last two consecutive semesters (fall 2019 and spring 2020) and meet all eligibility requirements listed in the GA Handbook, as well as 2019-2020 Competitive Graduate Award recipients, qualify to use a one-time Earned Summer Tuition Waiver for summer 2020.  This summer tuition waiver does not require you to work in the summer and can be applied for up to 9 credit hours. 

In order to apply for the waiver, complete the Tuition Waiver Adjustment Form found on the Assistantship Forms website and submit it to the Graduate School at least two weeks prior to your first summer course. The form can be signed electronically and submitted via email to graduateschool@siue.edu. 

Order your SIUE Grad School Gear: Limited Time Only!

Visit the new Graduate School Online Store to purchase casual and professional apparel items from a wide selection of styles. 

Graduate School apparel is the perfect gift for your family members, friends, or colleagues!

Store closes on Monday, April 6^th, and items are expected to ship in late April.

Virtual Writing Boot Camp

Counseling Services - Online Resources

SIUE's Counseling Services offers short-term assistance for students with personal, developmental, and academic concerns.  During the COVID-19 outbreak, they have created and compiled resources for students as you navigate these uncertain times.  Take a look and take care of yourself: https://www.siue.edu/counseling/in-an-emergency/index.shtml. 

Thesis Completion for Spring 2020 Graduates

Graduating in May and working on your thesis?  Be sure you're aware of the spring 2020 thesis deadlines and responding quickly to any revision requirements you receive from your thesis reviewer or committee members. 

The first draft must be fully submitted in ProQuest by 4/27/20, but earlier submissions are strongly encouraged to facilitate timely completion of all revisions by the final submission deadline of 6/1/20. 

Research Grants for Graduate Students 
*DEADLINE EXTENDED*

Are you a master's level student seeking funding to support your research endeavors?  The spring application period for RGGS is open and the deadline has been extended to May 1st at 4:30pm.  Students may request up to $500 in funding, and must meet all eligibility and proposal requirements. 

Read all of the details about how to apply on the RGGS website.

Preparing for a Job Search

Whether you'll be launching a job search in the near or distant future, you want to be strategic in your approach.  Searching for a new position is a significant investment of time, energy, and resources.  Here are some tips to be sure your search efforts are both efficient and effective!

• Use the Career Development Center! They offer services including online job postings for students, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, and more to provide you with individualized support during the job search process.
• Wondering how your current job search might be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak?  Many resources to assist you are now online, including Indeed.com's COVID-19 and Your Job.
• Cover the basics before you get started by taking 2 minutes to read "Top Strategies for a Successful Job Search."
• Did you go straight through to graduate school after undergrad?  Read How to Land your First "Real" Job after Graduate School.
• Ready for career advancement after completing your graduate degree?  Take a look at the "10 Tips on Effectively Looking for a Job While Still Employed."
• Develop and continually update your LinkedIn profile.
• Use your SIUE network!  Talk to your faculty, GA supervisors, and others you've developed relationships with on campus about your career interests and ask for their advice on next steps.

Meet Shelbi Simmons, graduate student in English

 After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SIUE, Shelbi Simmons immediately applied to the Teaching of Writing program in the English Department. The psychology, literature, and rhetoric classes on campus inspired her to learn how to teach different writing processes at the college level.  She had initially started college at Southwestern Illinois College and, after graduating with her Master’s, hopes to return to community colleges as an instructor.

As a graduate student and teaching assistant, Shelbi has been able to teach English 101 & 102 courses, collaborate as a lab instructor, and assist in Summer Bridge Program pilot for incoming freshmen. This experience, with the support of her courses and the English Department faculty, has solidified her future career goal of being a college instructor. Currently, she’s working with a group of TAs and faculty to design a Media Literacy Unit for First-Year-Writing courses and working on her exit projects. She hopes to graduate in the Summer of 2020 and continue teaching.

Know a deserving student or alum that we should highlight in Cougar Pride?  Contact us at graduateschool@siue.edu to let us know!