Spring has
arrived in Bloomington with the emergence of plants gone dormant over the winter, unpredictable weather that cycles between storms and sunshine, and graduates celebrating their accomplishments and moving on to the next leg of their life’s journey.
This has also been at time of uncertainty and anxiety for many due to recent actions to freeze grant funding or to question international student visa status. Like your home school, we are committed to supporting you and helping you navigate any difficulties you encounter. If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact your director of graduate studies or graduate administrator, the
Office of International Services, and our office for assistance.
Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week is this week and activities taking place in and around campus to recognize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students. The Graduate School will provide continental breakfast in the Graduate Commons of the Wells Library (Room 856 in the East tower) April 7-11th from 9-10:30 am. Each morning representatives from different resources of interest to graduate students will be present. Come for coffee, breakfast and conversation, or maybe just an excuse to find the Graduate Commons, a space exclusively set aside for graduate students in the Wells Library!
Please also see our website for details of events organized by your home school.
The Graduate School continues to expand access to resources for career and professional development. Two excellent and popular online career resources, provided by the
Center for Graduate Career Success, are coming to IU Bloomington. Soon you will find links to their Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School websites on our
career development resources webpage . These platforms provide on-demand courses tailored to PhD and master’s student experiences, while the Graduate Career Success team offers live webinars each semester, all to help you explore options and develop strategies for effective job searches. We will also be continuing our
Academic Application Process & Preparation Institute this summer. The application deadline is May 8. Space is limited, so apply soon!
And don’t forget, April 15th is the deadline for filing taxes in the United States. Understanding tax laws and regulations can be difficult and we regularly receive questions, especially from international students. Information and resources can be found on the
University Graduate School website, the
Office of International Services and the
Maurer School of Law Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
Finally, heartfelt congratulations from the Graduate School to all graduate students who will be completing their degree this spring or summer!
