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The Graduate School

Where learning, discovery, and creativity flourish.

The Graduate School

Where learning, discovery, and creativity flourish.

Our Charge

Preparing and inspiring scholars to transform our world.

From admission to graduation, The Graduate School (TGS) supports graduate students throughout their experience, awarding doctoral and master’s degrees in more than seventy disciplines. We are a resource throughout your academic journey.

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Points of Pride

See what makes TGS special, by the numbers

Competitive Stipend

$45,000
annually in the 2024–25 academic year for PhD students through fellowships or assistantships. More on stipend rates

Support for Families

12 weeks
paid parental leave for PhD students who are new parents, childcare grants, and more. All family resources

A smooth transition

34%
of students are international, supported through language and other programs. See all supports

Connected to Campus & City

7 miles
between our Evanston campus and Chicago. Travel at a discounted rate on CTA buses and trains. U-Pass transit programs

Ongoing Engagement

1:1
mentor/mentee pairings in our Peer Mentor Program. More engagement initiatives

Funding Your Studies

Fellowships, grants, assistantship options, and more

TGS provides most doctoral students with a stipend and scholarship to pay tuition costs; they are supported for a minimum of five years. For master’s students, external grants and loans make graduate study accessible.

Funding Options

Happenings at TGS

Don't miss news, opportunities and announcements.

News

Alumnae of Northwestern University
Alumnae of Northwestern University 2025–26 Graduate Fellowship

The Alumnae of Northwestern University offers this fellowship to Northwestern graduates who show promise of achieving distinction in their field and bringing credit to the University. Awardees will receive from $10,000–$20,000 toward graduate tuition. Criteria for selection include quality of scholarship, leadership, community service, professional experience, and financial need. 

Events

Spring Break Ends

March 31, All Day

Spring Break Ends

Summer Courses Viewable in CAESAR

March 31, All Day

Summer Courses Viewable in CAESAR

Spring Classes Begin - Northwestern Monday: Classes scheduled to ...

April 1, All Day

Spring Classes Begin - Northwestern Monday: Classes scheduled to meet on Mondays meet on this day.

Announcements

Presidential Fellow Paul Feller-Simmons Publishes Thirteen Vilancicos

Paul's upcoming lecture, How to Do Things with Music? David Franco Mendes and the Jewish Oratoria will be held on Thursday, April 24 from 6:00–7:30 PM in the McClintock Choral and Rehearsal Room and is open to the entire Northwestern community.

Spring Quarter 2025 TGS U-Pass Access and Transit Card Fee

To ensure your U-Pass is created and activated on Tuesday, April 1 (the start of the Spring Quarter), please complete the Spring Quarter opt-in form by Friday, March 7 (for new U-Pass holders) or by Thursday, March 27 (for current U-Pass holders).