- Check out the Academic Advising Syllabus to learn more about the academic advising process.
- To build upon your success as a graduate student, it is critical to meet from time to time with Graduate Studies advisors to help you navigate the policies and procedures of your specific track. Here are just some of the meetings that you can schedule with us.
▪ First Semester Advising (Required)
▪ Preliminary Exam Advising for doctoral students (Optional)
▪ Proposal Advising for research students (Optional)
▪ Graduation Advising (Optional)
▪ Check-ins and General Advising - To schedule a meeting, contact Andrew (last name N through Z) or Holly (last name A-M) deadlines for graduate students
- Important deadlines are required for all students enrolled in Texas A&M University at Galveston graduate programs. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in a registration block that will be placed on the student’s record. Important deadlines are as follows:
▪ Master’s Degree Plan – due at the end of the second long semester
▪ Master’s Research Proposal (research track students) – due at the end of the third long semester
▪ Doctoral Degree Plan – due at the end of the fourth long semester
▪ Doctoral Preliminary Exam – due at the end of the sixth long semester
▪ Doctoral Research Proposal – due at the end of the eighth long semester - Follow the Academic Calendar
Current Students
Graduate Studies is committed to helping students thrive throughout their graduate school experience. We offer a wide range of programs and resources to help you succeed. Grad school is hard, but we’re here to help!
Academic Advising
Our academic advisors are here to help you get the most out of your graduate school experience. Your advisor can help you create a degree plan that meets your program requirements, connect with campus resources, get involved on campus, and stay current on upcoming graduate deadlines.
- Scholarships, Graduate Student Awards, & Financial Aid
- Managing Your Student Account
- General Information
- Teaching Assistant Institute
- Who to Contact
The Research and Graduate Studies Office (RGSO) is committed to the whole student experience. We want to support students at Texas A&M University at Galveston so they can thrive - not just survive - on our campus.
Learn more about graduate student wellness and resources to support your well-being below.
As a graduate student, you have access to a wealth of professional development resources and opportunities. Find out below how you can expand your academic and professional skills and sharpen your critical thinking skills.
Feeling a sense of connection and belonging on campus is indispensable for graduate students. When graduate school gets tough, having strong bonds with other students can help you thrive. Explore opportunities to make those connections below.