Academic success
Navigating graduate degree requirements
Life as a graduate student is an intellectually thrilling experience, and the path to graduation is different than it was in your undergraduate career. Our guides for master's and doctoral students will help you navigate your way through major requirements, or milestones, for successful completion of your degree.
Guide for master's students
Through advanced coursework and training from faculty members who are experts in their fields, you will develop your capacities for independent study and research, scholarship and creative discovery.
Guide for doctoral students
As a doctoral student, in addition to completing coursework that provides you with a strong foundation of knowledge in your field of study, you are expected to demonstrate a unique ability as a scholar and researcher.
Support to help you succeed
You don't have to navigate the graduate experience alone! K-State has a number of services and resources to support your academic work. Additionally, Graduate School staff are here to answer your questions and help you have a successful graduate experience.
Graduate School staff
Here are a few key points of contact in the Graduate School to provide guidance and address questions related to your degree progress.
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Megan Miller, PhD Dr. Miller is your Graduate School point of contact when you need guidance outside of your degree program on navigating your graduate experience or need help connecting to resources and support for your academic success, professional development, and personal well-being. |
Degree analystsThroughout your graduate career, a degree analyst in the Graduate School will oversee your degree progress, process required forms. Degree analysts are best able to answer questions about the status of forms related to graduate career milestones (e.g., program of study, approval to schedule final exam) and your fulfillment of degree requirements. |
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Angie Pfizenmaier |
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Kyli Cass |
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Brenda Nowakowski |