The Division of Graduate Studies at Jackson State University

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Through a system of academic advising, Jackson State University assists each student in planning academic programs, developing course schedules, completing graduate requirements,and making decisions affecting educational growth and development. The student is urged to consult an academic advisor each registration period to review policies and degree requirements. Academic advisors endeavor to provide assistance in a timely and accurate manner. Meeting requirements for graduation is the responsibility of the student.

"CyberAdvising" is available for all graduate students, faculty, and staff at Jackson State University. This page is for resource purposes only.

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Masters' Students
  • Graduate Degree Plan
  • Application for Graduate Degree Candidacy
  • Committee Approval Form
  • Committee Report of Defense Results
  • The Successful Master-level Student - Orientation Packet
  • Guidelines for the Completion of a Masters' Degree
  • Guidelines for Preparing Masters' Thesis, 2008
  • Guidelines for Preparing Masters' Projects, 2008


  • Specialist Students
  • Graduate Degree Plan
  • Application for Graduate Degree Candidacy
  • Committee Approval Form
  • Committee Report of Defense Results
  • The Successful Specialist Student - Orientation Packet
  • Guidelines for Submission of a Specialist Thesis, 2008


  • Doctoral Students
  • Graduate Degree Plan
  • Application for Graduate Degree Candidacy
  • Committee Approval Form
  • Committee Report of Defense Results
  • The Successful Doctoral Student - Orientation Packet
  • Guidelines for the Completion of the Doctorate
  • Guidelines for Preparing the Doctoral Dissertation, 2008

  • Webpages @ the Graduate School
  • Contact Information for Graduate Degree Programs
  • The Graduate Faculty



  • "The Successful Graduate Student" Series
    1. A Guide for Successful Matriculation
    2. A How-to-manual for Graduate Students
    3. Academic Responsibility
    4. Stress Management
    5. The Effective Student
    6. The Ethical Student
    7. Oral Presentations
    8. Writing Research Articles
    9. Teaching as Graduate Student (PFF).
    10. Grant Writing (PFF).
    11. Resume Preparation I (Academic).
    12. Resume Preparation II.  (Non-Academic).

    "Responsible Conduct of Research" Series
    1. What is Research Compliance?
    2. Why do we do it? Consequences of Non-Compliance.
    3. Transforming the Dissertation into Journal Articles.
    4. Ethical Policy in  Scientific Research
    5. Digital Technology and Copyright Laws, Issues and Concerns
    6. Preventing Misconduct in Sciences
    7. Animal Research
    8. IRB:  Human Subjects to Stem Cells
    9. The Ethical Researcher


    "The Effective Graduate Advisor" Series
    1. Graduate Faculty Guide
    2. Best Practices for Graduate Education
    3. Best Practices for Graduate Admissions
    4. Best Practices for Mentoring Graduate Students
    5. Best Practices for Mentoring Graduate Students(slides)
    6. Policies, Processes & Web Guide, 2008 (slides)
    7. Best Practices for the Graduate Area Comprehensive Examination



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    Revised - - August 2008