Graduate Student Success

 The College of Health Professions is committed to supporting you as you embark on your graduate studies career.

We recognize that beginning graduate school will be both exciting and challenging. Obtaining a master’s degree prepares you to understand thoroughly and think critically about what is known in your chosen academic field. You will set out to master the skills necessary to practice as a healthcare professional and possibly establish yourself as a leader or expert!

While every student will define their student success uniquely, it is without doubt that your new network of relationships with your faculty, mentors and peers will be the driving force towards your future possibilities as a healthcare professional. With an open mind, your graduate career at the College of Health Professions will help you obtain personal and professional goals, while enhancing your productivity, creativity, passion and skill set. To achieve a successful graduate experience, below are strategies to keep in mind to foster an open mind and find your version of success.

Strategies for Graduate School Success

Utilize Your Peer Network

Make a strong effort to build academic camaraderie. Your classmates are an invaluable source of support, resource allocation and perspective.

Identify & Connect with Faculty Mentors

Seek out faculty members who share your professional interests and passions. These individuals can motivate you and provide personal strategic career and professional advice.

Establish Your Goals Early

Keep your short-term and long-term goals at the forefront of your mind. Having your goals clearly outlined helps you stay motivated through your academic and career endeavors and opportunities.

Invest Time in Your Passions

Ignite your academic research and projects with what truly inspires you professionally. Keeping your passion alive throughout your studies will make for a more rewarding experience.

Prioritize Learning Over Grades

Have a learning mindset in every academic encounter. It is the absorption and application of knowledge that distinguishes you as an academic and professional.

Master Time Management

Take time to schedule, plan and map out your commitments. Using your time effectively will help you be prepared, meet deadlines and avoid unsustainable amounts of stress and fatigue.

Sustain a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Prioritize yourself and create a healthy balance of wellness activities in addition to your life as a graduate student. You must take breaks and find leisure time away from your studies to avoid burnout.

Further Support

Included in your network and in addition to your faculty and peers at the College of Health Professions, is a graduate student academic adviser. Graduate Student Academic Advising offers individual success coaching to those students who seek it out. The graduate student academic adviser can help students with: