Our community
Graduate school is defined by its community. Our collection of students, faculty, and staff are all dedicated to one another, eager to collaborate and support each other. We believe caring for our community means caring for each individual member, for our scholarly identities, and for the cross-pollination of stories, theories, and relationships.
The community mentor model of getting to have more than one advisor was really appealing to me. Both my advisors are great, and they really complement each other.
Michelle Brown, Ph.D student
Institute of Child Development
CEHD organizations and opportunities
- Graduate Students in Education and Human Development (GradSEHD) represents graduate and professional students in the college and awards grants for cohort development, travel, and research.
- The Common Ground Consortium develops proactive and collaborative Black intellectual leaders of education and human development whose focus is to impact and transform the university, greater communities, and the world.
- Grad Student Groups by CEHD department:
- OLPD - Graduate League of OLPD (GLO)
- FSoS - Students Helping Advocate Relationships and Knowledge (SHARK)
- KIN - Kinesiology Student Council
- C&I - Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Association (CIGSA)
- EDPSY - School Psychology Student Association (SPSA)
Student support and wellness
- There is always someone here to help you. CEHD's steps and resources page walks you through how to manage challenges in your graduate program.
- Get additional mental health an wellbeing resources.
- SAFE-U promotes on-campus public safety.
- Recreation and Wellness Center is your home on campus for fitness, aquatics, sports clubs, and more. All students paying the Student Services fee have automatic membership to all RecWell facilities.
- The Student Health Benefit Plan is a cost-effective, comprehensive health plan designed to meet the unique needs of students. Additionally, Graduate Assistants may be eligible for the Graduate Assistant Health Plan that offers a different suite of benefits including access to the staff wellness program.
Resources for international students
- International students make up 10% of CEHD's graduate program enrollment. CEHD makes every effort to support its international students.
- International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is the University's hub for support for international students. Visa information, academic support, and extensive programming to connect you with the community on campus and in the Twin Cities.
University-level resources
Office for Diversity in Graduate Education helps future and current students prepare for graduate education, understand financing options, and provides academic support and mentorship.
The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) and the Professional Student Assembly (PSA) are University-level organizations to further graduate and professional student voices and representation beyond their colleges and departments.