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Graduation Ceremony

Thriving together in Grad School

Grad school is hard. We get it, and we can help.

As experts in graduate education, adult learning, and well-being,
at GradTLC we foster community, flourishing, and scholarly success for Masters, Professional, and Doctoral students.

​Through high-touch, blended courses we help you unpack the hidden curriculum of graduate education to thrive.

​In small groups we help you set goals and stay accountable within a supportive community of like-minded grad peers. 

Our free, interactive mini workshops offer just-in-time skills and helpful practices for success.

Work with an expert thinking partner 1:1 for tailored  support and guidance when you need it most. 

Sound familiar?

"Am I really prepared for this?"

"How can I find out what's expected of me,

and whether I'm meeting the mark?"

"There's no way I can do all the assigened reading."

"Am I smart enough to be here?"

“I have so many commitments

and not enough time.”

"I'm not sure how to ask for help, or even who to ask."

“How do I ‘participate’ in seminar courses?”

“I’m still figuring out how to be a grad student, and now I have to teach?!

“Phew! I finished required courses....

But now what?!”

"How can I write consistently?"

“My advisor isn't giving me useful or timely feedback.”

"Am I the only one who feels this way?"

"Will I ever be done?"

You are not alone.

Grad school is hard. In the most recent national study* only 57% of PhD students completed their degrees within 10 years.

Below is a graph of the completion rate for Humanities PhDs over ten years.

Percent of students graduating each year and Percent of students graduating cumulatively--Humanities PhDs

*Council of Graduate Schools PhD Completion and Attrition Study, 2008. Data taken over 10 year period from 30 programs. 

Grad school is likely different from everything that you've experienced before, and it can be challenging in unexpected and confusing ways.

Together, let's change these statistics.

Our programs offer skills and strategies to help you complete your degree successfully, as part of a supportive community, and while centering your well-being.

Imagine what it would mean to
  • Excel in grad school because you know what to expect
  • Join a supportive community of like-minded peers
  • Gain effective learning, reading and note-making strategies
  • Navigate courses, classroom, and campus dynamics like a pro
  • Work with your advisor effectively
  • Use your time intentionally
  • Meet your goals consistently
  • Successfully plan and execute your thesis or dissertation
  • Get enough sleep

You can do this!

We've worked with hundreds of grad students, both individually and in small groups, at the following institutions to help them achieve their goals:

Fordham University
University of Washington logo
Pace University logo
Princeton University logo
Georgetown University logo

Hear what participants have to say

"I feel a lot more confident sitting in class now because I'm aware of resources on and beyond  campus."

1st yr PhD Student, University of WA

on Gateway to Grad School - PhD course

Learn more about our offerings

​Through high-touch, blended courses we help you unpack the hidden curriculum of graduate education to thrive.

​In small groups we help you set goals and stay accountable within a supportive community of like-minded grad peers. 

Our free, interactive mini workshops offer just-in-time skills and helpful practices for success.

Work with an expert thinking partner 1:1 for tailored  support and guidance when you need it most. 

College Students

Course Info

Structure:

  • Typically 6 weeks long, with 6 asynchronous modules and 6 live, facilitated virtual meetings

  • Tailored, high-touch, connected support

Time Commitment:

  • Approximately 2-3 hours/week on your own

  • 50 minutes /week for live meetings

  • total: ~ 20-24 hours/course

Why Participate?

  • Explore and practice evidence-based tools and strategies to learn and thrive as a grad student

  • Reflect on key issues that will help you learn and thrive as a grad student beyond your program's curriculum 

  • Cultivate well-being and feelings of belonging as a grad student, and counteract impostor stress and isolation

  • Dismantle the "hidden curriculum" of grad school

  • Create a community of fellow grad students beyond your institution

Groups Info

Structure:

  • Live, virtual meetings with a small group, led by expert facilitator

  • Tailored, high-touch, connected support


Time Commitment:

  • 75 minutes/week for 12 weeks


Why Participate? 

  • Access the support, community, and feeling of belonging from your peers that will boost your success in grad school

  • Make actionable goals and be held accountable to them

  • Share and learn strategies for thriving as a graduate student 

  • Discuss the ins and outs of academic writing

  • Write together (if desired)

Register for Upcoming Events

Our 2025 Mini-Workshops (Free!)

Our free, live, interactive mini-workshops are held on the last Wednesday of each month, from 12:15-1pm EST

1/29

“Why is it so hard to get anything done?” Cultivating New Habits for the New Year

2/26

How do I prepare for and ‘participate’ in a seminar course?” Navigating coursework

3/26

“My advisor won’t give me timely or useful feedback” Mentoring Up

4/30

“What happens when I never have to take another class?” Completing Coursework and Candidacy exams

5/28

“I love (or hate!) my dissertation–but I can’t make progress in writing” Planning for a Productive Summer

6/26

“I am ready to quit midway into my PhD program–what can I do?” Considering goals, and charting a way forward

7/23

“My advisor is leaving”–and other tough issues with faculty mentors” Mentoring Up

8/20

“Wait - I just learned how to be a grad student, and now I have to teach?” Balancing teaching & scholarship 

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