Resources for Current Students

Workshops & Events  

Note: Please visit our Dissertation & Thesis page to register for virtual help sessions with the Graduate School and University Libraries.
 

Graduate Student Support Group
  • Make connections with other graduate students
  • Gain support
  • Navigate grad school stress

This group meets bi-weekly on Zoom on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.

Please email group leader, Dr. Laura Longo for more information.

All Recovery Meeting: Open Forum

When: 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday

Where: University Library LI220. No registration or fee required to attend.

This is a non-denominational recovery meeting for every type of addiction. For students in recovery from substance use, gambling disorder, and other types mental health concerns (e.g., self-harm) who are seeking wellness and recovery support.

  • You do not need to identify as a person in recovery to attend.

  • Our meetings offer a safe and supportive space for students interested in recovery or those who are concerned about their substance use.

  • You may choose to share experiences and stories, but you are never required to do so.

  • Any student is welcome.

Learn more about the Collegiate Recovery Program.

SMART Recovery Group: Learn Coping Skills

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday

Where: University Library LI220. No registration or fee required to attend.

SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. Meetings are open to participants with any addiction (e.g., drugs, alcohol, gambling) to help one another resolve problems to find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives.

  • You do not need to identify as a person in recovery to attend.

  • Our meetings offer a safe and supportive space for students interested in recovery OR those who are concerned about their substance use.

  • You may choose to share experiences and stories, but you are never required to do so.

  • Any student is welcome.

Learn more about the Collegiate Recovery Program.

Refuge Recovery Group: Practice Mindfulness

When: 5 to 6 p.m. every Sunday

Where: Online via Zoom.

  • Meeting ID: 984 0050 6473

  • Passcode: RR2022

A Buddhist oriented, non-theistic approach to recovery. For sober students seeking recovery support.

  • You do not need to identify as a person in recovery to attend.

  • Our meetings offer a safe and supportive space for students interested in recovery OR those who are concerned about their substance use.

  • You may choose to share experiences and stories, but you are never required to do so.

  • Any student is welcome.

Learn more about the Collegiate Recovery Program.

University Resources 

Please visit the University's Current Students page for quick links to frequently visited websites, forms and other online resources available to all currently enrolled students. 

Visit the Graduate Policies page for quick links within the Graduate Bulletin.

Download and read a copy of the Graduate Student Guidebook here. 

Use your @albany.edu email address to access your free membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity or VersatilePhD. 
 

Resources

Forms 

If you encounter a problem completing a form, please email the Graduate School at graduate[email protected].

 

Graduation and Degree Award Application 

The University’s programs vary in pace and individualization. As a result, graduate students who are entering their expected final term of study for a degree must submit a degree award application to become a degree candidate. 

UAlbany uses degree award applications to audit students’ academic records to ensure degree clearance, order diplomas and identify students for Commencement purposes. 

You should submit a degree award application on MyUAlbany at the beginning of the semester in which you anticipate graduating. 

To participate in Commencement ceremonies and events, your degree award application must be received within the submission window detailed on the Academic Calendar. 

Please review the Graduate Bulletin's Degree Application Policies and the Registrar’s Degree Application page for more information. 

Note: Some academic departments require students to complete their program in a specific allotted time. The University statute of limitations policy for all other programs is as follows: 

  • Certificate programs: Six years 

  • Master’s programs: Six years 

  • Doctoral programs: Eight years 
     

Supplemental Program Applications 

Graduate students may be eligible to earn subordinate degrees within their disciplines. For example, students pursuing doctoral programs can also pursue master's degrees within their department.  

To activate a subordinate degree program, students need to submit a request in one of two ways: 

There is a $20 fee associated with a supplemental program application. Students will receive a confirmation email once their application is processed. 

Note: The supplemental program application can only be submitted for subordinate degrees within your department. You must submit a standard Graduate School application for programs outside of your department. 

Please review the Graduate Bulletin to determine if your discipline offers subordinate degrees within your department. 

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