Graduate Student Handbook

The guidelines and procedures for all Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies graduate students are contained within our handbook. Below are links to both the handbook and the forms required at various stages of the program. Keep the handbook close and refer to it often!

2023 - 2024 Handbook

APPENDIX I: STUDENT TIMELINE AND CHECKLIST 

APPENDIX II: DIRECTED READING/DIRECTED RESEARCH APPROVAL FORM

APPENDIX III: ADVISOR AND COMMITTEE DESIGNATION FORM

APPENDIX IV: COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION COMPLETION FORM        

APPENDIX V: PROSPECTUS APPROVAL FORM

APPENDIX VI: GRADUATE FIELDWORK CHECKLIST

APPENDIX VII: STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM

APPENDIX VIII: CERTIFICATE COMPLETION FORM

Additional Links:

1. LGS Certificate Student Declaration Instructions and Signature Form

2. LGS Certificate Completion Instructions and Form 

3. Laney Graduate School Student Handbook (2021-2022)

4. WGSS Graduate Program Resources Canvas Site (login required).