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!

2024-2025 WGSS Graduate Handbook 

APPENDIX I: Student Timeline & Checklist

APPENDIX II: Directed Reading/Directed Research Approval 

APPENDIX III: Advisor & 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 Resources:

• LGS Certificate Student Declaration Instructions and Signature Form
• LGS Degree Completion with Certificate Completion Signature Form
• Laney Graduate School Student Handbook 2023-2024
• WGSS Graduate Student Resources Canvas Site (Login Required).