Graduate Student Support

Graduate and professional students face unique challenges that impact their well-being, their sense of belonging, and their academic progress. From overcoming academic challenges to managing their finances, we’re here to help graduate students develop the skills to thrive in their programs and beyond.

Graduate Student Appointments

Use this link to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment or sign up for an Accountability Group.

Consultations

One-on-one consultations on a range of topics designed to provide individualized guidance and support to help USC graduate students meet their academic and financial goals.

Talk with a Peer Graduate Success Consultant to receive guidance on topics including

Planning Toward Your Goals
Managing Your Time in Grad School
Study Skills and Habits
Managing Your Reading Load
Managing Your Writing Process

Talk with a Peer Graduate Success Consultant to receive guidance on topics including

Budgeting 101
Financial Apps and Resources
Planning for Student Loan Repayment
Understanding Credit and Debt

Accountability Groups

Weekly recurring small group meetings with a dedicated facilitator to promote independent work and community building in a structured, goal-oriented environment.

Fall 2025 Accountability Group Times

Sunday 4:00-6:00pm (virtual)
Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm (virtual)
Tuesday 6:00-8:00pm (virtual)
Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm (virtual)
Thursday 12:00-2:00pm (virtual)
Friday 12:00-2:00pm (in-person)

Sign up for Accountability Groups today!

Please note that joining an Accountability Group is a semester long commitment.

Workshops & Events

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Setting Your Grad School Resolutions

December 11th - 12pm-1pm

This virtual workshop is designed to reflect on the year and create smart, achievable goals for winter break, spring semester and beyond. Join us as we discuss planning and habit-building strategies that will stick. Whether your goals are big or small, academic or personal, this workshop will help you enter the new year with intention.

RSVP Here for the Link

Request a Tutor

Please fill out this form if you are a graduate student looking for course-specific tutoring.

While the Student Success Center currently does not have dedicated graduate-level tutors, we will do our best to pair you with a qualified undergraduate tutor.

Note: Due to the advanced nature of graduate-level courses, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide support for all material.

Student Success Center