PhD Student Handbook Most links below are linked from inside PhD Student Handbook
Recommended Timeline for PhD in Public Affairs student career - Start here for a general overview!
Recommended Job Market Timeline - Plan your search for post-PhD work
Advising and Mentoring Resources - Compiled by the Associate Dean
Registration Guidelines + Program Overview
Graduate Degree Plan (GDP/GPAS)
Travel reimbursement Procedure New, easier access!
Prelim, Prospectus Review, and Final Defense Processes
Summer Fellowship Criteria and Application
Top 10 Things Humphrey PhD Alumni Wish they had done more
Funding Opportunities (fellowships; travel)
Graduate and Professional Student Advising (Best Practices)
UM Library Resources Specific to PhD/Public Affairs
Message from Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Mental Health Committee
New Student Information
Living in Minnesota (ISSS Resource, good for non-international relocation as well)
Tutorials on using the MyU site: enrollment, account management, and other self-service tasks
Students preparing to graduate
After you graduate, your access to University applications like Gmail and Google Workspace, Zoom, and Microsoft 365 will change. Learn what to expect and how to prepare on the Leaving the University self-help guide.