Welcome to the College of Graduate Studies at
Middle Tennessee State University

Sam H. Ingram Building
MTSU Box 42
2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
615-898-2840 (voice) | 615-904-8020 (fax)
graduate@mtsu.edu

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Attention GRE Takers!

MTSU's next GRE workshop will take place this Summer, from June 15th - June 17th. The cost to attend this three-day GRE preparation workshop is only $145 dollars, less than half of what other agencies charge. Register soon, as seating is limited! Get more information and register, or visit MTSU's GRE Website here.

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Graduate Student Association (GSA)

All graduate students in good standing are members of the Graduate Student Association (GSA). The GSA is working to be the official voice of graduate students on campus. We represent graduate students to the administration, faculty committees, and the Student Government Association. The GSA is also the group to participate in if you have questions or problems with graduate student life at MTSU and to support each other as we pursue our academic endeavors. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mtsugsa; get involved!

Meeting dates for the 2011-2012 Academic Year:
(all meetings are held in the Faculty Senate Chambers (JUB 100) at 4:00 pm)

November 4, 2011
December 2, 2011
January 13, 2012
February 3, 2012
March 2, 2012
April 6, 2012

For more information contact your GSA President, Katie Stringer at mtsugsa@gmail.com.

Note: This email should not be used for admissions information.

Graduate Student Association Flyer

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2012 Spring Thesis and Dissertation Submission Deadline

The last day to file your thesis or dissertation for May graduation is Friday, March 23, 2012 . Submit ONE copy of the signed thesis/dissertation and ONE copy on CD or flash drive to the College of Graduate Studies for evaluation. Your thesis/dissertation must be submitted in a letter size envelope with your name, MTSU id number (M number) and email address clearly written on the front of the envelop. Click here for further information and instructions.

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MTSU Announces Three New Ph.D. programs

Molecular Biosciences - a rigorous, research-oriented program that will teach students to understand biological patterns and processes the the molecular scale.

Computational Science - a research-centered program designed to provide unique educational and research opportunities to solve complex problems using numerical solution, computational modeling, and computer simulation.

Mathematics and Science Education - is designed to prepare graduates for positions in colleges and universities where they will conduct discipline-based research and prepare America's next generation of K-12 mathematics and science teachers, as well as for leadership positions in a variety of educational settings.

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Important Dates for Spring 2012 Graduation Candidates

January 26: Last day to file Notice of Intent to Graduate Form for May 2012 graduation

March 23: Last day to file thesis or dissertation for May 2012 graduation

March 24: Comprehensive Examinations begin. Contact your department of major for specific date

April 27: Last day to remove incomplete grades for May 2012 graduation

May 5: Spring 2012 Commencement

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Other Dates of Importance

January 12: Classes Begin

January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

March 10: Written Doctoral Examinations begin. Contact your department of major for specific date

March 5-9: Spring Break - NO CLASSES

April 2-13: Early Registration for Summer and Fall 2012 semesters

April 23: Comprehensive Examination results due in the College of Graduate Studies from departments

April 15: Completed Spring 2012 Graduate Assistantship Hiring Packets due in College of Graduate Studies

April 26: Study Day - NO CLASSES

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Priority Dates for Application Submission

March 1, 2012	Priority Date for Summer 2012
June 1, 2012	Priority Date for Fall 2012
October 1, 2011	Priority Date for Spring 2013

Applications will continue to be accepted after the priority dates and will be processed in the order in which they are received. Applicants are encouraged to have all credentials on file well in advance of the desired term of entry.

International applicants are encouraged to complete their application as early as possible. The priority dates provide time for the additional governmental processing of immigration documents and issuance of visas.

NOTE: Individual programs may have earlier deadlines. Prospective students should review their program information for details.

• Academic Calendar for Graduate Students

• Online Course Schedule

• Registration Guide