Student Resources
University Policies and Regulations
It is every student’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with University codes, policies and regulations. Please refer to the University Policies & Regulations site for complete information on sexual offense, academic dishonesty and student misconduct policies, as well as the Code of Conduct site to download the full version of the Code of Student Conduct.
Research
Academic and Administrative Forms
MSPA Student Handbook - 2012
Public Policy PhD Student Handbook - 2012
Applying for Graduation
- Graduate Certificate Degree Application
- Public Policy Degree Application form: MS degree
- Public Policy Degree Application form: PhD degree
Public Policy Dissertation Tracking Forms
- Dissertation Tracking Form 1: Notification of Candidacy
- Dissertation Tracking Form 2: Proposed Dissertation Committee
- Dissertation Tracking Form 3: Notification of Proposal Acceptance
- Dissertation Tracking Form 4: Notification of Intent to Defend Dissertation
- Dissertation Tracking Form 5: Results of Dissertation Defense
Public Policy Assistantship and Internship Forms
- Graduate Assistantship Information Form
- Assistantship Letter of Understanding
- Assistantship Evaluation Form
- Intership Proposal Form
Public Policy Additional Forms
- Elective and Independant Study
- Prior and Independant Learning
- Course Waiver Request Form
- Pro-Rated Financial Aid Form
- Degree Timeline
Student Life
Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Academic Calendar
Life on Campus
Visit Life on Campus for information on campus life and community benefits, such as student housing, clubs and organizations, student IDs, dining services, health services, student news, athletics & recreation, parking, the interfaith campus ministry, links to blackboard, the bookstore and the library, discount tickets to museums, cinemas, sporting events and various shows, and much more!
Additional Resources
Graduate Student Assembly (GSA)
GSA is UMass Boston’s graduate student government representation. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies (617-287-5700) for more information.
Writing Resources
Writing Resources Handbook
Thesis/Dissertation Style Guide
Step-by-Step Thesis/Dissertation Submission Instructions
Thesis and Dissertation Format Help
Sara Leahy
Thesis & Dissertation Format Consultant
CC - 2- 2014
617-287-5700
sara.leahy@umb.edu
Statistics Support
Jie Chen
University Statistician
Statistics Support
Healey 5-0001
617-287-5241
jie.chen@umb.edu
Graduate Writing Center
(Meesh McCarthy, Coordinator)
Academic Support Programs
CC-1-1300
gwc@umb.edu
617-287-6550
Career Resources
Career Handbook: MSPA Edition
Career Handbook: PhD Public Policy Edition
UMass Boston Career Services & Internships
Internship Handbook
