Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services

The primary services offered by GSPCS include:

Resolution Services

Graduate school is full of challenges, both academically and personally. Graduate students are often working to navigate studies, research, funding, and relationships with peers and advisors, often under pressure. Addressing your concern or sharing a need can feel like one more thing to do, and many students and staff can feel stuck as a result. Rackham is here to help you problem-solve. Please use this form to request a meeting.

Academic Integrity

Integrity in research and scholarship is a fundamental value of the University of Michigan. It is the responsibility of all students to conduct research and scholarly activities in an ethical manner at all times. Rackham students are responsible for understanding and observing the graduate school’s academic and professional integrity policy. Please use this form to report violations of academic and professional integrity.

Well-Being Advocate Program

The Well-Being Advocate Program encompasses the Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-Being Advocate Program, led by the Rackham Well-Being Advocate and consists of existing members of departments (students, faculty, and/or staff), who help connect graduate students and mentors with existing campus resources and as they enact changes within graduate programs. In conjunction with department leadership, the Well-Being Advocate develops programs and initiatives focused on creating climates and cultures in support of graduate student mental health. If your graduate program is interested in learning more about the Advocate program, please contact Rackham Well Being.

Faculty and Staff Consultations

Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services can also advise Faculty and staff about Rackham and university policies and procedures, make referrals, and offer resources when appropriate. Please use this form to request a meeting.

GSPCS also provides direct services to students with personal/social, mental health, physical health, academic, behavioral, or other difficulties who would benefit from intervention and referrals to on- and off-campus resources and to ensure they receive appropriate interventions and support.

Emergency Funds

Consult with students facing financial hardship and address questions regarding Rackham emergency fund eligibility.

Leave of Absence

Help students decide if a leave of absence is right for their personal circumstances, discuss implications of taking a leave, and identify considerations when returning from a leave of absence. For questions or concerns about leaves of absence, please contact [email protected]

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Launched during the winter 2024 term, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) serves as a hub to support postdoctoral fellows across the university. For questions or concerns about conflict resolution involving postdocs, please contact the office directly.

Parental Accommodation

Assist students with reduced academic expectations and time to degree extensions for students who become parents.

Transitional Support for Change of Advisors

Provide support for a change in a doctoral student’s dissertation advisor due to a variety of factors.

Year Round Services

Assist Ph.D. students with accessing university services during spring/summer terms when students may not be registered for classes.