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JMU GRAD SUCCESS

A holistic approach to the academic success of graduate students

SIX KEY FACTORS

for Graduate Success

You need more than a good GPA to succeed during your graduate studies and after graduation. Your personal, academic, and professional development involves six crucial skill sets: scholarship, teaching, communication, career planning, leadership, and wellness. Our goal is to connect you with resources and opportunities that will equip you with vital skills for lasting success.

• Click on the descriptions below to learn about each skill set and to find related JMU resources.

• Visit our blog for tips and insights on how to make the most of your grad experience.

• Check out upcoming events to find workshop offerings and social events.

Scholarship

Understand the best practices for conducting research, share the results of your work, and build your reputation as a scholar.

Teaching

Expand your pedagogical toolbox, master new instructional technologies to enhance classroom innovation, and develop effective strategies for working with diverse student populations.

Communication

Express your ideas clearly in written, spoken, and digital formats, collaborate effectively with teams in both academic and professional settings, and refine your interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships.

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Career Planning

Set clear goals for the future, create an action plan, and foster relationships that prepare you to enter the workforce successfully.

Leadership

Cultivate critical leadership skills, develop meaningful partnerships, and actively engage with your community.

Wellness

Enrich your relationships with healthy work-life intersections, strengthen your mind, body, and spirit, and learn practical skills for managing time and money.

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