Graduate School

From the Dean of the Graduate School

Welcome!

Marquette University offers a broad array of outstanding graduate educational opportunities, including doctoral degrees, master’s degrees and certificate programs. Graduate-level programs contribute to the vibrant intellectual community found at Marquette. Each of the programs described in this section of the bulletin has been designed to provide you with the educational experience in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings that will help you meet your professional and personal goals.

Marquette’s graduate programs provide you with the opportunity to study with superb faculty who are strongly committed to their roles as teachers and as scholars. A spirit of exploration, discovery and innovation unites the work of our faculty and graduate students, whether they are probing the fundamental questions in their specific disciplines or applying new knowledge, often through novel interdisciplinary approaches, to solve some of the most challenging problems of our time. This vibrant community of scholars is informed by the mission of Marquette University. Graduate programs, while unique in emphasis and based on discipline-specific information and methods, are conducted in such a manner that students understand and appreciate the Jesuit/Catholic linking of faith, justice and search for truth. Further, Marquette's graduate programs emphasize a worldview informed by multicultural and global perspectives. Finally, students are encouraged to engage in service to their communities and to commit to the ethical practice of their profession.

In addition to the individual graduate programs, the Graduate School offers a wide range of academic support and professional development services. Among these is the Graduate Student Success Initiative which enables graduate and professional students to thrive intellectually, personally, and professionally. The Graduate Student Success Team assists graduate students with the opportunity to interact with colleagues from across campus and offer extracurricular social and professional development opportunities. More information about Graduate School programs and services is available on the Graduate School website.

I invite you to explore the details of our graduate programs through the links found here. The staff of the Graduate School and the faculty in the individual programs welcome your interest in Marquette University!

Scott C. D'Urso, Ph.D.
Acting Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies
and Dean of the Graduate School

Vision Statement

Building on a century of excellence and innovation in Catholic, Jesuit graduate education, the Marquette University Graduate School seeks to provide transformative experiences that cultivate leaders who impact communities and make a difference in the world.

Mission Statement

Informed by our Jesuit, Catholic heritage, and in partnership with institutional colleagues, community stakeholders and alumni, the mission of the Marquette University Graduate School is to ignite the development of ethical and innovative researchers, scholars, and professionals committed to serving the greater good.

How to Use The Graduate School Bulletin

The Graduate School Bulletin contains information regarding the academic calendar, admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. Prospective and current graduate students are responsible for all information contained in this bulletin that is pertinent to graduate study and their specific field. Academic policy and course changes apply to all students as of the date they become effective, regardless of whether they were in effect at the time the student initially enrolled at Marquette. A graduate student will follow the program requirements of the bulletin that are in effect in the term in which they begin their program of study, or any other bulletin used during their enrollment as long as the student's program has not been discontinued in the bulletin year the student decides to follow. That is, students may not continue in programs that have been discontinued, unless they maintain continuous enrollment from the time of admission and follow the degree requirements in effect during one of the bulletin years in which the program was active. Students must abide by only one bulletin's degree requirements. If any exceptions to this policy are required due to length of time between submitting an application and beginning the program, the student is notified in writing of the applicable bulletin to follow. In order to properly audit a student's academic record for graduation, the student must notify the Graduate School in writing if any bulletin other than the one in effect at the time of application is to be used.

Graduate School students must assume full responsibility for knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Graduate School and the special requirements of their individual degree programs. It is the responsibility of each graduate student to verify and meet the deadlines listed in the Academic Calendar (e.g., for submitting forms, submitting theses or dissertations).

Changes to the Graduate School Bulletin

Marquette University reserves the right to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever in its sole judgement it is deemed necessary or desirable. The decision of Marquette University as to the interpretation and method of implementation of its rules, regulations, program requirements, schedules and calendars shall be conclusive and final.

How to Contact the Graduate School

Location/Delivery address:
Zilber Hall, Suite 205
1250 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Mailing address:
Marquette University Graduate School
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881

Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Marquette University offices are closed for national and university holidays.

Website: http://www.marquette.edu/grad/
Email: mugs@marquette.edu
Phone: (414) 288-7137
Fax: (414) 288-1902