Questions concerning curriculum and pedagogy, classroom relationships with tutors and other students, and policies governing campus life should be addressed to the Associate Dean, who serves as the graduate student advisor. Students are encouraged to introduce themselves to, and meet with, the Associate Dean, as they need. The Associate Dean is sometimes available at student social events, where casual conversations concerning the academic programs and student life are welcome.
The Graduate Program Administrator serves as a liaison between students and the Offices of the Dean, Registrar, Student Engagement, Financial Aid, and Treasurer, and is available to answer questions about academic issues and campus life, as well as all general questions, when the Associate Dean is unavailable.
Both the Associate Dean and the Graduate Program Administrator serve unofficially as ombudsmen for students in their dealings with other campus offices. All graduate students are advised strongly to bring problems or disputes to the Associate Dean’s attention before they approach the Dean or the President, as the Associate Dean may be able to resolve some problems; college personnel may address others more easily or quickly through his/her intervention.
The Office of the Graduate Institute is located just inside the main entrance of Levan Hall. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments with the Associate Dean may be made through the Graduate Program Administrator, 505-984-6050.
Please contact the Graduate Institute Office (ext. 6082 or 505-984-6082) for current guidelines concerning the use of the Graduate Common Room in Levan Hall. Note that undergraduates may not attend the regular Graduate Institute gatherings after seminar on Thursday nights in the room.
All graduate student requests that require campus facilities and/or space must be made through the appropriate office. The Graduate Office and Student Engagement Office can help schedule all graduate meetings, study groups, clubs, gatherings, and event requests, and an office representative orders any food or technology needed. Please see the “Student Activities and Events” section for more details.
The Graduate Council is an organization that focuses on issues of importance and concern to Graduate Institute students. The council consists of one member from each graduate seminar or tutorial, who volunteers or is elected at the beginning of each term, and of student members at large who meet the attendance requirement for becoming such. Four elected officers lead the council and are responsible for scheduling and conducting regular weekly meetings. The council addresses the concerns of the graduate students of St. John’s College to the college community.
The Graduate Council uses part of the student activity fee to defray the expenses of special academic events, Thursday evening after-seminar gatherings, picnics, coffee socials, sports events, and guerrilla seminars. The use of these funds for alcoholic beverages or alcoholic beverage supplies is strictly prohibited.
All students taking classes in-person must check-in on-campus prior to the start of the term. Students planning to live on-campus who arrive on the weekend or after office hours during the week can pick up their housing packets at the switchboard near the community mailboxes in Pritzker Student Center. The Resident Advisor (RA) of the graduate student residence hall assists with housing registration. For vehicle registration information, see the “Vehicle Registration and Parking Permits” section of the Handbook.
