Welcome, CCAPS Graduate Students! This site connects you to valuable tools and resources to use as you progress through your graduate degree or certificate. You’ll find links to upcoming events, program-specific resources, leadership opportunities, and a team of individuals available to advise and guide you on your academic and professional journey. 

Important Dates and Events

Graduate Student Study Space

We are excited to provide a new way to connect and collaborate for all CCAPS graduate students this fall semester (September 3–December 10)

What: CCAPS Graduate Student Study Space

When: All current CCAPS graduate students: Mondays, noon–5 p.m.
MPS in ADDC/IBH students: Wednesdays, noon–5 p.m.

Where: Ruttan Hall, Suite 20 (Front Reception Area)

Join us for a flexible, drop-in study space designed to support your academic journey and build community. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to focus, want to collaborate informally with peers, or just need a break and some friendly faces—this space is for you.

Why stop by?

  • Meet fellow students in your program and across CCAPS graduate programs
  • Share tips on balancing grad school, work, and life
  • Build motivation and momentum throughout the semester
  • Enjoy light refreshments while you study or connect

Whether you're new to CCAPS or a returning student, we hope this space becomes a valuable part of your week. Staff may drop in occasionally to say hello as our schedules allow—we’re looking forward to connecting with you!

Student Services

As a CCAPS graduate student, you have access to a team of individuals dedicated to your academic and professional success, including: 

  • Director of Graduate Studies
  • Assigned Advisor
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Education Student Services Team
  • Admissions Coordinator
  • Graduate Program Coordinators
  • Director of Graduate Student Services
Graduate Student Services team: Amanda Barnett, Sue Burke Westacott, Sarah Cook, Connie Hessburg

Contact your program advisor if you have any questions about your degree progress, planning, or concerns. Contact information for advisors is listed on your MyU; other members of the graduate student services team can be found on your program’s Student Resources Canvas site (linked above).

Prospective graduate students, please contact Steve Wicks, graduate enrollment advisor, with any questions you may have about CCAPS graduate programs admission. 

Student Leadership Opportunities

CCAPS Graduate Education Student Advisory Committee (GESAC): Student representatives from CCAPS graduate programs help to inform continuous improvement of student experiences for all CCAPS graduate students.

Student representatives for the 2025–26 academic year:

  • Olivia Tregilgas, Master of Biological Sciences
  • Olivia Carraher, Master of Biological Sciences
  • Emily Pelke, MPS in Integrated Behavioral Health
  • Cooper Gerads, MPS in Integrated Behavioral Health
  • Rena Martine, MPS in Sexual Health 

CCAPS Graduate Program Advisory Boards: Most graduate programs have an advisory board that provides insight and guidance for educational programming. Membership typically includes the program Director of Graduate Studies, faculty, industry partners, alumni, and students.

Master of Biological Sciences Ambassador Program: Prospective MBS students can connect with recent MBS alumni to share their expertise and experience in the program.

Additional Resources

See your program’s Student Resources Canvas site for a more comprehensive list.