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 continue providing a space for all CCAPS graduate students to connect and collaborate during the first half of the spring semester.

  • What: CCAPS Graduate Student Study Space
  • When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00–4:30 p.m.*
    March 2–May 4, 2026**
  • Where: Ruttan Hall, Suite 20 (Front Reception Area)
  • Who: All current CCAPS graduate students

* Students already in the space before 4:30 p.m. may stay until 5:00 p.m.
**The study space will not be available March 9 or 11 due to Spring Break.

Join us for a flexible, drop-in study space designed to support your academic journey and build community. The best way students can show interest in the space so that it will continue through future semesters is by attending.

Why stop by?

  • Prepare for midterms and have a dedicated space for group collaboration.
  • 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 Resources

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 in your program’s Student Handbook (linked above).

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 

Discover more about the role of this committee in this interview with GESAC members.

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.

Additional Resources

See your program’s Student Handbook for a more comprehensive list.