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Policy

The Graduate School supports four (4) University-­wide graduate student organizations. All four organizations are open to all graduate students, and membership shall not be restricted to any graduate student on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or veteran status.

• The Graduate Student Association is an academic, social, and governance organization that represents graduate students at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University. It sponsors a travel assistance fund, publishes a regular newsletter, advocates for the interests and concerns of graduate students, and organizes several social events each year. An Associate Dean for the Graduate School is the advisor. The GSA selects student representatives to the University Senate, Graduate Council, and numerous campus-wide committees.
• The Graduate Students of Color Association is designed to support the campus life of graduate students of color through academic, cultural, political, and social support through allyship and community. This organization does not discriminate in its membership on the basis of race. An Associate Dean for the Graduate School is the advisor.
• Graduate Student Pride Association (GSPA) - represents and gives voice to the concerns of LGBTQ+ and queer graduate and professional students at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University through allyship and community. This organization does not discriminate in its membership on the basis of gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• International Graduate Student Association (IGSA) provides community for international graduate students who are in the US for their advanced degree through allyship and community. This group also advocates for international students to university leaders and plans social events for graduate students. This organization does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or ethnicity. An Associate Dean for the Graduate School is the advisor. 

Related Form(s)

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Additional Resources and Procedures

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FAQ

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Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2027

Responsible Officer

Legal Authority

Not Applicable.

Compliance Policy

No

Revision History

 Edited November 2021; Edited July 2023; Edited July 2025

Reference ID

Graduate Handbook 2.6

Reviewing Bodies

Administrative