TGS General Registrations (TGS)

TGS 370-0 Summer Research Opportunity Program (1 Unit)  

The Graduate School's Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) is a campus-based academic and research experience for outstanding undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior year, who are underrepresented in their field of study. The program is designed to prepare the students for graduate study and careers in academia. Each student participates in a research project that is guided by a faculty mentor, contributing as a member of a research team. The students attend weekly workshops, and professional developments that address issues related to research and graduate education.

TGS 500-0 Funded Doctoral Study (0 Unit)  

Available to doctoral students who are primarily doing research and are receiving funding. Provides full-time status.

TGS 509-0 Foundations of American English and Academic Culture (0 Unit)  

This non-credit course provides online English language instruction and information on adjusting to life at Northwestern for newly matriculated international graduate students enrolled in the ELP Foundations program.

TGS 512-0 Continuous Registration (0 Unit)  

Available to students who completed the program coursework and are continuing in their degree program (writing a thesis or dissertation and/or performing research required for the degree), but not receiving University or external funding. TGS 512-0 is a full time registration intended for students who are continuing to work in a full-time capacity toward degree completion.

TGS 514-0 Continuous Registration Exception (0 Unit)  

Available to students who are enrolled in a dual or joint degree program and are enrolled in the non-TGS portion of the dual/joint program. Requires permission of The Graduate School.

TGS 517-0 Science Writing/Communication (0 Unit)  

Skills & Careers in Science Writing is a graduate-level, 9-week writing and communications course designed for STEM graduate students (PhD track) at Northwestern. The course focuses on techniques and best practices for science writing/communication. Students will learn editorial skills, gain exposure to a breadth of career possibilities, and hone their writing skills through authentic writing and editorial assignments. The course will help STEM PhD trainees write clearly and speak confidently about their own research, providing a solid skills foundation for future pursuits in science writing and communication.

TGS 588-0 Resident Masters Study (0 Unit)  

Available to master's degree students who are primarily doing research related to a master's thesis or project. Provides full-time status, but allows no accumulation of credit or residency toward the master's degree. This registration requires The Graduate School's permission.