• Program Policies and Degree Planning
• Funding and Employment
• Campus and Student Support
• Teaching and Professional Development
• Current Student Forms
• Travel and Transportation
• Technology and Facilities

Degree Planning and Policies

Find the policies, guidelines and resources you need to plan your graduate studies and stay on track toward graduation.

Department Policies and Guidelines

The PRTM Graduate Program Handbook (2026-27) outlines program requirements, academic policies, expectations and important milestones.

Additional resources include:

• Ph.D. Guidelines
• Master’s Degree Guidelines
• Article-Style Dissertation Guidelines
• Advisor Change Procedure
• Transfer from Master’s to Ph.D. Program
• Doctoral Student Teaching Compensation Policy

NC State Graduate School Resources

The NC State Graduate School Handbook provides universitywide policies and requirements for graduate students.

Degree Requirements and Planning

• Minimum Degree Requirements and Transfer Credits
• Minimum Enrollment Requirements
• Master’s Degree Procedures
• Doctoral Degree Requirements
• Degree Planning
• Building an Advisory Committee
• Scheduling an Exam
• Graduate School Forms

Academic Policies and Procedures

• Theses and Dissertations
• Electronic Theses and Dissertations
• Academic Difficulty
• Withdrawal from the University

Funding and Employment

Explore financial support, employment and university resources available to PRTM graduate students.

Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships

Explore financial support opportunities for prospective and current PRTM graduate students, including assistantships, fellowships, tuition support and health insurance benefits.

• Department Fellowships and Funding — Explore PRTM graduate assistantships, departmental fellowships and funding opportunities, including eligibility and application information.
• Graduate Student Support Plan — Learn how qualifying assistantships and fellowships may provide tuition support and health insurance, including eligibility requirements.
• Assistantship and Fellowship Policies and Benefits — Review university policies on eligibility, work responsibilities, stipends and benefits for graduate assistants and fellows.

Employment and Financial Resources

Access university resources for graduate student employment, tuition and billing.

• NC State Payroll Guide for Employees — Find information about payroll, direct deposit, deductions and employment taxes.
• Tuition, Billing and Student Accounts — Access tuition rates, billing information, payment options and student financial resources.

Campus and Student Support

Connect with resources that support your academic success and graduate student experience.

• Graduate Student Association
• New Graduate Student Survival Guide
• New Student Orientation
• Information for International Students and Scholars

Teaching and Professional Development

PRTM offers courses and university resources that help graduate students develop teaching, research and professional skills.

PRTM Teaching and Professional Development Courses

• PRT 685/885: Supervised Teaching — Guidelines for planning and delivering an undergraduate course with faculty mentorship, including teaching preparation, responsibilities and evaluation.
• PRT 884: Advanced Directed Study in PRTM — Guidelines for Ph.D. students pursuing careers outside academia to develop an individualized professional development plan with their faculty advisor.

Teaching and Research Resources

• NC State Graduate School Teaching Programs
• Open Educational Resources
• Khan Academy
• Social Science Research Network
• MERLOT
• Faculty Focus
• Graduate Student Research Symposium

Current Student Forms

Complete the following forms at designated points throughout the academic year.

• Mutual Expectations Form (2026-27): Faculty advisors and students complete this form at the beginning of each academic year to establish expectations for research, teaching, service and professional development.
• Travel and Professional Development Request Form: Students seeking departmental funding for travel or professional development should submit this form at the beginning of the academic year.
• Teaching Assistant Expectations Form: Instructors and teaching assistants complete this form before classes begin to clarify roles and responsibilities.
• Teaching Assistant Evaluation Form: Instructors complete this form at the end of the course to provide feedback on teaching assistant performance.
• Annual Activity Reporting Form (2026-27): Graduate students submit this form each April to document accomplishments in research, teaching, professional development and service.
• Annual Progress Evaluation Form (2026-27): Faculty advisors complete this form each May to evaluate student progress, identify strengths and discuss areas for improvement.
• Graduate Student Fellowship Application: Eligible students may apply for departmental fellowships for the 2026-27 academic year. Applications are due Dec. 15, 2026.

Travel and Transportation

Find university travel policies, authorization procedures and transportation resources.

• NC State Travel Policies and Procedures
• Equipment Room and Vehicle Pool Information
• NC State Parking and Transportation

Travel authorization: Before traveling on university business, submit a travel authorization through MyPack Portal under Faculty & Staff > Financial Systems > Travel Authorizations.

Technology and Facilities

Access college technology support, room reservations and campus resources.

• College of Natural Resources IT Services — Request technical assistance by emailing [email protected] or submitting an IT Help Form.
• Room Scheduling — Find information about reserving college spaces.