The Graduate School Advisory Council (GSAC) is a newly established body that brings together graduate student representatives from each school and college at Syracuse University. The Council provides a direct forum for communication between graduate students and the Dean of the Graduate School, ensuring that student perspectives inform initiatives, programs, and policies that shape the graduate experience.
GSAC members play a meaningful role in identifying priorities for graduate student activity fee funds, offering feedback on Graduate School programs and initiatives, and raising issues that affect the graduate community. Council participation provides valuable leadership experience, opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement, and the chance to make a tangible impact on graduate education at Syracuse University.
Membership is open to any residential graduate student in good academic standing, with representation from each school and college offering graduate programs. Master’s and doctoral students from all backgrounds and stages of study are encouraged to participate. GSAC members serve one-year terms, attending regular meetings throughout the academic year and representing the perspectives of their peers within their academic units.
Application details are distributed each fall. Students with questions about GSAC are encouraged to contact the Graduate School at gradschool@syr.edu for more information.