The Graduate School at John Carroll University
Fostering academic excellence, scholarly integrity, and student success across all graduate programs.
The Graduate School at John Carroll University provides academic leadership and administrative oversight for all graduate-level programs across our colleges. From program development and curriculum review to student success and policy governance, we support the full lifecycle of graduate education.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor while advancing equity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development. Whether you are a faculty member, graduate student, or prospective applicant, our office is here to support your journey.
Graduate Programs at JCU
John Carroll offers more than 40 graduate programs and certificates designed to deepen expertise, develop ethical leadership, and serve the greater good. Our programs span the arts, sciences, education, business, and health—and every program is grounded in our Jesuit mission of care, reflection, and purpose.
Whether you're pursuing counseling, business analytics, biology, education, or theology, you’ll benefit from small cohorts, one-on-one faculty mentorship, and a network of over 50,000 alumni.
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Three Minute Thesis Competition
The 3-Minute Thesis, Essay, or Creative Project Competition gives JCU graduate students the opportunity to present an original research topic to a panel of judges in just three minutes with the aid of a single PowerPoint slide. The competition is held annually in February and open to the community.
Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) at John Carroll University serves as a voice for graduate students while providing opportunities for professional development, networking with other graduate students, representing the graduate student body on university-wide committees, and much more. All actively enrolled members of the JCU graduate student community are members of the GSA.
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Three Minute Thesis Competition
The 3-Minute Thesis, Essay, or Creative Project Competition gives JCU graduate students the opportunity to present an original research topic to a panel of judges in just three minutes with the aid of a single PowerPoint slide. The competition is held annually in February and open to the community.
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Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) at John Carroll University serves as a voice for graduate students while providing opportunities for professional development, networking with other graduate students, representing the graduate student body on university-wide committees, and much more. All actively enrolled members of the JCU graduate student community are members of the GSA.
Our Strategic Priorities
We believe that graduate education should reflect the Jesuit values of purpose, reflection, and care for the whole person (cura personalis). The Graduate School prioritizes:
Expanding access and affordability
Enhancing mentorship and advising
Upholding academic excellence and integrity
Fostering interdisciplinary learning and collaboration
These principles guide everything we do—from policy to practice.
Academic Promise
As a Jesuit and Catholic University, John Carroll University strives to foster the fullest development of its students in an atmosphere of support and concern. The Jesuit value of cura personalis, the care of each and every individual, along with the University’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service call us to promote the growth and development of the whole person.
- Demonstrate an integrative knowledge of their discipline that extends beyond that attained at the undergraduate level;
- Develop habits of critical analysis to apply to essential questions, issues and problems within the field;
- Apply creative and innovative thinking to critical issues in the field;
- Communicate skillfully in multiple forms of expression;
- Understand and promote social justice;
- Apply a framework for examining ethical dilemmas of a particular field of study;
- Employ leadership and collaborative skills.
Lead with Insight,
Serve with Impact
John Carroll University offers graduate programs designed for busy professionals, aspiring researchers, and purpose-driven changemakers. Whether you're advancing your career or deepening your expertise, our supportive graduate community will help you chart the right path.
