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Graduate Student Government
GSG is the official voice of you, the Graduate Student Community.
The Graduate Student Government (or GSG) is the official voice of Northeastern University’s graduate student community, proudly representing over 18,000 graduate students across all colleges and campuses. We collaborate with the administration, faculty, staff, and fellow students to advocate for your needs, spearhead impactful initiatives, and enhance every aspect of graduate student life.
GSG is run by students, for students. Whether it’s addressing your concerns, launching new projects, or hosting events that build connections and promote professional development, your success and experience as a graduate student are at the core of our mission.
We’re here for you! Share your feedback, questions, concerns, or ideas by emailing us at gsg@northeastern.edu or reaching out through our website. If you include your email, we’ll respond within 24 hours. Together, let’s make the most of your Northeastern journey.
A Legacy of Leadership and Advocacy
This year, the Graduate Student Government (GSG) at Northeastern University celebrates decades of advocacy, leadership, and dedication to enhancing the graduate student experience. Since its founding in 1992, GSG has grown into a powerful voice for over 18,000 graduate students, championing their needs and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community across all colleges and campuses.
Our journey began with the formation of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) to address the lack of representation for graduate students. Over the years, GSG has evolved and achieved numerous milestones, leaving a lasting impact on graduate student life at Northeastern.
Major Accomplishments
- Successfully lobbied for higher stipends for graduate research and teaching assistants.
- Played a key role in creating a graduate study room and establishing a quiet fourth floor in Snell Library.
- Planned and managed the Graduate Information Forum, now known as Welcome & Graduate Orientation, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost since 1994.
- Partnered with Career Services to offer workshops tailored for graduate students.
- Continuously advocated for more dedicated graduate student spaces on campus.
- Helped establish awards specifically recognizing graduate student achievements.
- Instituted graduate funding through the Graduate Activity Fee, benefiting individuals and organizations.
- Supported and formally recognized graduate student organizations.
- Launched an annual graduate student survey to gather input and identify priorities.
- Took steps to formalize and establish College Councils (coming soon).
- Supported the creation of a centralized Fellowship/Grant/Research Opportunities database (coming soon).
- Passed a referendum to officially include the College of Professional Studies (Fall 2019).
