Graduate School - Thrive to Completion Program

The School of Graduate Studies and Research announces it’s Thrive to Completion program, an eight-month professional development series designed specifically for current master and doctoral students at Norfolk State University. Whether you are just beginning your graduate journey or advancing toward your thesis, capstone, dissertation, or defense, this program was created with you in mind.

Thrive to Completion is more than a workshop series. It is a community of scholars committed to your persistence, your wellbeing, and your professional future. Each month we will gather in person and online to build the skills, networks, and confidence that graduate study demands. Sessions are designed to be practical and relevant to where you are right now in your program.

What to expect

Eight signature sessions, one per month, delivered in hybrid format Optional accountability hours such as writing time Resources shared through our Team site A certificate of completion and digital badge for students who meet participation requirements

Sessions at a glance

Graduate Success Roadmap and Community Launch - August 28, 2026 - 12:30 – 2:30pm

Writing, Reading, and Productivity Systems - September 25, 2026 - 12:30 – 2:30pm

Mentorship - October 23, 2026 - 12:30 – 2:30pm

Wellness, Resilience, and Work-Life Integration - November 20, 2026 - 12:30 – 2:30pm

Communication Style and Professional Voice - January 29, 2027 - 12:30 – 2:30pm

Leadership and Teamwork in Graduate Education and Beyond - February 27, 2027 - 12:30 – 2:30pm

Financial Wellness and Funding Strategy - March 18, 2027 - 12:30 – 2:30pm

Milestones, Completion Momentum, and Program Celebration - March 2027 - TBA

Sessions are invitation only – For more information, please contact: [email protected]