Check out our About page to learn about the group, and our History page to learn how we were founded.

We host meetings once a month. Towards the end of the semester we have our open meeting that all are welcome to attend! Be on the lookout for an email alerting you to that meeting.

If you’re looking for help with something, check out our member page so you can find the right person. Or check out descriptions of our different positions.

The Bio Department Handbook is good for logistics on classes, qualifying exams, and defending.

The CEGSS Handbook is a general survival guide to living in Waco. It covers everything from housing to restaurants to personal care and more!

Are you looking for a certain form?

• Our Paperwork page holds forms for defending proposals and dissertations
• Financial reimbursement or grants can be found on the Travel or Smith Fellowship pages

Are you soon-to-start or within the first weeks of starting grad school? Read the First Weeks guide.

Read the CEGSS handbook for tips and tricks of living in Waco and ways to get involved.

Remember that self-care is always important.  Take a look at our Health and Wellness Resources.

Need health insurance? Read more here.

Once you’ve started school, it can be hard to feel successful. Check out some tips here.

Feeling like you’re pinching pennies? Snag some extra cash by proctoring here.

Read the CEGSS handbook to learn more about life in and around Waco.

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Email CEGSS with any questions or concerns at cegss@baylor.edu

Do you have something you’d like included in the monthly Newsletter? Email us.