The Graduate Student Commons, or Grad Commons, is a place for graduate students on the sixth floor of the Valley Library. It supports student success by providing independent, collaborative and facilitated learning experiences.

As graduate students have unique educational journeys at Oregon State, a prominent and defined space on campus dedicated to all graduate students demonstrates their importance to the institution’s culture and mission.

The Grad Commons is a joint project between the Oregon State University Libraries and Press and the Graduate School.

Writing help - Join representatives from the Graduate Writing Center for expert writing help on Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m. in Benny's Room, Valley Library 6812. Please make an appointment before arriving.

Statistics consulting - Stats got you stuck? Consulting is available to students working on projects. Get help designing or analyzing your next study in Bernice's Room, Valley Library 6822 on Mondays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting week 2, October 7 to December 2, except for November 11. To sign up for a consultation, please:

1. Select an appointment time on our calendar, and
2. Complete the client information form with information pertaining to your project

Please note that the first two time slots each day are reserved for students in the College of Agricultural Sciences until 24 hours before the appointment time, after which any student may book the time slot.

Institutional Review Board - Does my study require a Institutional Review Board review? What does the IRB look for when reviewing my application? What are some common mistakes I should avoid? Get your questions answered at the IRB Student Advising Hours in Bernice's Room, Valley Library 6822 on Mondays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting week 2, October 7 to December 2, except for November 11. Also available by appointment for students at a distance or at the Corvallis campus.

Here’s what you can do at the Grad Commons:

• Study and relax in the comfortable and light-filled Reading Room.
• Reserve a small group room for group study and research.
• Reserve the technology-enhanced 6420 classroom for teaching practice, an oral exam, or committee meetings.
• Attend workshops in the 6420 classroom.
• Work in the open study space and utilize computer workstations with statistical software.
• Meet with representatives from the IRB Office, the Graduate Writing Center, and the Department of Statistics.
• Request a research rooms for the length of an academic term. Available to all graduate students in the writing or research phase of their degree.
• Checkout a laptop for up to 10-weeks for off-site research projects.