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.

Appointments for support services at the Grad Commons run week 2 through week 10. Currently, all appointments are being offered virtually.

Offered all year

Graduate Writing Center support - Graduate Writing Consultants are available for one-on-one or written feedback sessions. Please make an appointment to schedule a time.

Offered fall, winter, and spring terms

Statistics short format consulting - Stats got you stuck? Online consulting is available for students working on projects. Get help designing your study or analyzing your data. To learn more and sign up for a consultation, please visit the statistics consulting website. Consultations will take place 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays at the Graduate Student Commons. If you are more comfortable meeting with the consultants remotely, please email Peter Boyd (boydpe@oregonstate.edu) to request a Zoom meeting link after reserving a time on the calendar.

CAPS single session clinic for graduate students - Meet with a counselor for a one-time only session to discuss a current problem or concern. The counselor will help you clarify your problem and work with you to develop skills and strategies to create a personalized action plan. If you are in crisis, please call 541-737-2131 any time or visit the SSC website to find other resources.