Effectiveness and Purpose
Create time management, well-being, and planning strategies to meet personal and professional goals.
Individual Development Plans

IDPs are professional development tools that can help you identify strengths, interests, and areas for growth in order to set goals for your graduate studies and career.
Graduate students supported on NSF grants may be required to complete an IDP. Even if it isn't required for you, an IDP can help forward your goals.
Planning & Time Management

The Grad Hub offers support for planning, organization, time management, and maintaining a good work/life balance. Meet with us in the Hub or online to find out how we can help, or drop in at any of our workshops and events.
Seeking and Applying for Funding

Understand the different types of funding available for graduate school and post-graduate opportunities; learn how to search for funding; and how to apply effectively.
Physical Wellness

Access a variety of campus resources supporting your physical health and well being.
Mental Wellness & Resilience

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) provides clinical services and wellness programming to support your personal and academic goals and to enhance your personal growth and wellbeing here at Western and beyond.
Financial Literacy

The Merriman Financial Literacy Program empowers our audiences with the knowledge and tools to make sound decisions regarding their short- and long-term financial goals in a way that supports their overall wellbeing.