About the Guarini School

The Frank J. Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies sits at the center of Dartmouth's research enterprise. Our interdisciplinary emphasis brings together graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across disciplines and provides supports as they drive discovery, teach and mentor undergraduates, and extend Dartmouth's impact around the world.

Graduate education has been part of Dartmouth's mission since its first advanced degree was awarded in 1865. The establishment of the Guarini School in 2016, which was Dartmouth's first new school in more than 150 years, reflects Dartmouth's commitment to research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the preparation of its students and postdocs for global leadership.

• 1,000+ graduate students and 250+ postdoctoral scholars embedded across Dartmouth's research enterprise

• R1 research institution with very high research activity

• Member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) since 2019

• Top 100 patent-producing universities worldwide for the 9th time since 2013 (National Academy of Inventors, 2024)

• Highly selective doctoral and master's programs with strong faculty mentorship

• Interdisciplinary by design, with students working across departments, schools, and research centers

• Global community, with ~40% international graduate students

Student Experience and Outcomes

• Fully funded PhD programs with close faculty collaboration

• Direct access to faculty mentors in a low student-to-faculty environment

• Career pathways across sectors, including academia, industry, policy, and nonprofits

• Professional development and externships connecting students with alumni and employers

• Strong integration into undergraduate education through teaching and mentoring

• Dedicated community spaces and programming, including the Guarini Commons