Student Resources

Richard G. Trefry Library

The Trefry Library offers extensive access to online databases, books, open access resources, and research guides. Librarians are available to provide personalized research assistance.

Communities and Writing Groups

You are strongly encouraged to form communities, such as study and writing groups with fellow students to motivate each other and provide accountability during the dissertation process. 

Professional Development

You are encouraged to attend professional events, such as conferences organized by the Policy Studies Organization, which has an affiliation with APUS, American Council on Education (ACE), and other discipline-specific conferences.

Institutional Review Board

The Institutional Review Board assists researchers in conducting research ethically and protecting human subjects during a research project. If you plan to complete a research project with human subjects, you should become familiar with the IRB website and process before submitting a proposal.