From: Graduate Academic Advising & Engagement
Date: December 3, 2025
Subject: The Grad Insider: Welcome to December 🎓✨



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Fall Semester Finish Line

The end of the semester is almost here, with classes wrapping up on 12/15. Now’s a good time to look at what’s left on your plate, set a few priorities, and take things one task at a time. Try to build in small breaks and stick with the habits that keep you grounded. You’ve put in a lot of work this fall, and a strong finish is absolutely within reach. Keep going, you’re close to the finish line!

Advisors Corner

Tip of the week: Prepare for Graduation!

December graduates: We're so proud of everything you've achieved during your time at Bentley! If you haven't already, make sure you complete your diploma questionnaire in Workday. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

Spring and summer graduates: Now's the time to apply for degree completion! You have until January 26th to submit your information on Workday.

🗓️ Dates to Remember

12/15: Last day of regularly scheduled fall courses
*Final grades are posted in Workday within 72 hours of classes finishing*
12/22 - 1/2/26:  University offices closed

Office Spotlight: Counseling Center

Did you know Bentley's counseling center is available to graduate students? Through on-campus clinicians and external partnerships, the Counseling Center offers a range of mental health services. Click here to learn more about their services and schedule an appointment.

For more information about Protocall, Bentley’s 24/7 on-demand crisis support service staffed by licensed mental health professionals and accessible worldwide, please visit here.

You may also refer here to explore mental health resources available over the winter break. 

Student Spotlight

Meet Jonida Qira, a Financial Analytics student who blends analytical structure with creative problem-solving in everything she does.. In our interview, she talked about how her entrepreneurial journey started in the
E-Hub Incubator and how that experience eventually led her to support other student founders. Jonida also shared how getting involved on campus, from pitching ideas to working with mentors, has helped her grow both personally and professionally. Her story shows how much can happen when you stay curious, take initiative, and make the most of the opportunities around you.

Read the full Q&A with Jonida here

Share your milestones for our Student Spotlight! 

What's something you or your peers have done lately that you're proud of? We'd love to highlight you and share your "wins" in one of our upcoming editions of the newsletter! Use the link below to share your accomplishments with us!

Link to Form




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Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (ET)
(781) 891-2348  |  GA_Gradvising@bentley.edu  |  bentley.edu/gaae

    

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