Doctoral Residency Programs

Interactive Learning, Vauable Networking

Argosy University doctoral residencies offer a valuable opportunity for our online education students to interact with one another, meet faculty members, and acquire advanced skills and knowledge they need to succeed throughout the duration of their program.

All Argosy University doctoral students attend a minimum of two residency programs. These interactive three-day sessions are designed to enhance student success, providing the opportunity to network with peers and instructors. The programs are scheduled over weekends in various locations throughout the year, making the programs as convenient as possible for students who are balancing their doctoral studies with the demands of work and family.

View recent videos shot on location at Argosy University residency programs to gain valuable insights from faculty members and learn how our students feel they benefit from these sessions.

Residency I

The first residency program is three days in duration and must be completed within the first 9 semester credit hours of the doctoral program. This first session focuses on topics pertinent to beginning doctoral students, including the following:
  • Ensuring success in the online learning environment
  • Emerging opportunities within fields of study
  • Comprehensive exam process and qualifications
  • Dissertation process
  • Research analysis and methodologies
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Writing at the doctoral level
  • Argosy University policies, procedures, and support systems
  • Argosy University library databases and resources
  • Successful navigation of the Campus Common

Students will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with instructors during special office hours and participate in a group Q&A session with faculty members.

Residency II

Also three days in duration, the second residency program occurs upon completion of all course work and the comprehensive exam. This program focuses on the successful completion of the dissertation and covers the following topics:
  • Creating a research plan
  • The Argosy University Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval process
  • Writing tips and techniques
  • Preparing for dissertation defense
  • In-depth research analysis and techniques
  • Tips and best practices for surviving the dissertation process
  • Forming and working with a committee

Students will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with instructors during special office hours and gather with smaller groups of faculty members and fellow students to further define the focus of their dissertation research. A closing Q&A session will ensure that all questions have been answered and all topics have been clarified.

Residency Calendar

In an effort to make the events as accessible as possible, residency programs are offered at various locations around the country throughout the academic year. Upcoming sessions are noted below.
Summer I June 4-7, 2009 Washington, DC
Summer II July 23-26, 2009 Chicago, IL
Summer II July 26-29, 2009 Chicago, IL
Fall I October 1-4, 2009 Atlanta, GA
Fall II November 19-22, 2009 San Diego, CA
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