The Oakland University Graduate Council is a permanent standing committee of the University Senate, established to make recommendations to the Senate.

Its charge includes the following responsibilities: Making recommendations to the University Senate regarding proposed and existing graduate programs, including recommendations for program suspension or discontinuance.

The Graduate Council shall seek, when necessary, the advice of other appropriate University bodies concerning the impact of new programs or changes in existing programs.

Rendering advice to the Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Study on all matters concerning graduate program administration and support and ongoing graduate study activities as the Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Study may request. Conducting periodic reviews of graduate programs with reports of findings submitted to the University Senate and other appropriate bodies.

Appointing subcommittees as necessary to assist the Graduate Council in its recommendations. The subcommittees shall report their recommendations to the Graduate Council in carrying out its responsibilities.

Recommending to the President all candidates for graduate degrees.