Student Success Series
The Student Success Series takes place in the fall and spring semesters. This series of workshops is designed to support current graduate students in building skills to succeed in their graduate programs and provide other professional development opportunities.
If you have any questions, please call the Graduate Studies Office at (818) 677-2138.
Please click on the tab below to view and register for one of the scheduled workshops.
- Students must use their CSUN email to register.
- Students will also need to complete a Zoom Registration Form; our office will send the link to access the form before the scheduled workshop.
- Once the Zoom Registration form is complete, students will receive a confirmation email with the meeting instructions.
Special Note: These workshops might be recorded so it can be shared with other students.
Financing Your Graduate Education: The Higher Education Hustle
Speaker: Pauline Serrano, MEd, MA
Date: Monday, October 7th
Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Workshop Description: In this workshop, former CSUN alumni and current professor will discuss the process behind obtaining the necessary funds to support yourself as you navigate higher education. Topics include how to start writing, how to seek mentorship, and how to ask for letters of recommendation.
Human Subject Research (IRB) Workshop
Speaker: Jennifer Bloom
Date: Wednesday, October 16th
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom
Workshop Description: Human Subject Research (IRB) is defined as activities in which information is obtained about a living person through the means of surveys, interviews, observation and/or experimentation. Graduate students collecting data from human participants for their thesis, dissertation or project.This workshop will focus on the IRB process at CSUN, walk students through the application process and address the timeline for IRB approval.
Speaker: Dr. Omar Ruvalcaba
Date: Wednesday, Oct 30th
Time: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Location: JD 3516
Workshop description: TBD
RSVP Link (will be available on Friday)
Fall Workshop Presentations
Please select the links below to access the slides from the Fall workshop series.
Financial Literacy Program
- CSUN's Financial Literacy Program offers workshops on many topics, from Building a Financial Plan to an overview of credit and credit cards.
Learn more about the program and upcoming workshop opportunities.
Learning Resource Center
- The Learning Resource Center offers weekly workshops on many topics which includes strengthen your writing skills and time management.
Learn more about their upcoming workshop opportunities.
University Counseling Service
- The University Counseling Services offers workshops to support wellness. Their "Getting Unstuck" workshop is particularly useful for graduate students.
Learn more about their upcoming workshop opportunities.