Student Success Series

• 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.

Thriving in Graduate School: Essential Skills for Academic Success and Well-Being
Speaker: Dr. Chunying Jin
Date: Thursday, December 5th
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Via Zoom

Workshop Description: Navigating graduate school can be overwhelming due to the demanding nature of coursework, internships, research, and professional skill development. These demands often leave students feeling stretched thin, with little time for self-care or personal life. This workshop is designed to help graduate students develop the essential skills needed to achieve academic success while maintaining balance and well-being. Attendees will have the opportunity to reassess their understanding of effective study strategies, learn to identify and access resources to overcome potential barriers, and explore strategies for cultivating resilience and avoiding burnout. Attendees will learn how to shift from merely surviving to thriving, paving the way for a graduate school experience that supports growth and personal fulfillment.

RSVP Link

Please select the link below to access the slides from the Fall workshop series.
Fall Workshop PowerPoint Presentations

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.

• CareerLink: Job Search Preparation: Resumes - Get a step-by-step resume-building guide with a worksheet to ensure all details are included. It will help you display your talents to their fullest.
• CareerLink: Job Search Preparation: Interview Basics - Strengthen your interview skills and prepare questions for a potential employer.
• CareerLink: Job Search Preparation: Career Fair Preparation - Want to prepare a one-minute introduction? Learn the formula for the perfect pitch. 
• CareerLink: Job Search Preparation: Dress for Success - A complete guide for looking workplace-ready.
• Berkeley Career Engagement: International Students: Talking to Employers about Work Eligibility - Learn how to discuss work eligibility with employers. (Referenced from CareerLink: Identity-Based Resources: International Students)

Career Center

In the fall, the Career Center hosts a variety of fairs on campus. Attend the Career Fair to explore job opportunities and visit the Graduate School Fair to connect with representatives from graduate programs across the country. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out to handshake@csun.edu

To learn more about upcoming fairs, please select Career Center Events.

Graduate Studies
In the fall, the Graduate Studies office hosts the AGE Graduate Program Coordinator Fair that is designed to connect students with Graduate Coordinators from each of our graduate programs. Students who are interested in attending CSUN for graduate school are encouraged to attend.

Learn more about the AGE Graduate Program Coordinator Fair