Graduate Application Support

The GRAD Center is here to help students who are applying to graduate school. Our available resources are listed below.

GRAD Center Resources


Campus Resources

External Resources

Requesting Letters of Recommendation

  • We recommend contacting a faculty member at least a month in advance to request a letter of recommendation.
  • Some programs require that students request letters of recommendation from tenure-track faculty. To determine whether your professor is a tenure-track faculty member, refer to the CSUN catalog for the following titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. 
  • We also suggest reading Northeastern University Graduate Programs article "How to Request a Grad School Recommendation Letter” for helpful tips.

 

Statements of Purpose & Personal/Diversity Statement

Listed below are general resources on the Statement of Purpose (be sure to search for information about your intended field, or ask your CSUN advisor for advice).

Listed below are some general resources on Personal/Diversity Statements. 

 

Creating Your Resume or CV

Gaining Experience for your Resume or CV

Please see below some helpful tips on how to gain experience.

 

GRE



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    Interviewing

    We recommend the following:

    • Many programs conduct interviews virtually. Practice ahead of time and remember to make eye contact with your camera. Read tips for Zoom interviews.
    • Visit Matty’s Closet if you need professional clothing for your interview.
    • Within 24 hours of your interview, please send a thank you email to your interview committee. Select Thank You to access helpful tips.

    • Students interested in pursuing graduate programs in the health field should contact the CSUN advisor for these programs. Students will also need to complete specific coursework before pursuing these fields.
    • There are summer research opportunities for students interested in a career in medicine. Select Summer Undergraduate Research Programs to find a list of programs.
    • CSUN’s Political Science department has information and advisement related to law school. Select Apply to Law School to find more information.

    Applying to graduate school can be stressful! Listed below are some resources you may find helpful.