Preparing for Graduate School
We encourage students who are planning to pursue a graduate degree to utilize the resources in the GRAD Center. We have programming that will help students develop skills needed for graduate school success and can support students in selecting activities to build their resume for graduate admissions.
Resources
If graduate school is in your future, consider applying to the Faculty Mentoring Program. Students will be paired with a faculty member and receive one-on-one mentoring to support them in applying to graduate school.
Learn more about the Faculty Mentoring Program
The Advancement to Graduate Education (AGE) Conference is an all-day event where students learn about graduate school. If you are preparing for or applying to graduate school, we encourage you to attend the conference.
Financing Your Graduate Education: The Higher Education Hustle
Speaker: Pauline Serrano, MEd, MA
Date: Monday, October 7th
Time: 4:00 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.
Building Bridges: Requesting Letters of Recommendation and Connecting with Faculty
Speaker: Dr. Omar Ruvalcaba
Date: Wednesday, Oct 30th
Time: 2:30 pm-3:30pm
Location: JD 3516
Workshop description: Are you a first-generation student unsure of how to request letters of recommendation or build strong relationships with faculty? Join us for an interactive workshop led by a first-generation faculty member who understands your unique experiences. Learn effective strategies to connect with professors, approach them for recommendations, and gain insights into making the most of your academic journey. This welcoming and supportive space is designed to empower you to build lasting academic relationships.
Overview of Graduate Application Process
Date: Thursday, November 21st
Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Location: Via Zoom
Workshop Description: In this workshop, we'll offer an overview of applying to graduate school. We'll discuss the components of graduate applications, the timeline for applying, how to select schools to apply to, and where to look for information about those schools.
Students who are exploring whether a doctoral program is the right path should consider applying to the California Pre-Doctoral Program. This program is designed to increase the diversity of the applicants that the California State University system draws its faculty.
The CSUNposium is a conference that showcases research and creative activity conducted by CSUN students across all academic disciplines.
Building skills and gaining experience are critical for graduate application success. Learn about ways that CSUN can prepare students for graduate school.