Graduate & Professional School Resources
Career Development Services offers graduate school exploration and preparation counseling, the Graduate School Bound Program as well as assessment tools and resources.
Graduate & Professional School Resource Handbook (PDF, 672.7 KB)
Accepted to Graduate School?
Congratulations! Please share this information with Career Development Services by completing a short survey.
Graduate School Counseling
Please contact Career Development Services to schedule an appointment to meet with a career counselor to discuss graduate school research, application process, planning, and preparation methods. You can also attend a drop-in counseling session (see schedule below).
Fall 2013 Semester Drop-In Counseling Schedule:
Date: TBDLocation: TBD
Time: TBD
Summer 2013 Drop-In Career Counseling Schedule (PDF, 614.9 KB)
Graduate Writing Studio:
Writing instructors are available to assist graduate students with thesis writing or prospective graduate students who need assistance with personal statements or letters of application for graduate program admission.
Spring 2013 Schedule (PDF, 376.1KB):
- Every Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in El Dorado Hall
- Every Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in El Dorado Hall
Graduate Studies Workshop Series Schedule (PDF, 371.5KB)
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact the Graduate Studies Center located in El Dorado Hall via email at gs.center@csuci.edu, call (805) 437-3579, or visit http://www.csuci.edu/gsc/
Graduate School Bound Program
The purpose of Graduate School Bound Program is to assist CI students who are interested in graduate school exploration, decision-making, planning and the preparation process of applying to graduate school. This program is intentionally designed to provide in-depth assistance with the graduate school planning process. Each semester a group of students will complete a series of online modules and supplemental in-person seminars. The purpose of the seminars is to provide an opportunity to review content covered in the modules and answer specific questions related to the graduate school exploration and planning. Questions will be answered through the use of an online blog utilized throughout the semester to share graduate school resources.
The Graduate School Bound Program will be provided in a self-paced online format with two in-person seminars hosted during the fall 2013 semester, see schedule information below for further details.
Register for a Graduate School Bound Information Session in the beginning of the semester to find out more! Visit the Career Development Center, Bell Tower 1548 to register.To find out more about the Fall 2013 Graduate School Bound Program, attend a 30-minute informational session:
- Date, Time, Location (TBD)
Fall 2013 Graduate School Bound Program Schedule Information:
| Session Modules | How to Complete Each Module |
|---|---|
| #1 Career and Educational Goals | Complete Online-See Module Below |
| #2 Exploration and Research | Complete Online-See Module Below |
| #3 Graduate School Application Planning | Complete Online-See Module Below |
| Mid-Semester Seminar Overview & Questions |
Date, Time, Location (TBD) *Must complete online modules 1-3 to attend this seminar* |
| #4 Financial Aid & Test Preparation | Complete Online-See Module Below |
| #5 Personal Statement & Letters of Recommendation | Complete Online-See Module Below |
| #6 Enrichment and Experience | Complete Online-See Module Below |
| Final-Semester Seminar Overview & Questions |
Date, Time, Location (TBD) *Must complete online modules 1-6 to attend this seminar* |
Fall 2013 Graduate School Bound Program Modules:
| Title | Module | Supplemental Documents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Career and Educational Goals | Module #1 (MS Powerpoint, 241.5KB) |
What To Do & When (PDF, 14.9KB) |
| #2 Exploration and Research | Module #2 (MS Powerpoint, 288KB) |
Planning Guide (MS Excel, 37.5KB) Evaluating Graduate Programs (PDF, 82.1KB) Selecting a Graduate School (PDF, 81.5KB) |
| #3 Graduate School Application Planning | Module #3 (MS Powerpoint, 1.8 MB) | Questions to Ask Graduate School Representatives (PDF, 216.0KB) |
| #4 Financial Aid & Test Preparation | Module #4 (MS Powerpoint, 452KB) |
GRE Test Preparation Resources (PDF, 195.9KB) Graduate School Financial Aid Resource List (PDF, 172.16KB) 2012-2013 GRE Informational Booklet (PDF, 1.0MB) |
| #5 Personal Statement & Letters of Recommendation | Module #5 (MS Powerpoint, 346.5 KB) | Graduate School Admissions Essays (PDF, 110KB) Sample Graduate School Admissions Essays (PDF, 87.5KB) |
| #6 Enrichment and Experience | Module #6 (MS Powerpoint, 255KB) |
Graduate School Interview Questions (PDF, 92.5KB) |