We offer a variety of services tailored to suit your graduate studies needs. From learning more about graduate school to test preparation support, we are here for you in your pursuit of a graduate degree!
Graduate Studies Center Services:
- Our Graduate Studies Counselor will assist you with career, graduate school admissions, and graduate program information. If you are interested in learning more about graduate school, feel free to make an appointment with our counselor.
- The Graduate Writing Studio services have moved over to the Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC) in the Broome Library. Writing support is available at the WMC for graduate students who may need assistance in writing a thesis or other help in writing a paper for graduate programs here at CI. For support and assistance with your personal statement and/or your research statements when applying to graduate school, please schedule an appointment with the WMC.
- Graduate School Entrance Exam Preparation Book Check Out--Test Preparation Books available at the Advising Center for Check-Out!
Featured Events & Resources
Graduate & Professional School Fair
CSUCI welcomes local, regional and national schools to campus to recruit for their graduate and professional degree programs. The Graduate & Professional School Fair is held every fall semester.
Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program & Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars Funding
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP)
Through the Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP), the California State University
(CSU) provides financial assistance in the form of a student loan to a limited number
of individuals pursuing doctoral degrees. The program seeks to provide loans to doctoral
students who are interested in applying and competing for CSU instructional faculty
positions after completion of the doctoral degree.
Additional details: https://www.csuci.edu/app/cdip.htm
The CSU Chancellors Office will be hosting Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
Information Sessions. If you are interested in learning more, it is highly encouraged
that you attend an upcoming session. To register, simply click on the link below which
corresponds to the time you are interested in attending:
If you register for an information session, the Chancellors Office will also send you the recording of the meeting. Meetings are held during Pacific Standard Time.
Here is the link to the CDIP APPLICATION.
2026-2027 Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) Due: Feb 16, 2026(End of
Day)
Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Program
The CSU Pre-Doctoral Program each year identifies Sally Casanova Scholars, prospective
graduate students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who with a faculty
mentor and financial assistance prepare for graduate school during their junior or
senior year. Students who are already in Master degree programs also qualify for this
program.
How to Apply: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/predoc/Pages/how-to-apply.aspx
Additional details:https://www.csuci.edu/app/predoctoralprogram.htm
Pre-Doctoral Program Office Hours:
The CSU Chancellors Office is hosting office hours for any individuals interested
in learning more about the Pre-Doctoral program. Feel free to join one or more of
the following sessions:
(click on a link below to join at the specified time)
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1-2 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 10-11 a.m.
- Thursday, December 18, 2025, 2-3 p.m.
If you have questions about the Pre-Doctoral program, feel free to e-mail Sara Alcalá
at sara.alcala@csuci.edu
Graduate & Professional School Panels
Each semester, we host a graduate panel where students have the opportunity to connect with current and former graduate and professional degree scholars from diverse professional backgrounds. Graduates and undergraduates are encouraged to attend.
Graduate Studies Center Workshops
The Graduate Studies Center created a series of workshops to introduce undergraduate students and alumni to the opportunities presented by obtaining a graduate or professional degree. The workshops are open to all current students. Our workshops vary in topic to help students who are considering graduate or professional school and those in the process of applying to graduate school. The workshops are held each Spring and Fall semesters.
Graduate & Credential Entrance Exam Support:
GRE, CBEST, CSET, MCAT, OAT, LSAT and GMAT test preparation books are available for
check-out at the Advising Center Front Desk-Bell Tower First floor, room 1552!