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 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.
- 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
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
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!