Join the Office of Graduate Studies for our Graduate School Prep Week! If you are starting to think about applying for Graduate School, this is the event series for you. Let us help you define your future!
Graduate School Prep Week: 2023
Why Graduate School?
Monday, September 11th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Interested in learning about graduate school? Are you looking for some guidance on where to start or even what programs are available? Come join the Office of Graduate Studies staff to hear all about the wonderful programs we have at CSUSB, and how a graduate degree can help you define your future!
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How to Fund Graduate School
Tuesday, September 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Deciding you want to go to graduate school is the first step, but how you can receive funding to help pay for it? Join April Lane to talk about the different funding opportunities available to graduate students. Remember, applications for funding are often due early so getting information about the opportunities available to you ASAP will be a crucial step in beginning your graduate education.
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Graduate School Fair
Wednesday, September 13th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: SMSU North-Conference Center
Want to come speak with representatives of our graduate programs in person? Come join us at our Grad Fair! We will have representatives from nearly every one of our 53 graduate programs, and they can answer questions about program requirements, application deadlines, and how to be the most competitive candidate for their program.
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Application Information Session
Thursday, September 14th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
All students who wish to apply to a graduate program with CSUSB must do so using the online submission portal, Cal State Apply. If you find the application a bit overwhelming, we have you covered with a step-by-step tutorial on how to fill out the application, some tips to streamline the process, and answer any questions you may have. This is the easiest and most effective way to get your application ready for submission, with the least amount of worry or confusion for you.
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How to Request Letters of Recommendation
Friday, September 15th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
So, you are ready to start working on your application to graduate school, but requirements such as requesting a letter of recommendation have you feeling nervous. Not a problem! April Lane will be giving in-depth tutorials on how to get these accomplished, including some resources to help you, timelines to work from, and some helpful tips along the way.
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