An Introduction to Graduate School

How do I Prepare? Click here for a sample four-year timeline

• Explore your interests and abilities
• Take classes that will prepare you for graduate work, such as statistics, research and technical writing, speech communication, etc.
• Keep your GPA at 3.0 or higher
• Establish a mentor 
• Conduct a research project within your department or at other schools offering summer research experiences. Many of these experiences offer stipends to offset travel and research costs.
• Search for graduate schools offering programs in your field of interest 
• Review application requirements for standardized tests
• Research the various funding opportunities for graduate school
• Become familiar with the application process

• The school and program application forms
• Standardized test scores
• College transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement 

Selected Links

How To Succeed in Graduate School: A Guide for Students and Advisors

How to Survive Grad School

Preparing Future Faculty Program

Caring for Yourself While in Graduate School