How Can I Identify a Graduate Program for My Needs? (For Undergraduates)

Session 2: How Can I Identify a Graduate Program for My Needs?

Choosing a graduate program can feel overwhelming, but this session will help you learn what to look for and how to narrow down your options. We’ll discuss how to connect your career goals with the right type of graduate degree and how to evaluate programs based on areas such as faculty interests, program focus, funding opportunities, student support resources, and overall fit.

You’ll also learn strategies for researching programs effectively and building a timeline that can strengthen your chances of being admitted to graduate school.

This session is especially helpful for juniors and seniors who are beginning to explore specific graduate programs or career pathways.

While this session is designed with undergraduate students in mind, anyone interested in learning more about graduate school is welcome to attend.

S.T.A.R.-eligible event (Office of Undergraduate Research)

Grad School 101 Series

Session 1: What Is Grad School, and Is It for Me?
Session 2: How Do I Find a Graduate Program That Fits My Goals?
Session 3: How Do I Put Together a Strong Graduate School Application?
Session 4: Graduate Student Panel

Registration Information

Registration is required. Students who do not register may still attend if space is available on the day of the event.

This session will be held only if at least one student is registered 24 hours before the event. If no students are registered by that time, the session will be canceled.

The Grad School 101 Series is offered three times each semester. Sessions 1–3 are offered each time, and Session 4 is offered twice per semester. One version of the series is offered online.

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Co-hosted with: Undergraduate Research, Center for Academic Success & Excellence, TRiO SSS, MU Career Center, First-Generation Student Initiatives

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