What Is Grad School, and Is It for Me? (For Undergraduates)

Session 1: What Is Grad School, and Is It for Me? ONLINE

Thinking about life after your bachelor’s degree? This session will help you understand what graduate school is, what your options are, and how to decide whether it might be the right next step for you.

You’ll learn about different types of graduate degrees, including master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. We’ll also talk about the kinds of careers that may require or benefit from graduate education, the difference between academic and professional graduate programs, how funding often works, and key questions to consider before applying.

This session is designed for undergraduate students at any stage who are curious about continuing their education after graduation. No prior knowledge about graduate school is needed. 

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

This is Session 1 of the Grad School 101 Professional Development Series, a four-part series that walks students through the process of exploring, choosing, and applying to graduate programs.

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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