Preparing for Graduate School

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We encourage students planning to pursue a graduate degree to take advantage of the resources available at the GRAD Center. Our programs help students build skills essential for graduate school and provide guidance in choosing activities that strengthen their resume for graduate admissions.

Resources

The Advancement to Graduate Education (AGE) Conference is an all-day event where students learn about graduate school. If you are preparing for or applying to graduate school, we encourage you to attend the conference.

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The AGE Preparing video workshop series supports students in preparing for graduate school. To view our video catalog, please select

Students who are exploring whether a doctoral program is the right path should consider applying to the California Pre-Doctoral Program. This program is designed to increase the diversity of the applicants that the jmcomicÂþ»­ system draws its faculty.

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The jmcomicÂþ»­Nposium is a conference that showcases research and creative activity conducted by jmcomicÂþ»­N students across all academic disciplines.

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If graduate school is in your future, consider applying to the Faculty Mentoring Program. Students will be paired with a faculty member and receive one-on-one mentoring to support them in applying to graduate school.

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Explore how jmcomicÂþ»­N can help you prepare for graduate school.

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