Graduate School & Professional Degree Prep Conference: Writing your Application
The Annual Graduate School & Professional Degree Prep Conference provides the foundation and resources to submit a competitive graduate school (i.e., master, doctorate) and professional degree program (i.e., credential, law, medical) application.
Why this conference? Competitive applicants start to plan at least 6 months before program deadlines. For academic doctoral (Ph.D.) programs, master's programs, and professional programs, preparation starts in June for fall applications.
Planning starts now!
Funded by the CSUMB METAS grant and co-hosted by UROC, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center; the CLC, Cooperative Learning Center; Office of Graduate Studies and Research, and Center for Advising, Career, and Student Success, you will learn about the factors involved in applying to graduate school and professional programs–and most importantly, you will have dedicated workshop time to work on, and get feedback on various parts of your application.
Who is this for? Grad-School and Professional Degree-Bound Seniors & Juniors applying to programs over the next year. But all are welcome to come learn about graduate studies.
In the 3-day conference, you will:
- Learn about the variety of different degree programs, graduate and professional.
- Build a realistic timeline for your applications.
- Strategize letters of reference.
- Outline your personal statement.
- Learn about funding structures.
- Have support from career coaches and grad students.
Check back in February 2027 for next year's conference information.
Please contact gradstudies@csumb.edu if you have any questions.