Graduate School

Graduate School...


What is it?

Grad school defined

• Concentrated study
• Thesis/Dissertation
• Rigorous coursework & evaluation
• Smaller class sizes
• Internship/Practicum

type of degree/options

• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Sciences (MS or MSc)
• Doctoral (PhD)
• Concurrent Programs
• Graduate Certificates
• Non-Degree Seeking Students

Step 1: Should I Go to Graduate School?

NOW OR LATER?

THERE IS NO RIGHT ANSWER!

SO WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Step 2: The Preparation Process

research

• Find the right fit
• Contact faculty/staff
• Visit the campus

Step 3: Where to Apply?

consider...

• Program structure
• Program/class size
• Faculty research interests
• Available financial aid

CREATE A PLAN!

Step 4: Parts of the Application

the application

• GPA
• Official transcripts
• Standardized test scores
• Personal statement

the application

• Letters of recommendation
• Resume/CV
• Application fee
• Other possible materials

standardized tests

• GRE - Verbal/quantitative reasoning
• GMAT - Business schools
• MAT - Analogies
• LSAT - Law schools
• MCAT - Medical schools

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which exam will I need?

When do I take the exam?

How to register?

How much time to spend studying?

FINANCING GRADUATE SCHOOL

FINANCES

• Tuition/fees
• Books/supplies
• Room/board
• Transportation/Parking
• Loss of potential income
• Personal expenses

types of aid

• Fellowships
• Teaching Assistantships
• Research Assistantships

types of aid

• Grants
• Loans
• Student Employment

Grad student aid by source/type

lower cost strategies

• In-state, public university
• Jobs with tuition reimbursement benefits
• Scholarship/grant search
• Education tax credit
• Work!
• Money management tips: http://www.uccs.edu/finaid/types/loans/debt.html

helpful resources

• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• www.fastweb.com
• www.americorps.gov
• www.financialaidtips.org

UCCS grad school

• 20+ Master's & Doctoral programs
• Online, weekend, evenings
• Fast track & guaranteed admissions
• Nearly 100% of grad faculty hold PhDs
• Research oriented

The UCCS Graduate School

Academic Office Building - 106

www.uccs.edu/gradschl

gradinfo@uccs.edu
719-255-3072

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