Plan for Grad School
Considering graduate school? As a University of Cincinnati undergraduate , you’re well-positioned to pursue a master’s, PhD, or professional degree in fields like engineering, business, education, arts, medicine, or law.
Graduate school is a natural next step for many undergraduate students, especially those in the liberal arts and sciences and anyone who wants to pursue a career in academic research. From researching programs to securing funding, this section equips you with tools to succeed.
- Bearcat Promise Career Studio: (add link) Offers coaching, Handshake, CareerShift, Interstride, Big Interview, and a professional headshot booth.
- Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC): Provides tailored support for pre-health (e.g., medicine, dentistry) and pre-law students.
- UC Writing Center: Delivers feedback on essays and applications .
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): offer free counseling for stress management.
- Financial Aid Office: Guides you through loans and scholarships.
Your Graduate School Roadmap
- Researching and Evaluating Graduate Programs (add link)
Clarify your goals, research programs, and evaluate fit based on curriculum, faculty, and career outcomes. Use the Career Studio and PPAC for personalized guidance.
- Graduate School Application Timeline (add link)
Plan 12–18 months ahead to research programs, prepare materials, and meet deadlines. Attend Career Studio and PPAC workshops to stay on track.
- Preparing for Entrance Exams (add link)
Navigate exams like GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or LSAT with study plans and resources. PPAC offers pre-health/pre-law workshops, while the Career Studio and Learning Commons support all students
- Crafting Application Essays (add link)
Write compelling personal statements tailored to each program. Get feedback from the Writing Center, PPAC (pre-health/pre-law), and Career Studio.
- Paying for Graduate School (add link)
Explore assistantships, scholarships, loans, and employer sponsorships. The Financial Aid Office and Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC ) help secure funding.
Take the First Step
Start your graduate school journey at UC or beyond with these resources :
- Bearcat Promise Career Studio: TUC Room 310, careerstudio@uc.edu, book via Handshake (https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/careers/handshake.html).
- Pre-Professional Advising Center: PPAC website, preproadv@uc.edu.
- Financial Aid Office: Financial Aid website, 513-556-1000, financial.aid@uc.edu.
- CAPS: CAPS website, 513-556-0648.
- Academic Advising: Bearcat Portal.
- UC Graduate College: grad.uc.edu.
Your future as a Bearcat begins now!