Additional Resources

Explore the information below to find ways Â鶹AV can support you in preparing for graduate school and be sure to check with your department for additional resources.

  • Meet with a faculty member from your department to talk about your career goals.
  • Join a club or organization related to your discipline. Select the  to view all the clubs and organizations at Â鶹AV.
  • Find community service opportunities by visiting the Matador Involvement Center and the Community Engagement websites.

Research experience is important to many graduate programs.

Summer Research experience across the country to connect students with faculty.

  • Please visit ´Ç°ùÌý to learn more about these opportunities.

Funding opportunities
Presenting at conferences is important to many graduate programs. Â鶹AV students have several options for securing travel funding:

  • (undergraduate and graduate students)
  • Graduate Studies (graduate students only)
  • Office of Undergraduate Research (Travel Scholarship undergraduate students only).
  • College and Department Offices – Students are encouraged to reach out to their respective college and department offices for additional funding options.

Conference Attire

Research Conference

  • Â鶹AV students who are interested in presenting their research or creative activity can apply to participate in the  (held in spring) to showcase their project.

Several pre-graduate programs at Â鶹AV promote student success.

  • The  is for students interested in obtaining a PhD and becoming a university professor.
  • The U-RISE and Bridges to the PhD are training programs for students interested in biomedical careers.

Academic/Skill Building

  • Visit the Learning Resource Center to learn about writing resources.
  • Access LinkedIn Learning to view available workshops and software.
  • Read the American Psychological Association article titled for helpful tips on developing effective time management skills.

Library Resources

  • View the for citation style guides.
  • Meet a from your discipline to ask questions.
  • Access resources related to research. 

Preparing for Graduate School

  • Meet with a faculty member from your department to prepare for graduate school.