Dornsife Career Pathways

Graduate School

Welcome to Graduate School Advising!

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Workshops and events

View our upcoming workshops and events

Frequently asked questions

See what students and alumni are asking us!

Assessing if graduate school is the right choice for you (and right now!)

Reflect on the following points...

Suggested timelines for students and alumni considering graduate school

Review these timelines for students and alumni to consider

Undergraduate student research opportunities

Explore opportunities for research here

Related extracurricular activities

Related student organizations, volunteer opportunities, & professional associations

Internships & jobs

Resources to help find internships & jobs

Researching graduate programs

Explore different graduate degrees and programs around the US and abroad

Applying

Statements of purpose, transcripts, resumes, addenda, letters of recommendation, and entrance exams (GRE, MBA, etc.)

Funding and scholarships

Research scholarships, grants, fellowships, assistantships, loan forgiveness, financial aid options, etc.

Resources for aspiring first generation graduate school students

Academic and personal success resources, application & placement test prep, funding resources, etc.

Newsletters/handouts/videos

Sign up for our newsletter, grab a handout, view our videos

Connecting with us

Info on personal statement and resume reviews, advising appointments, etc.

Grad school and test prep orgs: Please click here!

Contact

3601 Watt Way | Grace Ford Salvatori – GFS 320

Los Angeles, CA 90089

Phone: 213.740.2534

careerpathways@dornsife.usc.edu

Hours of Operation

M-F | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM