Graduate School Exploration and Resources for Graduate Students

Is graduate school in your future? CSU Career Services can help you determine if graduate school is right for you, assist in navigating the process, determine the timing, provide guidance in crafting a strong application, and help you prepare for interviews. 

Preparing Your Graduate Application

• Guide to Applying to Graduate School 
• Personal Statements and Statements of Purpose Guide
• Preparing for Standardized Admissions Tests 

For Master’s Degree Students: Beyond Graduate School

Beyond Graduate School is an online platform available to CSU graduate students to help make the most out of their investment and build their careers. From video lessons on career exploration and writing application materials to job interviews and negotiating, Beyond Graduate School helps master’s students through each stage of their job search. 

For Ph.D. Students: Beyond the Professoriate

Beyond the Professoriate is an online professional development tool available to CSU graduate students to explore career options and learn job search strategies for careers in academia and beyond. The Career Training Platform also hosts a unique video library where students can hear from Ph.Ds. working in various career sectors.