Office ofCareer Development

Deciding to attend Graduate School is a big decision. Each program/school is different, it is essential to spend time discovering your options and researching the possibilities.

Tips for the Graduate School Search Process

• Talk with your professors and find out where they went to graduate school, ask if there are particular graduate programs in their field they would recommend.
• Research Professional Associations in your field of interest. Many associations will provide information about accredited graduate programs in their field.
• Identify application requirements for your graduate program of interest, including: any required undergraduate coursework, required admissions test (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.).
• Seek internship and volunteer opportunities in areas related to your desired field to make you more competitive in the application process.
• Talk with current students and faculty members at the schools you are considering.

Useful Websites for Graduate School Research/Preparation

General Graduate School Search Engines

Rhodes Scholar & Other Fellowships 

• Rhodes Scholar
• Fulbright
• JACOB K. JAVITS FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (Fine Arts) 

Information about Common Tests Required for Graduate Program Admission

Information about Applying to Medical School and Other Health Professions

• Association of American Medical Colleges
• PLU Health Sciences Committee
• Masters in Nursing Program Directory
• Second Degree Nursing Program Directory
• GoNursingSchools

Information about Applying to Law School and Criminal Justice Programs

• Masters in Criminal Justice
• www.plu.edu/~prelaw

Information about Graduate Programs at Pacific Lutheran University

Recommendations from Academic Departments at PLU for graduate school in that field of study

• Biology department

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