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Workshops

The Graduate Student Success Center hosts workshops and retreats designed to help graduate students meet their academic and professional goals.

GradPrep

GradPrep is a prerecorded online seminar series that incoming graduate students complete the week before classes begin each semester. Sessions provide an overview of topics essential for preparing for a successful graduate school journey.

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GradSkills

GradSkills offers various workshops for current students, including “Communicating Your Scholarship,” “How to Prepare for an Oral Defense,” and “Gearing Up for Finals.” These workshops help graduate students develop skills they may not learn in the classroom, enabling them to utilize their degrees after graduation. GradSkills hosts workshops year-round and welcomes all current students for free. Check the Graduate College calendar to see upcoming GradSkills workshops.

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GradWrite

GradWrite is a writing retreat for graduate students hosted by the Graduate Student Success Center. Students can use the time to work on their thesis/dissertation, class projects, term papers, resumes, applications, etc. Students can also work one-on-one with our writing coaches to create customized individual programs for each student to succeed in their writing.

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