Graduate Information Events
Are you thinking about taking your studies to the next level by attending graduate school? Are you wondering how different this is from undergraduate studies? Get to know graduate studies with us!
Attend one of our Graduate Information Sessions for a general overview of graduate studies and complete your application with our Graduate Application Boot Camp!
If you are wondering if it's too soon to look into graduate school, review our general application timeline below.
Do you want to learn more about research experiences? Attend a Roads to Research Grad Chat to hear current graduate students in varying fields discuss their research interests.
Take a closer look at graduate life on campus by reading our blog, which features posts written by Texas State graduate students!
Graduate Information Sessions
- Thursday, September 12
- Saturday, September 14 (Round Rock Campus)
- Tuesday, October 15
- Wednesday, October 30
- Thursday, November 14
- Wednesday, November 20
Can't attend our Graduate Information Sessions? We'll be visiting the following universities for graduate and professional school fairs!
- September 18: University of Texas at Arlington
- September 19: University of North Texas (Denton)
- October 8: University of Texas at Austin
- October 9: Texas A&M University (College Station)
- October 23: University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduate Application Boot Camp
This is a two-part event that will provide tips on completing and polishing application materials from experts in presentation format and then will give you the opportunity to apply what you learn in one-on-one and group tutoring sessions.
- Thursday, October 3
More details coming soon!
Roads to Research: Honors Grad Chats
Graduate students from varying fields will informally share their research interests, experiences, and processes during a panel. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about these students' graduate school experiences.
- Friday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Lampasas Hall 407B
- Friday, October 11, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lampasas Hall 501
Graduate Information Sessions
Thursday, September 12
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Room 3-5.1
San Marcos Campus
| Time | Session |
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| 10 – 10:30 a.m. | Graduate School and You |
| 10:30 – 11 a.m. | Funding Your Graduate Education |
| 11 – 11:30 a.m. | Financial Aid for Graduate Education |
| 11:30 a.m. – noon | Standardized Test Prep Resources |
| Noon – 12:15 p.m. | 15-minute break |
| 12:15 – 1 p.m. | GRE Strategy Session with The Princeton Review |
| 1 – 1:30 p.m. | Graduate Application Process |
| 1:30 – 2 p.m. | Achieving Success in Graduate School |
| 2 – 2:30 p.m. | Graduate Studies and Your Career |
| 2:30 – 3 p.m. | Doctoral Studies Session |
| 3 p.m. | Campus Tour (Meet at The Welcome Center in Room 3-20) |
Attend the sessions that are right for you!
Graduate Information Sessions
Saturday, September 14
10 a.m. – noon
Avery Building, Room 453
Round Rock Campus
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10 – 10:30 a.m. | Graduate School and You |
| 10:30 – 11 a.m. | Funding Your Graduate Education |
| 11 – 11:30 a.m. | Graduate Application Process |
| 11:30 a.m. – noon | Graduate Studies and Your Career |
Attend the sessions that are right for you!
Graduate Information Sessions
Tuesday, October 15
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Room 3-9.1
San Marcos Campus
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10 – 10:30 a.m. | Graduate School and You |
| 10:30 – 11 a.m. | Funding Your Graduate Education |
| 11 – 11:30 a.m. | Standardized Test Prep Resources |
| 11:30 a.m. – noon | Graduate Application Process |
| Noon – 12:30 p.m. | Achieving Success in Graduate School |
| 12:30 – 1 p.m. | Graduate Studies and Your Career |
| 1 p.m. | Campus Tour (Meet at The Welcome Center in Room 3-20) |
Attend the sessions that are right for you!
Graduate Information Sessions
Wednesday, October 30
3:45 – 6:30 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Room 3-10.1
San Marcos Campus
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. | Campus Tour (Meet at The Welcome Center in Room 3-20) |
| 4:30 – 5 p.m. | Graduate School and You |
| 5 – 5:30 p.m. | Funding Your Graduate Education |
| 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Graduate Application Process |
| 6 – 6:30 p.m. | Graduate Studies and Your Career |
Attend the sessions that are right for you!
Graduate Information Sessions
Thursday, November 14
Noon – 3 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Room 3-9.1
San Marcos Campus
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| Noon – 12:30 p.m. | Graduate School and You |
| 12:30 – 1 p.m. | Funding Your Graduate Education |
| 1 – 1:30 p.m. | Standardized Test Prep Resources |
| 1:30 – 2 p.m. | Graduate Application Process |
| 2 – 2:30 p.m. | Achieving Success in Graduate School |
| 2:30 – 3 p.m. | Graduate Studies and Your Career |
| 3 p.m. | Campus Tour (Meet at The Welcome Center in Room 3-20) |
Attend the sessions that are right for you!
Graduate Information Sessions
Wednesday, November 20
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Room 3-10.1
San Marcos Campus
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 4:30 – 5 p.m. | Campus Tour (Meet at The Welcome Center in Room 3-20) |
| 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Graduate School and You |
| 6 – 6:30 p.m. | Funding Your Graduate Education |
| 6:30 – 7 p.m. | Graduate Application Process |
| 7 – 7:30 p.m. | Graduate Studies and Your Career |
Attend the sessions that are right for you!
A Timeline for Applying to Graduate School
The process of applying to graduate can seem overwhelming; for some, however, it may help to break down the process in smaller parts and tackle each step individually. If you're thinking about applying, review our example timeline (for fall admission) to get an idea about what steps to take and when to take them. Every school and program are different — to start, some programs offer spring admission — so you'll need to adjust the timeline accordingly, ideally giving yourself a year for a stress-free assembly of materials.
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Spring 2019 Register for our graduate information sessions or Graduate and Professional School Fair to get a general understanding of graduate studies, the application process, funding options, and more. |
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Summer 2019 Review your preferred program(s) and the corresponding application requirements, policies, and deadlines. Begin working on the necessary documents, such as resumes, CVs, and statements of purpose. If necessary, take the GRE or GMAT (and apply for our test fee scholarship!), and contact your references for your letters of recommendation. |
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Fall 2019 Submit your application(s) and all required application materials for admission and funding opportunities, if available. |
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Spring 2020 Receive your decision. If admitted, begin reviewing external funding opportunities as well. |
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Fall 2020 Congratulate yourself! You are officially a graduate student. Continue looking for awards, internships, scholarships, and grant to help fund your studies and participate in conferences and other academic competitions and workshops to enhance your professional development and your resume! |
Can't make it to one of our sessions? Learn about graduate programs offered at the Round Rock campus, explore the San Marcos campus at your convenience, and sign up to receive our graduate studies email series!
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact 512.245.2281 at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
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