GRC Workshops

RSVP for as many of these workshops and webinars as you'd like using the webform below. You may also leave suggestions for topics to be developed into a workshop. Download the Spring 2023 flyer.

CULMINATING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOPS

Getting Started on the Thesis 

Learn about the University requirements for preparing for the thesis, project, or dissertation and learn a few strategies to help prepare your writing process. This workshop is especially useful if you are a master’s student early in your second year.

Format: Webinar
Thursday, February 9
3:15 - 4:15 P.M.

Thesis Formatting and Submission

Learn about the University requirements for thesis formatting and submission, including major deadlines, procedures, and forms. If you are completing a thesis, project report, or dissertation and graduating during Spring 2023, plan to attend this workshop virtually or in-person.

Format: In-Person Workshop
Thursday, February 23
3:15 - 4:45 P.M.

Format: Webinar
Thursday, March 2
3:15 - 4:15 P.M.

Preparing for the Comprehensive Exam

This workshop will cover a few study strategies for preparing for the Comprehensive Exam.

Format: Webinar
Thursday, February 2
3:15 - 4:15 P.M.

Graduate Program Application Workshops

Choosing the Right Graduate Program

Learn research techniques that will help you choose the right graduate or doctoral program and learn some tips for preparing your program applications.

Format: In-Person Workshop
Wednesday, February 8
3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Writing a Winning Statement of Purpose 

Learn how to draft a strong and unique Statement of Purpose for graduate and doctoral applications.

Format: In-Person Workshop
Wednesday, March 8
3:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Academic and Professional Development Workshops

GRC Overview for New and Continuing Students

Learn about the resources provided by the Graduate Resource Center and how to best make use of them. This session will also cover tips for submitting applications for our funding opportunities.

Format: In-Person Workshop
Tuesday, February 14
3:15 - 4:15 P.M.

Writing a Graduate-Level Research Paper

This session will cover the qualities that set graduate student writing apart from other kinds of writing. You'll also learn some strategies for strengthening your graduate writing voice.

Format: Webinar
Thursday, March 16
3:15 - 4:15 P.M.

Learn to Learn: Strategies for Effective Writing and Studying

In this session, you'll learn and practice some strategies for efficient reading, writing, and studying.

Format: Webinar
Thursday, April 6
3:15 - 4:15 P.M.

Please share any topics on which you would like the Graduate Resource Center to develop a workshop. Topics could be related to academic and/or professional development, or to health and wellness for graduate students. A few topics will be chosen to be developed into workshops every semester and summer term.