Gradudate School Assistance

The Career Development Center offers much support to students and alumni with questions and needs around further education beyond an undergraduate degree. Aside from the publications listed here with more detailed information, as well as programs listed under the Events Calendar, noted below are a variety of additional resources. For help with researching programs, preparing for an interview, or just talking through interests and concerns about graduate study and careers, contact either June Dressler or Brian O’Driscoll. For writing assistance with completing personal statements, résumés, and other parts of applications, contact Brian O’Driscoll.

Workshops and Programs

Look for these and others on the Events Calendar.

Reference Materials

Popular resources include: Don Asher's Graduate Admissions Essays, The Guide to American Graduate Schools by Harold Doughty and So You Want to Be a Lawyer, published by the Law School Admission Council.

The Graduate School Reimbursement Program

Provides up to $150 to assist with test and application fees related to graduate/professional school applications. This resource is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, but sufficient to fund at least ten Pacific University College of Arts & Sciences juniors or seniors, or alumni of the College of Arts & Sciences. To apply, complete and submit the Graduate School Application Costs Reimbursement Program form (Adobe PDF) to June Dressler.

Tools and Technology

We have a typewriter (see dictionary as needed!) on hand for those dreaded application forms, GRE and other such practice tests, and PCs and software for your use.

Helpful Links

Check out our favorite links for additional information on standardized tests and other Graduate School topics.