The Graduate College supports graduate students' academic journeys as they navigate their graduate education and helps prepare them for their future careers via various professional development opportunities.
We offer workshops on navigating the spoken and unspoken intricacies of graduate school, sessions on preparing for the job market, and everything in-between.
The Unwritten Rules of Grad School workshops go over the hidden curriculum of graduate school, ranging from how to succeed in coursework to putting together your five-year plan. These workshops take place in the first months of the fall and spring semesters with workshops timed to address student’s most pressing concerns.
The second-year seminar series prepares graduate students for their next step. This series is divided into tracks based on your goals. The three tracks are:
MASTER'S STUDENTS APPLYING FOR JOBS
APPLYING FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
DOCTORAL STUDENTS ENDING COURSEWORK
These events help graduate students with aspects related to transitioning to the non-academic job market. Examples include strategies for job searches, translating and updating one's CV and resume, or putting together a cover letter. We bring in speakers from different industries for roundtables with students who are interested in transitioning entrepreneurship, government work, and more.
These workshops are offered intermittently during the fall or spring semester. We cover fundamental knowledge about how to apply for grants such as how to use the GrantForward database or how to put together a strong grant application.
These fall semester workshops go over the academic job market process. We feature panels of recently hired faculty and those who have served on hiring committees. Students can ask questions about putting together strong materials, how to stand out in interviews, and other burning questions.
This free, self-paced certificate program offers four micro-credentials that develop instructional competencies for future careers, both for academia and for industry. Examples include workshops on specific topics, peer coaching, or resume support. Interested students can email iccp@ou.edu.
