We offer a variety of services tailored to suit your graduate studies needs. From learning more about graduate school to test preparation support, we are here for you in your pursuit of a graduate degree!
Graduate Studies Center Services:
- Our Graduate Studies Counselor will assist you with career, graduate school admissions, and graduate program information. If you are interested in learning more about graduate school, feel free to make an appointment with our counselor.
- The Graduate Writing Studio services have moved over to the Writing and Multiliteracy Center (WMC) in the Broome Library. Writing support is available at the WMC for graduate students who may need assistance in writing a thesis or other help in writing a paper for graduate programs here at CI. For support and assistance with your personal statement and/or your research statements when applying to graduate school, please schedule an appointment with the WMC.
- Graduate School Entrance Exam Preparation Book Check Out--Test Preparation Books available at the Advising Center for Check-Out!
Featured Events & Resources
Graduate & Professional School Fair
º£½ÇÉçÇøCI welcomes local, regional and national schools to campus to recruit for their graduate and professional degree programs. The Graduate & Professional School Fair is held every fall semester.
Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program & Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholars Funding
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP)
Through the Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP), the California State University
(º£½ÇÉçÇø) provides financial assistance in the form of a student loan to a limited number
of individuals pursuing doctoral degrees. The program seeks to provide loans to doctoral
students who are interested in applying and competing for º£½ÇÉçÇø instructional faculty
positions after completion of the doctoral degree.
Additional details: /app/cdip.htm
The º£½ÇÉçÇø Chancellors Office will be hosting Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
Information Sessions. If you are interested in learning more, it is highly encouraged
that you attend an upcoming session. To register, simply click on the link below which
corresponds to the time you are interested in attending:
If you register for an information session, the Chancellors Office will also send you the recording of the meeting. Meetings are held during Pacific Standard Time.
Here is the link to the CDIP APPLICATION.
Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Program
Are you a current º£½ÇÉçÇø student (rising junior or graduate student) interested in pursuing
a PhD and a future faculty career? This program is for you! The Pre-Doc Program prepares
and supports students as they explore and apply to PhD programs aligned with their
academic interests. The º£½ÇÉçÇø Pre-Doctoral Program each year identifies Sally Casanova
Scholars, prospective graduate students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
who with a faculty mentor and financial assistance prepare for graduate school during
their junior or senior year. Students who are already in Master degree programs also
qualify for this program.
How to Apply:
Additional details:/app/predoctoralprogram.htm
Pre-Doctoral Program Information Sessions:
For more information, you can register for one of our information sessions offered
by our Faculty Director, Dr. !
The º£½ÇÉçÇø Chancellors Office is hosting office hours for any individuals interested
in learning more about the Pre-Doctoral program. Feel free to join one or more of
the following sessions:
(Registration links available below each specified date)
Monday, January 12, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Monday, January 26, 2026, 3-4 p.m.
If you have questions about the Pre-Doctoral program, feel free to e-mail Sara Alcalá at sara.alcala@csuci.edu
Graduate Studies Center Workshops
The Graduate Studies Center created a series of workshops to introduce undergraduate students and alumni to the opportunities presented by obtaining a graduate or professional degree. The workshops are open to all current students. Our workshops vary in topic to help students who are considering graduate or professional school and for those in the process of applying to graduate school. The workshops are held each semester.
Graduate & Credential Entrance Exam Support:
GRE, CBEST, CSET, MCAT, OAT, LSAT and GMAT test preparation books are available for
check-out at the Advising Center Front Desk-Bell Tower First floor, room 1552!