THINKING ABOUT GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES
EXPLORE GRADUATE PROGRAMS
UNI Graduate College
Learn about UNI graduate programs by visiting the Graduate College website at
Finding Schools With Your Program
If you’re considering going to graduate school but are unsure what schools offer programs in your field, check out Peterson’s Guide to Graduate Schools
GradSchools.com and GraduateGuide.com Professional association websites often include a listing of discipline specific graduate programs.
APPLICATION ESSENTIALS
Requesting UNI Transcripts
Request your transcripts from the Office of the Registrar at:
Graduate and Professional School Entrance Examination Information
UNI Examination Services offers the following admissions tests: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Revised General Test, Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Review Test Information at
Additional admissions tests include the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT),
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT),and the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).
Personal Statement Resources
UNI Writing Center ww.uni.edu/unialc/writing-center has certified writing coaches who can help you craft a personal statement or an essay for graduate school and professional school applications. Call 273-2361 to schedule an appointment.
UNI Career Services provides assistances with the development of cover letters, resumes, personal statements, and more to help you prepare graduate application materials. Learn more about the services and resources at To schedule an appointment call 273-6857.
Online Personal Statement Resources
Purdue University Online Writing Lab: Statement of Purpose
Virginia Tech University Career & Professional Development, Writing Personal Statements
Peterson’s Guide to Graduate Schools, Write a Grad School Essay That Will Knock Their Socks Off
Cornell University, Writing Your Statement of Purpose
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Purdue Online Writing Lab, Graduate School Applications: Requesting Recommendation Letters
Peterson’s Guide to Graduate School, Letter of Recommendation-How to Ask For It
FINANCING GRADUATE SCHOOL
Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Completing the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step toward getting federal aid for graduate school. FAFSA is available to filesince October 1, 2016 If you completed a FAFSA as an undergraduate review the Big Changes for 2017-2018 at
Scholarships and Other Funding Opportunities
Review the financial aid websites for the schools to which you are applying to learn about scholarships and other funding opportunities. For example, the UNI Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships includes Financing Graduate School which includes a list of resources, including scholarships, graduate assistantships and more. Also, check the websites of the graduate programs you’re applying to for possible additional financial resources.
FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid
GradSchools.com Financial Aid
Petersen’s Guide to Graduate Schools, Graduate Scholarships & Financial Aid
Graduate School Budget Calculators
The Daily Muse, Going to Graduate School? Start Your Budget Now:
GradSense Budget Calculator:
Cost of Living Information, Quality of Life, Plus More
Review the financial aid websites for your schools of interest for specific cost of living information.
US News and World Report, Estimate Living Expenses to Save on Graduate School
Cost of Living Information, Quality of Life, Plus More
Tufts University Student Life
Moving. com
Numbeo.com
THE GAP YEAR BETWEEN GRADUATION AND GRADUATE SCHOOL
The gap year refers to a year spent working, traveling, etc. before graduate school. Here are some resources with additional information.
Peterson’s Guide to Graduate School: A Guide to Potential Graduate Students
University of California, Berkeley: The Gap Year Between Graduation and Graduate School
GradSchool.com About Education Should You Take Time Off Before Applying to Graduate School?