Preparation for Graduate School

What do I need to do to prepare for graduate work in a health-related field?

Prior to Freshmen Year

• Meet with your UARC advisor during ODYSSEY to begin planning your academic plan and ultimate goals

Freshmen Year

• Begin requisite math and science courses.
• Consider health related volunteer opportunities or job shadowing.
• Begin gather information about admission requirements for professional schools or programs.
• Take advantage of campus resources.
• Meet with your UARC advisor to continue formulating academic plan.

Sophomore Year

• If you haven’t done so, declare your chosen major.
• Continue to develop relationships with faculty members and faculty advisor in chosen major.
• Research several health professional schools to which application may be made and learn about specific requirements for admission to each.
• Start preparing for standardized exams by reviewing material covered in your introductory science and math courses.

Junior Year

• Make contact with admissions representatives and request application material from health professional schools to which application will be made.
• Register for pre-professional exams (MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, etc.).
• Take pre-professional exam.
• Summer: Complete application and send letters of reference to schools of choice.

Senior Year

• Refine your interviewing skills.
• Interview.
• Graduate!