Attend the Graduate and Professional School Day sponsored by the Career Center (check with the Career Center for specific date and time) and other Graduate Fairs such as the GRE Forum.

Learn more about Career Fairs and Events.

Graduate School Search Resources

Where should I go for Graduate School?

It all begins with research. Consider the following steps below to help you determine which programs at what schools best fit your needs.

Research the schools and the program in which you are interested.
Talk to your faculty advisor and other faculty members about programs they recommend.
Research professional association listings of approved graduate programs, and any rating/accreditation information for programs (US Newsmagazine provides several of these).
Speak with a Career Advisor at the Career Center and visit the Career Resource Library (SSB 185) for a variety of directories.
Review the 40+ graduate programs at Illinois State University. Contact the Graduate School Office for more information about programs, admission requirements, assistantships, deadlines, etc.
Research Study Abroad Programs if you need information about international programs.
Browse some of the thousands of university course catalogs at Milner Library.
Visit your schools of interest. Talk to current students and recent graduates about your intended program's strengths and weaknesses. Become familiar with the admission application process and deadlines.