2026 Grad School Series: Oct. 26 - Nov. 9
Grad School Series is a lineup of events and workshops for current students considering graduate school. This series includes informative workshops, expert panels, and the Graduate School Expo. Open to students of all class years, it’s a chance to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with representatives from various graduate school programs.
What's Happening During the Grad School Series?
Week 5: Monday, October 26th, 2026
In-Person: Transfer Talk: Grad School 101
Date: Monday, October 26th, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: DCP Training Room
- Presented in partnership with the UC Irvine Transfer Center
Week 5: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
In-Person: Graduate School Expo
Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Ring Road
Week 5: Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
In-Person: UCI Grad Application & Graduate Student Life
Date: Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: GPSRC
- Presented in partnership with the UC Irvine Grad Division
In-Person: Personal Statement Workshop
Date: Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: DCP Training Room
- Presented in partnership with the UC Irvine Writing Center
Week 6: Monday, November 2nd, 2026
In-Person: Application Bootcamp for Students Applying to Grad School
Date: Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: DCP Training Room
- Presented in partnership with DCP and UC Irvine Writing Center
Register for Application Bootcamp for Students Applying to Grad School
Week 6: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
In-Person: UC Irvine Law: Overview and Insights from Current Law Students
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: UC Irvine Law
- Presented in partnership with UC Irvine Law
Register for UC Irvine Law: Overview and Insights from Current Law Students
Week 6: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Virtual: Understanding Funding & Graduate Education
Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom
- Presented in partnership with the UC Irvine Grad Division
Week 7: Monday, November 9th, 2026
In-Person: Law School Admissions Panel
Date: Monday, November 9th, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: DCP Training Room
- Presented in partnership with UCLA Law, UT Law, GW Law, Northwestern, Vanderbilt
Why Attend DCP's Grad School Series?
Whether you're exploring your options or actively applying to graduate school, this series is designed for you! The workshops provide valuable insights into the admissions process and answer your most pressing questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives, gaining first-hand knowledge about various programs and what they look for in applicants.
Student Feedback
- "[The] Statement of Purpose and CV review were extremely helpful! Both [people] took a lot of time to look at my materials in depth and gave meaningful critiques."
- "Leaving this event, I already know what I can work on moving forward to strengthen my app before submitting."
- "I like the review sessions because I can have one-on-one feedback with my work directly through professional services."
- "It was helpful to get individual healp on my application materials because I had a chance to ask questions and get immediate feedback."
We are here to help you succeed and look forward to supporting your graduate school aspirations. For more information, contact us at career@uci.edu.