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Applying to Graduate School

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Getting Started

Now that you have decided to pursue a graduate degree in a liberal arts area of study, what’s next? The LACS Graduate School Advising Program is available to help you:

  • Get a better understanding of liberal arts graduate programs; Harvard UniversityHarvard University
  • Learn more about graduate school life: what to expect;
  • Consider gaining experience, skills and knowledge throughout your undergraduate studies to help elevate your graduate school competitiveness;
  • Develop a plan to create a winning application packet; and
  • Create an application timeline.

Where are you in the process?

How to Research Graduate Programs: Get helpful tips to consider when researching universities and their graduate programs.

Graduate School Application Timeline: Review a recommended timeline for the graduate school application process, from freshman to senior year.

Application Components: Explore the components of graduate school applications to help you prepare your eventual application packet.

Profiles: Check out faculty and graduate student profiles for application tips and peaks into grad school life.

Graduate School Advising: Once you have reviewed the information provided in the pages listed above, you can meet with the graduate school advisor for individualized assistance. Advising is available Monday-Thursday by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call Liberal Arts Career Services at 512-471-7900. To see the grad school advisor, you must first register with our office at BTT Gateway and you must read the advising resources listed above.

Connect with Research Projects: Prepare now for a future grad school application by joining a research team and getting to know faculty and grad students.

Access Grad School Resources: Get information on a variety of areas, including funding, decision-making, the GRE, program rankings and program search engines.