GradPrep
GradPrep’s Fall 2024 seminar series will be held August 12-13.
Start Successfully with GradPrep
GradPrep is a seminar series offered the week before classes begin each semester. Sessions offered this spring provide an overview of topics all incoming graduate students want to know to prepare for a successful graduate school journey.
GradPrep Fall 2024 Line Up
GradPrep is held the week before classes begin. Students may attend any and all sessions.
GradPrep closes with New Student Orientation on August 16.
Day 1: We are GSSC
We are GSSC—10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
What is Graduate Writing?—11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Topic 1: We are GSSC
We are GSSC focuses on services provided by the GSSC in support of student success. Services covered in this module include Bronco Finish Line, GradSkills, GradWrite, 3 Minute Thesis, Thesis Academy, and Thesis/Dissertation services. This session will provide a brief overview of what each of these programs is designed for and how students can access these services. The session will be presented by Wayne Cochrane, Graduate Student Success Coordinator.
Topic 2: What is Graduate Writing?
This session will highlight the difference between writing at the undergraduate/graduate level, provide information to students on how to utilize current skills and learn new graduate-level writing skills, and connect students to the help provided in the GSSC focused on writing. The session will be presented by GSSC writing coaches Alex Honn and Caden Benzinger.
Day 2: Finding a Mentor/Conquering Stress
The Importance of Finding a Mentor—10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Conquering Stress—11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Topic 1: The Importance of Finding a Mentor
This session will highlight the importance of finding mentor relationships in graduate school. Dr. Marie-Anne de Graaf, Professor of Biology, will teach students why mentorship is important and explore practical ways to build mentor relationships. This session will also highlight the mentor programs available at Boise State.
Topic 2: Conquering Stress
This session is designed to give students ways to cope with the stress of graduate school, including work-life balance, juggling academic loads, working with peers, and building relationships with faculty. A general overview of GradWell and other services will be provided (and enhanced with additional content). Session presented by GSSC Graduate Assistants Alex Honn, Caden Benzinger, and Bryn Winegar.