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Career Services

Graduate and Professional School

Career Services

230 Nebraska Union
(402) 472-3145

  • 20-min Walk-ins, M-F, 10-4 (Summer 10-12 and 1-3)
  • Appointments, M-F, 8-5
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Career Services East (303 ECU)
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Meet one-on-one with a Career Counselor

Graduate Professional School Programs

Thinking about Graduate or Professional School?

Career Services can help you clarify interests, goals, and motivations for pursuing a graduate/professional degree, then assist you in the application process. Pursuing a graduate or professional degree is a major commitment of time, energy and funds. Before beginning the research, application process and courses, consider the following questions:

  • What are your long-term career goals?
  • Which degree programs contribute to those goals, if any?
  • Are you aware of and prepared for the academic challenges?
  • Do you have the financial resources necessary to complete the degree?
  • Are you passionate about your intended field of study and career plans?

Researching Programs and Instritutions

Exploring Programs and Institutions
Important things to know about potential programs and institutions and who can help you narrow your options

Institution and Program Guides
Grad school searches, tips on applications, sample medical school interview questions and more.

Preparing to Apply

Admissions Tests
Links to common Graduate and Professional School Admissions Tests.

Timeline for Applying
A suggested timeline. Develop your own personal timeline for applying.

Writing an Academic Resume
Prepare a resume geared toward Graduate/Professional School...

 

UNL Resources and Programs

UNL Graduate Studies
Information about Graduate programs at UNL.

UNL Exended Education and Outreach Graduate Programs
Over 20 degrees and programs are offered from the same renowned faculty that teach on campus courses.

UNL Pre-Professional Advising
Students interested in Law and Health professions receive help selecting appropriate courses and applying for professional programs.