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Current Graduate Students
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The Graduate Resource and Academic Development (GRAD) Center Current Graduate Student page is designed to provide continual support for graduate students, which includes funding opportunities, academic support, professional development programs, and events that provide social interactions. Our programs allow students to focus on their studies and will prepare them for the workforce.
Resources
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Graduate Student Orientations
We host two types of orientations during the fall for incoming students.
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Events
We organize various events during the academic year to support students in building skills to succeed in their graduate programs, foster social interactions and provide professional development opportunities.
![students writing outside](http://live-csu-northridge.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2024-01/writing.jpg?itok=47J5gIYU)
Scholarships
We offer a variety of scholarship opportunities to help retain and support students toward earning their graduate degrees.
![student mentoring](http://live-csu-northridge.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2024-01/advising.jpg?itok=jM8V9JAs)
Thesis/Graduate Project/Dissertation Support
We organize workshops, writing retreats, resources and offer financial support to students working on their thesis, graduate project or dissertation.
![People interacting](http://live-csu-northridge.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-08/Communites%20of%20Support%202.jpg?itok=B3ieQHq0)
Conference Travel Funding
We provide financial support to students presenting at and attending an academic conference.
![student graduating with family](http://live-csu-northridge.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2024-01/family-posing.jpg?itok=JxLxpfq_)
Student Awards
We provide a variety of awards to recognize outstanding graduate students.
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Instruction/Training Programs
We provide instructional and training support to students interested in teaching, working on entrepreneurial projects and professional development opportunities.