Applying to Professional & Graduate School
Explore your options. Prepare for your next step.Considering graduate or professional school? Whether you are exploring advanced education, researching programs or preparing to apply, our Professional and Graduate School Advising team can help you navigate your next steps.
What’s the Difference?
While both graduate and professional schools offer education beyond a bachelor’s degree, they serve different purposes.
Graduate school generally focuses on advanced study, research and specialized knowledge within an academic or professional field. Graduate programs include master’s, doctoral, and other graduate-level degrees.
Professional school prepares students for specific careers and professions, such as law, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health and professional fields. These programs typically have specific prerequisites, admissions requirements and professional competencies.
Get Connected with an Advisor
Not sure which category your program falls into? Have specific questions? The Professional and Graduate School Advising team can help you identify next steps and connect you with resources based on your goals.
To schedule a private, 30-minute appointment with a specific advisor, please call 979-847-8938 or email [email protected], and a student assistant will find a time that works best for you.
Applying to Professional School
Explore advising, resources and guidance for preparing for and applying to professional programs.
Applying to Graduate School
Explore graduate school resources and guidance for researching programs, preparing applications and navigating the graduate admissions process.