We offer programs on a wide range of topics including resume writing, job search, interviewing, networking, change of major, and more! To view these a events and to register for our workshops and events log into MustangJobs* or check them out on Cal Poly Now. You can also check out the Career Fair & Special Event Schedule for information about the 10+ career fairs offered to students and alumni every year. 

*Career Services is excited to announce its transition to a new and improved software platform for MustangJobs! Find out more about the switch to Symplicity on our MustangJobs transition page.

Graduate School & Fellowships Month Events & Workshops

October is graduate school and fellowships month! Workshops and events are hosted by Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, Office of Student Research, Graduate Education, College of Eningeering, BEACoN Research Mentors, and Career Services. 

Graduate School & Fellowships Month Flyer 2024

Title	Date	Time	Location or Zoom Info
Writing Work Party: Graduate School Application Questions	Tues. Oct 1	10:10-11am	https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/2611484610
Pre-Health Application Workshop	Thurs. Oct 3	11-Noon	https://calendly.com/pre-health-workshops/health-professions-application-workshop-10-3
Accessing the Secret Menu: How to Get Involved in Student Research at Cal Poly	Thurs. Oct 3	11:10am-12pm	In-person (186-C203) and Zoom (https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/88362501116)
MMI: Multiple Mock Mini Virtual Interview Practice for Pre-Health Programs	Fri. Oct 4	9-11am; 11:30-1:30 pm	Event is full, email bcsmadvising@calpoly.edu to be added to the waitlist
Pre-Health Application Workshop	Tues. Oct 8	11-Noon	https://calendly.com/pre-health-workshops/health-professions-application-workshop-10-8?month=2024-10
Grad School 101 - How/Why/When to Apply to Graduate School (Virtual)	Tues. Oct 8	11-Noon	https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/81724227839?from=addon
Applying to Graduate School: How to Get Organized	Wed. Oct 9	10:10-11am	https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/2611484610
School of Education Programs Information Session	Thurs. Oct 10	10-11am	School of Education - Building 2 Room 214
Pre-Health Personal Statement Brainstorming Workshop	Fri. Oct 11	12-2 pm	https://calendly.com/pre-health-workshops/health-careers-personal-statement-workshop_1011?preview_source=et_card&month=2024-10
Introduction to NIFS: Undergraduate Scholarships and Fellowships with Upcoming Deadlines'	Fri. Oct 11	10:10-11:30 or 4:10-5:30	In person - Baker 180-113
Connecting with Potential Graduate School Advisors: The Cold Call/Email	Mon. Oct 14	3:10-4pm	https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/2611484610
Cal Poly Master of Science in Higher Education Counseling / Student Affairs (HECSA) Info Session	Tues. Oct 15	12-12:30pm	Zoom - register at https://tinyurl.com/hecsaregister
Writing a Compelling Personal Statement	Tues. Oct 15	2-3:30pm	Career Events Center (Building 124 Room 117)
Undocu Students: Research Experiences & Grad School Pathways	Wed. Oct 16	4:10-5pm	https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/88362501116
USC Viterbi School of Engineering Information Session	Thurs. Oct 17	5-6 pm	Career Events Center (Building 124 Room 117)
SURP+ Symposium and Mini Graduate School Fair (featuring programs at Cal Poly, Northern Arizona University, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, Colorado School of Mines, and CU Boulder)	Fri. Oct 18	11am-1pm	College of Engineering Plaza
Introduction to NIFS: Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships with Upcoming Deadlines'	Fri. Oct 18	10:10-11:30 or 4:10-5:30	In person - Baker 180-114
California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, https://www.caldiversityforum.org/	Sat. Oct 19	all day	UC Riverside (various free transportation from Cal Poly)
RPI Info Session	Mon. Oct 21	12:30-2pm	Career Events Center (Building 124 Room 117)
Johns Hopkins SAIS Graduate Programs in Public & International Affairs Information Session	Mon. Oct 21	4-5 pm	Career Events Center (Building 124 Room 117)
Grad School Application Writing: Statement of Purpose, Personal Statement, and more!	Wed. Oct 23	10:10-11am	https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/2611484610
Cal Poly Master of Science in Educational Leadership & Administration Program (ELAP) Info Session	Wed. Oct 23	5-6pm	Zoom - register at https://tinyurl.com/elapregister
Cal Poly Single Subject Teacher Education Program (SSTEP) Info session	Thurs. Oct 24	11am-12pm	Zoom - register at https://tinyurl.com/sstepregister
Transfer Student Researcher Panel	Thurs. Oct 24	11:10am-12pm	10-226 and by Zoom, https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/88362501116
Virtual Fall Career Fair- Featuring Graduate & Professional Schools	Wed. Oct 30	10am - 3pm	Registration and zoom link in Cal Poly Now or MustangJobs