{"id":305,"date":"2023-03-24T11:49:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T16:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/?page_id=305"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:59:40","slug":"what-is-grad-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/gradresources\/what-is-grad-school\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Grad School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-graduate-school\">What is graduate school? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate school can open doors to advanced careers, specialized expertise, and leadership opportunities. Whether you&#8217;re exploring the idea, or preparing to apply, these short videos will guide you through the basics\u2014from understanding graduate study to planning your application timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join Our Information Session<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to attend a <strong>Graduate School Information Session<\/strong> where you can learn more about graduate education, the application process, and resources available to support you. During the session, we will walk through several application topics and provide additional guidance, tips, and time for questions. These sessions are designed for students who are exploring graduate school as well as those who are preparing to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Session Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sessions are offered periodically throughout the semester.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each session lasts approximately <strong>45\u201360 minutes<\/strong> and includes time for questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can view available dates and register through the appointment links below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=1a0f66ae-4247-4b1a-ba41-e82562fe5f51\">How to Apply to Graduate School<\/a> (<em>for University of Wisconsin &#8211; Milwaukee Juniors and Seniors<\/em>) &#8211; 3\/17\/2026 at 11:00 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=c3481eee-8a57-479a-975a-bbaf99245f50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Apply to Graduate School<\/a> (<em>Domestic students<\/em>) &#8211; 3\/31\/2026 at 11:00 am. Registration info to come soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">What is Graduate School and How do I Apply? (<em>for University of Wisconsin &#8211; Milwaukee Freshmen and Sophomores<\/em>) &#8211; 4\/22\/2026 at 11:00 am. Registration info to come soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity \" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The UWM Graduate School has created these helpful videos on finding and applying to UWM graduate programs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--center\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What to Consider and When to Apply<\/em><\/strong>: Timing and preparation are key when applying to graduate school. This video helps you decide whether graduate school is right for you and when to begin preparing your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Apply to Grad School | Application Timeline, Deadlines &amp; Tips\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mvfvu79eTDk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--center\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><em>How to Apply to Graduate School<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>: Applying to graduate school involves more than filling out a form. This video walks you through the key steps in preparing and submitting a strong application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Apply to Grad School | Application Process &amp; Requirements\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vdkxp9XMwGA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--center\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong><em>How Long Does It Take to Hear a Decision?<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: After submitting your application, the waiting period can be stressful. This video explains how graduate admissions decisions work and when you can expect to hear from programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Long Does It Take to Hear Back From Grad School? | Decision Timeline &amp; Deadlines\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yFJOCem36dg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--center\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions or need assistance you can contact us through email at: <a href=\"mailto:gradschool-staff@uwm.edu\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gradschool-staff@uwm.edu<\/a>.<br>Or set up an appointment with us at: <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/request-an-appointment\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/request-an-appointment\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is graduate school? 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