Prospective Students
Underrepresented Domestic Applicants

The Graduate College Educational Equity Programs Office provides resources to assist domestic underrepresented applicants with the graduate application process. The office also offers opportunities that will help these individuals to gain the kind of knowledge and experience that leads to success in graduate school.
Preparing for Graduate School
- Summer Research Opportunities Program
- Summer Pre-doctoral Institute (SPI)
- Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program
Resources for Applying to Graduate School
- Applying to Graduate School (PDF)
- FreeApp Program (Committee on Institutional Cooperation)
- Project 1000
Financial Assistance
The Graduate College Fellowship Office oversees many fellowships and traineeships for graduate study, some of which are aimed specifically at supporting underrepresented populations.
Examples of Fellowship Programs
Additional fellowships are listed within Fellowship Opportunities. The Graduate College also provides additional information regarding sources of financial assistance for prospective students.
Faculty & Staff Resources
- Graduate Recruitment Interest Group (Committee on Institutional Cooperation)
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