Graduate School and Pre-Professional Services

Graduate School and Pre-Professional Planning
The UCLA Career Center offers personal assistance and programs on the graduate and professional school application process, including program selection, the personal essay, faculty recommendations, admissions tests and financial assistance. In the fall quarter, the Career Center hosts the annual Graduate and Professional School Fair. This fair attracts representatives from more than 150 colleges and universities who attend to showcase their university and programs, and offer admission information.

UCLA Pre-Professional Services
There are many offices on campus ready to assist you with your pre-professional planning: The UCLA Career Center, College Counseling, Departmental Counseling, and Academics in the Commons (Pre-Health Peer Counseling and Workshops). For more details and a four year pre-professional plan, download the "UCLA Pre-Professional Services Referral Sheet" (also known as the "Green Sheets" by clicking here (PDF).

Letters of Reference Service
The Career Center will file and store your reference letters and upon request, mail them out to the Graduate and Professional programs to which you are applying.

Fellowships and Scholarships
Fellowships provide the opportunity for study, research or work related to one’s particular field of interest. They can range in time from six months to two years in duration and usually include a stipend or other benefits. Most fellowships require that applicants have a B.A. or B.S. degree or are currently working on or have already secured a graduate/professional degree. For further information on eligibility, application procedures, and assistance in competing for awards to fund graduate study or research, please see our extensive fellowship database, visit the career library or the Internship and Study Abroad Office.