Welcome to Campus from UChicagoGRAD!

What’s one thing all graduate students have in common? UChicagoGRAD! We hope you will consider us a one-stop shop for services to help you navigate your graduate experience. You may be familiar with our admissions team through your application process, and now that you are here, our advisors look forward to meeting with you. UChicagoGRAD’s resources include career exploration and planning, fellowship advising, writing support, graduate life programs, and resources for international students. We hope to see you soon in our space on the 3rd floor of the Bookstore (970 E 58th St), or at the Graduate Student Lounge, upstairs on the 4th floor.

Applying to PhD Programs: Strategies for a Successful Application
Monday, October 6, 3:30–5:00 p.m., Zoom

Planning to apply to PhD programs this fall? This workshop will demystify the PhD application process and provide strategies to make yourself more competitive. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to effectively communicate their interests, qualifications, and experiences through their application materials. Topics to be covered include: CVs, program selection, communicating with faculty, and the statement of purpose.

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship: Info Session
Tuesday, October 7, 3:00–4:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship is a highly-competitive program that aims at increasing the number of US Citizens who receive doctoral degrees in science and engineering. This info session will discuss the application process, eligibility criteria, and common mistakes made by applicants.

Maximizing the GRAD Gargoyle Job Board for Your Job Search On-Campus and Beyond
Wednesday, October 8, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Zoom

Are you searching for a job or internship? Attend this virtual session to learn about how to maximize the GRAD Gargoyle job board for both on-campus and off-campus positions, including utilizing filters, keyword searches, and submitting applications.

The Boren Fellowship: Language and Public Service
Wednesday, October 8, 2:00–3:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

The Boren Fellowships seek to increase the study of geographic areas and languages which are critical to U.S. national interests, yet remain underrepresented in study abroad. These grants provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Both Master's and PhD students may apply. This workshop will cover each step in the Boren, from starting your application to critical deadlines.

Career30: LinkedIn
Wednesday, October 8, 4:00–4:30 p.m., Zoom

Improve your professional skills in 30 minutes or less. This presentation will provide attendees with essential information for creating an effective and professional LinkedIn profile. This session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

Citadel Info Session
Wednesday, October 8, 4:00–5:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

Join Citadel researchers for a panel to discuss their paths to the firm and the type of research they do on their teams. Come with questions, as we'll tailor the event to your interests! Swag will be provided to all attendees. Afterward, apply to attend our PhD Networking Event at a venue off-campus. If you are confirmed to attend, round-trip Uber Vouchers will be provided. This event is only intended for PhD students.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) Best Practices for Grants, Fellowships, and Academic Jobs
Thursday, October 9, 1:00–2:00 p.m., UChicagoGRAD HQ

The Curriculum Vitae (CV) is the cornerstone of all applications for grants, fellowships, and jobs in academia. This workshop will provide you with CV best practices that will help your academic accomplishments shine. The session is appropriate for graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines.

Domestic and international graduate students are eligible to apply for on-campus jobs.

PhD Econometrics Mentor - Becker Friedman Institute for Economics - UChicago

Autumn Team Member, Visual and Digital Media Member, STAGE - STAGE Center

Marketing Graduate Assistant - University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

Graduate Student Associate - The University of Chicago The Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHeSS)

Communications Intern, myCHOICE (STEM Career Development) - UChicagoGRAD

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Save the Date: Gargoyle Gala 2025

Mark your calendars for this year’s Gargoyle Gala at Navy Pier’s stunning Aon Grand Ballroom. 

Academic-Year IOP Internship Info Session
Friday, October 3, 10:00 a.m., Zoom

With a single resume and cover letter, you can apply to dozens of academic-year internships with the Chicago-area government agencies, nonprofits, and more. Interns receive a $2,660 stipend from the IOP.

Wellapalooza
Monday, October 6, 12:00–3:00 p.m., Main Quad

Join UChicago Student Wellness for Wellapalooza! Enjoy games, balloon art, cotton candy, and free flu shots. Play isn’t just fun—it relieves stress, boosts creativity, strengthens social connections, and uplifts your mood. Reconnect, recharge, and celebrate wellness together!

Broader Impacts Fair
Wednesday, October 8, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Eckhardt Atrium, 5640 S Ellis Ave

“Broader Impacts” refers to the ways in which research in mathematics, engineering, and the natural and social sciences can have a broad impact on society through education, policy, and economic development. Stop by the Broader Impacts Fair to connect with organizations dedicated to helping society through science.

"Early Telephone, Efficiency, and Economism: A Wired New Urban Life by the Shanghai Telephone Company in the 1930s"
Thursday, October 9, 5:00–6:30 p.m., Franke Institute for the Humanities, 1100 E 57th St

Featuring Zhang Yu's ongoing book project, tentatively titled "Wiring the Hearts: A Sentimental Media History of the Telephone in China." Employing an interdisciplinary framework drawing upon cultural studies, affective histories, and media/technology studies, it aims to construct a media history of the telephone in China, centering on “telephonic sentiments.”

Info Session: Innovation Fund Associates (IFA) Program
Thursday, October 9, 12:00–1:00 p.m., Zoom

The Innovation Fund Associates (IFA) program is structured as a venture capital apprenticeship, where associates learn-by-doing as part of an interdisciplinary team. IFAs deep dive into one investment opportunity per cycle through the George Shultz Innovation Fund and get a close-up look at the commercialization process.

Language Tables
Monday, October 6, 5:30–7:00 p.m., International House, 1414 E 59th St

Bank of America Integrated Quant Services Hedge Fund Panel
Tuesday, October 7, 4:00–5:30 p.m., Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St

ELI Writing Mentorship: Cultivating Sustainable Writing Habits
Apply by tomorrow (Friday, October 3) at 5:00 p.m.

Cultivating Sustainable Writing Habits is a year-long mentorship intended to provide ongoing academic writing support to a selective, interdisciplinary cohort of international/multilingual scholars throughout the full academic year. Participants receive active support both from their mentor and their peers to produce written work that has been carefully developed.