Graduate Student Resource Center

Learn more about the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center (UCIMM) resources, drop-in to talk to an attorney, and explore all the support services available to the student community. Open to all graduate and professional students.

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This session is part of the How do You Lead in Grad School? Series Join one of our most popular professional development workshops exploring conversational strategies to address complex student concerns that can arise in office hours. Participants will also learn about campus resources to support themselves and their students. Light refreshments will be served.

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Graduate school is more than coursework and research—it’s an immersive experience shaped by expectations, relationships, and unwritten rules. This workshop will help uncover the “hidden curriculum” of academia and navigate the challenges of graduate study with confidence. Participants will learn: ? The “why” behind graduate education and how to best align personal goals with institutional expectations ? Critical keys for success, including building relationships, managing time, and understanding the apprenticeship model ? How to navigate funding, financial wellness, and employment roles as both student and employee ? Strategies for communicating effectively with advisors and departments, and building a supportive network ? Tools for resilience and well-being, including planning for breaks and embracing a growth mindset Whether you’re just starting your program or preparing for candidacy, this workshop offers practical insights and resources to help you thrive and succeed in graduate school

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Come chat with UCLA advanced degree alumni who work in advocacy-related jobs. Build professional relationships and learn more about the industry through tables built for career conversations. Dinner provided!

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This interactive workshop equips graduate students with practical leadership skills to navigate complex higher education systems and advocate for meaningful institutional change. Using organizational charts, power-mapping exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants learn how decisions are made, who holds influence, and how to strategically engage stakeholders across campus. The presentation emphasizes solution-oriented advocacy, helping graduate students move beyond identifying problems to proposing feasible, data-informed solutions that administrators can act on. Designed through a graduate student lens, the session builds collective student power, accountability strategies, and confidence in leading change within academic institutions.

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