Summer Predoctoral Programs seek to address three major areas that are important to graduate student success:

Academic

Summer Predoctoral Institute

• Three to four credit hours of graduate coursework through independent study
• "Culture of Graduate School" and "Sustainability" seminars
• Technical research development
• Oral presentation skills development

Social

Summer Predoctoral Institute and Summer Emerging PhD Program

• Opportunities for networking with campus administrators, faculty, and students from across campus
• Social activities with current graduate students
• Early socialization into your department

Cultural/Environmental

SUMMER PREDOCTORAL INSTITUTE AND SUMMER EMERGING PHD PROGRAM

• Introduction to community programs, services, and activities that meet specific cultural needs and demands
• Organized visits to cultural and research centers on campus
• Library orientation and tour
• Introduction to campus support networks and faculty mentoring