Should I Go to Graduate School: Deciding When, Why & Where
Workshop
Alumni
Graduate Student
International Student
Undergraduate Student
Graduate school can be an exciting next step, but it isn't the only path forward. In this interactive workshop, you'll consider whether further study aligns with your creative practice and career goals, then learn how to identify graduate programs that match your priorities. You'll leave with a personalized set of criteria to help guide your research and future decisions.
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Should I Go to Graduate School: Deciding When, Why & Where
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: CEAD, 115 McCaul St. Level 3
Graduate school can be an exciting next step, but it isn't the only path forward. In this interactive workshop, you'll consider whether further study aligns with your creative practice and career goals, then learn how to identify graduate programs that match your priorities. You'll leave with a personalized set of criteria to help guide your research and future decisions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Clarify why you are considering graduate school.
- Consider whether graduate school makes sense now, later, or perhaps not at all.
- Identify personal priorities for selecting a graduate programme.
- Compare programmes using fit, structure, resources, costs, location and outcomes.
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