Graduate students: Welcome to grad school! I hope the following information will help you get started.

First, you might want to think broadly about your Goals for Grad School (see information by area).

Then, be sure to bookmark PhD Comics. It will keep you sane. Trust me, you'll need that. :)

Undergraduates: Are you considering graduate school? I hope that this information will help you get a sense of what grad school is like - the skills you will learn, the challenges you will face, and the many resources available.

Understanding the tools of the trade...

Journals * Professional Societies * Conferences * Mailing Lists * Miscellaneous

How to...

Literature Searches * Publishing and Presenting * Teaching * Winning Fellowships * Job Search * Samples

Visitors: This wiki was designed by Olivia Lima, while a graduate student in the UVA Department of Psychology.

The initial aim was to provide resources for new students in our department, but I am delighted that others are finding it helpful. I would love to hear from you: I welcome comments, questions, contributions, and corrections (email preferred). Enjoy your visit!