{"id":4843,"date":"2022-08-08T16:34:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T16:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shpe.org\/?page_id=4843"},"modified":"2025-10-15T18:05:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:05:40","slug":"passport-to","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shpe.org\/engage\/programs\/passport-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Passport To Graduate School"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Your Roadmap to an advanced degree in STEM!<\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Thinking about <\/span>grad<\/span> school, but not sure where to start?<\/span><\/span> Wondering how to apply, how to pay, or if <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> even right for you?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

SHPE\u2019s Passport to Graduate School<\/span><\/span><\/h3>

is <\/span>offered each spring and is <\/span>your all-in-one guide to navigating the path to a master\u2019s or doctoral degree in STEM. Whether <\/span>you’re<\/span> a current undergraduate, recent graduate, or early-career professional, this program will give you the clarity, confidence, and community you need to take the next step.<\/span><\/p>

What is Passport to Graduate School?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Passport to Graduate School<\/span><\/b> is a national SHPE program designed to increase the number of Latinos pursuing and earning graduate degrees in STEM. Through a combination of virtual workshops, mentorship, and practical resources, this initiative demystifies the application process and empowers students to see graduate school as an attainable and valuable next step in their academic and professional journey.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Who Should Participate?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>
  • SHPE undergraduate members considering a master\u2019s or PhD<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
    • Recent grads looking to return to school<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
      • Professionals in STEM curious about research, teaching, or leadership roles that require an advanced degree<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>
        • Anyone who feels unsure but <\/span>interested<\/span><\/i> \u2014 this program is built for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

          Why It Matters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

          Latinos remain significantly underrepresented in graduate STEM programs. Passport to Graduate School exists to change that \u2014 by removing barriers, providing representation, and building a support system that travels with you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

          Grad school is not just for the few. It\u2019s for YOU.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Get Your Passport<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>

          Ready to explore the possibilities?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Join the Passport to Graduate School program and take your first step toward an advanced degree \u2014 and the doors it can open.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Look for event invitations in the spring through SHPE Nation!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          In the meantime, check out recordings from our past events.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          \n\tBe a Star: How to Create a Competitive Graduate School Application<\/div>
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          \n\tFinding a Grad School Advisor & Coltie App Intro<\/div>
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