Latina/Latino Studies majors are well-prepared to pursue graduate and professional education following the completion of their degree. This page contains useful resources for students who are considering graduate and professional schools. 

Graduate School:

Please view these useful guides that The Career Center created for those considering and applying to graduate school. 

Considering Graduate School 

Applying to Graduate School 

 

The Michael L Jeffries, Sr. Center for Access and Academic Success on campus provides graduate school preparation through the Federal TRIO McNair Scholars Program. This program "provides research, mentoring, advising, and graduate school preparation opportunities for eligible sophomores, juniors, and seniors to promote their academic excellence and pursuit of a PhD." The application deadline is typically mid-November.

Pre-Law:

For students interested in pursuing law, the university provides pre-law advising services. Students can also choose a pre-law designation through the LAS College office, which will provide them with pre-law resources. 

UIUC Pre-Law Advising Services

UIUC Pre-Law Designation

Pre-Law Advising Appointments

UIUC Pre-Law Resources

 

Pre-Health Professions:

For students interested in health professions, the university provides pre-health resources that help students prepare for employment in health professions. Pre-Health at Illinois includes, but is not limited to: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, nursing, veterinary medicine, optometry, and more. 

Pre-Health at Illinois

Explore Health Professions

Health Professions Advising