Getting Started in Grad School: 1.2 Learning Outcomes

Brisa Marie provides some insight into how learning as a graduate student is different from learning as an undergraduate student. As you begin your graduate school journey, it will be helpful for you to understand what is expected of you in grad school. Meeting the following learning outcomes will help you to adapt and successfully meet the expectations of your new learning environment.

After completing this module, you should be able to

• recognize the differences between being an undergraduate student and a graduate student, 
• describe the expectations placed on you as a graduate student within the scholarly community, and
• identify the traits of a successful graduate student.