Graduate Studies
Academic Planning Council Graduate Education Workgroup Report PDF
June 2019Recommendations for addressing issues facing academic doctoral education at UC from the Graduate Education Workgroup, a subcommittee of the Academic Planning Council, comprised of campus and UCOP administration and Senate leaders.
Graduate Cost of Attendance Survey Link
The Graduate Cost of Attendance Survey (GCOAS) is used to better understand the financial needs of the UC graduate student body. Results of this survey are used by UC leadership to plan financial aid packages, as well as to evaluate graduate student stipends. Student Financial Support in the department of Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs and Institutional Research & Academic Planning at the Office of the President collaborate to produce this survey. Items on the survey ask graduate students about their monthly and annual expenses, housing arrangements, and family support. Student Financial Support uses the survey data to produce a comprehensive report that supports UC's financial aid decision-making activities.
UC Doctoral Completion Rate Study PDF
March 2014Assesses persistence and completion rates of UC doctoral students over a period of ten years.
UC InfoCenter Link
Access to detailed data on undergraduate admissions, enrollment, persistence and graduation at UC. Summary data on financial aid is also available.
UC Graduate Student Experience Survey Link
The University of California Graduate Student Experience Survey (UCGSES) is a system-wide survey that solicits graduate and professional students’ opinions on a broad range of academic and co-curricular experiences, including instruction and training, advising, basic needs, and student services. Institutional Research and Academic Planning administers the survey in collaboration with Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs at the Office of the President, and Graduate Deans and Institutional Research representatives from the campuses.
Report of the Administrative/Senate Workgroup on Academic Graduate Student Issues PDF
July 2012Report that focuses on UC enrollment trends, graduate student support and competitiveness, the impact of rising tuition, employment opportunities and expanding career opportunities for academic doctoral students.
Prioritizing and Strengthening Graduate Education at UC Davis PDF
May 2012UC Davis joint administrative/academic senate taskforce report looking at the various ways the institution supports graduate education and how it might be further improved.
Survey of Graduate Applications, Admissions, and Enrollment Issues PDF
May 2005Six broad departments, at each of the nine campuses (in 2004), with significant international student enrollment, were surveyed on application numbers, admits and enrollment.
Report of the Work Team on Graduate and Professional School Diversity PDF
September 2007A subcommittee of the University of California Regents Study Group on University Diversity