Graduate Student Resource Center

The Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC), operating within the Graduate Division Professional Development unit and in close collaboration with Career Services, offers a holistic approach to empower UCSB graduate students and postdocs for success in academia and beyond.

Grounded in an 8 Core Competency Model to guide and support students' professional growth, the GSRC offers comprehensive workshops, services, and resources that focus on key areas such as Career Development, Teaching & Mentorship, Leadership & Management, Wellness & Work-life Balance, Writing & Public Speaking, Research & Innovation, Professionalism & Ethics, and Community, Equity, & Empowerment.

By highlighting the wealth of resources available across campus, the GSRC equips students with the tools, agency, and support needed to thrive in their academic and professional journeys. Through workshops, career guidance, and tailored programming, the GSRC is dedicated to helping students and postdocs build strong foundations for their future.