About CSU-SPaRA at Sacramento State Program
About CSU-SPaRA at Sacramento State Program
The CSU STEM Pathways & Research Alliance (CSU-SPaRA) at Sacramento State Program is for undergraduates majoring in a STEM field as they prepare for their next steps after completing their bachelor’s.
The California State University Alliance is a coordinated systemwide program aimed at preparing the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers by providing academic support and professional development to students from the California State University (CSU) system. Each of the 23 CSU-SPaRA programs offers activities and services designed to improve the retention, graduation, and degree attainment of undergraduate students in STEM. In addition, the CSU-SPaRA seeks to increase the number of CSU students who enroll in STEM graduate programs.
The CSU-SPaRA at Sacramento State Program provides the following activities and opportunities:
- One-on-One Advising
- Research Opportunities
- Graduate School Preparation
- Application assistance
- Statement of Purpose assistance
- Resources for GRE preparation
- Network with other undergraduates, graduate students, post doctorals, and alumni
- Workshops & Guest Speakers
- Support to attend local, regional, and national conferences
To be eligible for CSU-SPaRA Pathways Alliance at Sacramento State Program, students must
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Be enrolled at a participating CSU campus in an undergraduate major in a STEM discipline.
- Be an individual interested in pursuing graduate studies or joining the workforce in a STEM field outside of the health professions degrees or careers.
CSU-SPaRA at Sacramento State program is funded by the Chancellor's Office of the California State University system, and by the California State University, Sacramento.
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CSU-SPaRA at Sacramento State Program
Sequoia Hall,
320
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Phone: (916) 278-6519
see@csus.edu