Department of Psychology at Illinois State University
The curriculum vitae (CV) is the academic version of a resume. It includes students contact information, a list and description of their educational history and experiences relevant to graduate school, presentations (e.g., undergraduate research symposium) and publications, honors and awards, and names and addresses of their references. Review the sample CV for a suggested format. Most department faculty have a copy of their vitae posted on their Web sites; look at faculty CVs as examples to follow. When developing a CV include only the sections that reflect personal experiences (e.g., if there are no publications yet do not include this section). Even if it is not required for a graduate school application, it is generally a good idea to include a CV.
