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WHAT TO EXPECT

Graduate and Professional School Day is a great way to connect with a large number of graduate schools without leaving campus! About 100 graduate/professional programs and 900 students participate. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore grad school options.

Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students,
alumni, staff and community members:

• You'll learn about specific programs from graduate and professional school representatives.
• Collect application and financial aid information.
• Get tips on funding graduate and professional school and learn how to navigate the application process.

First- and Second-Year Students:

• You can explore graduate school options
• Build networks for the future
• Get tips from grad school representatives on undergraduate preparation and co-curricular activities

Special Workshops (free!) offered during the event:

• How to Apply to Graduate and Professional School (offered at 11 a.m.)
  
• Funding Graduate and Professional School (offered at 1 p.m.)
  
  

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WHO CAN ATTEND AND HOW?

• While this event targets University of Minnesota students, anyone is welcome to attend.
• You can stop by any time between 10 and 2.
  
• Individuals with a U card will be asked to swipe their card at the door.
• Individuals without a U card will be asked to sign-in at the door.
• The event is free, and you do not need to pre-register to attend.
  

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HOW TO PREPARE

Follow these tips to make the most of this event:

• Look at the list of participating schools (see below) and check out their Web sites to identify programs that interest you.
• Prioritize your list of schools to make effective use of your time at the event.
• Dress appropriately: first impressions count! Business casual is the recommended attire.
• Bring questions for the schools (e.g., What are your course offerings?) and be prepared to answer questions (e.g., Why do you want to attend graduate school?).
• Bring a pen, and if you share your contact info, be sure to write legibly! Grad school recruiters sometimes mention they can't follow up with students because they can't read their writing. Consider bringing your own mailing labels to affix to forms.
  

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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

See the list of schools participating in Graduate and Professional School Day 2009 here.

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CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions, or you'd like more info about Graduate and Professional School Day, contact the U of M's Career and Community Learning Center at 612-624-7577 or cclc@umn.edu.