Open House Spring 2018

Presented by Anna Paradis, Director of Graduate Academic Services

The Graduate Application Process

Research & Graduate Programs

• Dr. Arvin Agah

Associate Dean

• Anna Paradis

Director of Graduate Academic Services

• Lynn Villafuerte

Assistant Director of Graduate Academic Services

Application Materials & Deadlines

Applications available for spring, fall and summer (priority vs. regular deadline)

Materials• Online application• Application fee (waiver code)• 3 letters of recommendation• Statement of purpose• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) • Official transcripts• Resume or CV (optional)• TOEFL/IELTS (international applicants)

Deadlines

Spring 2019 – Sept. 30, 2018

Fall 2019 – Dec. 15, 2018

Application Process

• Study and register for the GRE

• Request GOOD letters of recommendation well in

advance of deadlines

• Draft, review, and edit statement of purpose (Writing

Center & Advisor)

• Draft, review, and edit resume (Career Center)

• Follow-up with Department/Program to ensure

application is complete

KEY CONTACTS

Faculty AdvisorsGraduate Program Assistant

GEA AmbassadorsResearch & Graduate Programs

University Graduate Studies Office

Engineering Career Center

REVIEW PROCESS

Every department is a little different – some review as a committee

and some review individually as applications are completed.

PROGRAM

The program is looking for

preparation for advanced

study in engineering and fit

within the program.

GRADUATE STUDIES

Check for consistent admission

practices and policy

requirements (provisional) and

communicate final decision to

admitted/denied students.

SCHOOL

The school ensures all

application materials are

included and provisional

requirements are

communicated.

ONCE ADMITTED

• Accept offer

• Campus visits and

orientations*

• GTA/GRA contracts and

other materials

• Funding opportunities

• Housing arrangements

• Enrollment and advising

APPLICATION & CAREER TIPS

Apply Early

Make Time -

Review & Edit

Form Professional

Relationships

Identify Long-term

Career Goals

Be Flexible & Enjoy

Your Graduate Study

Address

Deficiencies

Explore Research

Opportunities

Compare Offers

& Cost of Living

Take Good Care

of Yourself

Consider Certificate

Programs

Build Network &

Support System

Find Your Best Fit

Be Driven to

Meet Your Goals

Apply for ALL

Funding Options

Consider a

Doctoral Degree

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