Information for Graduate Programs
Thank you for participating!
Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2023 U of MN Graduate Programs Fair. We hope this provides you a great opportunity to connect with prospective graduate students while sharing valuable information about your program(s).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
DATE
Monday, October 23, 2023
LOCATION
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
PARTICIPANT CHECK-IN/SET UP
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
GRADUATE FAIR HOURS
1-4 PM
The Graduate Programs Fair is designed to help junior and senior undergraduate students navigate graduate program options at the U, and begin to establish support systems in their graduate exploration process. Undergraduates from U of MN-system campuses and area institutions will have the opportunity to:
Meet faculty, staff and representatives from graduate programs at the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses
Connect with current students from various graduate student organizations and learn about their unique experiences as grad students at U of MN
Learn about systemwide resources available to graduate students
Feel more supported in your graduate education journey.
Graduate School Diversity Office (GSDO) programs, events, and resources are open to UMN and UMD domestic graduate students, and generally center the intersectional experiences of marginalized students whose identities have been historically excluded in graduate education.
HOW TO PREPARE
Register
REGISTER to participate! Last year, more than 70 graduate programs, student organizations and departments participated in the event.
Register here by Friday, October 13, 2023.
Learn
KNOW THE SET UP. Each registered graduate program will be provided:
A 6-foot, unskirted, rectangle table (with two chairs) to display program brochures, giveaways and other items
A cork backboard behind your table to hang/display program signs, posters, etc.
Engage
BRING ITEMS TO HELP YOU ENGAGE WITH PROSPECTS. A few examples include:
Branded tablecloth
Tabletop, floor or hanging banners
Program handouts and brochures
Inquiry cards (or create a Google form to capture student information)
Giveaways, candy or an interactive activity
Business cards
Additionally, consider bringing a current student with you to talk about their positive experience in your program! Prospective students love to hear from current graduate students.
Promote
PROMOTE THE EVENT. Help us make this the most successful Graduate Programs Fair yet! Please use the Media Kit provided to spread the word among your networks and encourage undergraduate juniors and seniors to attend.
Have additional questions?
Email the Graduate School Diversity Office at gsdorecruit@umn.edu.