LSA Graduate School Exploration Symposium
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
LSA Building, First Floor

Description: Grad school on your mind? Whether you're just starting to think about it or you’re already working on applications, the Graduate School Exploration Symposium is your chance to explore your next steps, ask your big questions, and connect with people who have attended a variety of programs.
Join us for a full day of learning, exploration, and community with current grad students, faculty, alums, admissions reps, and career professionals—here to support your journey from curiosity to confidence.

A flexible, choose-your-own-adventure structure
Sessions are organized around the stages of the grad school journey. Register NOW to receive more information about how to sign up for sessions.

Discover – Get curious and test the waters
Explore – Build your focus and figure out what fits
Pursue – Tackle the application process with confidence
Advance – Step into interviews and decisions with support behind you

Event highlights include:
Interactive workshops and sessions on topics like:
Grad School 101: What, Why, and When to Go
Testing the Waters: Research, Volunteering, and Shadowing as Try-Outs
Talking to Faculty: How to Ask Smart Questions Early
Thriving as You Are: First-Gen and BIPOC Experiences in Grad School
Finding Programs That Fit and How to Read Curricula & Grad School Websites
Funding Grad School Without Debt
Life in Grad School (student panel)
Gap Years: Designing One That Works for You
Personal Statements That Stand Out
Mock Interviews and so much more

Grad School Fair over lunch
Meet and network with graduate program representatives from across the country—learn about admissions, culture, curriculum, and more.

Who should attend?
All LSA undergraduates are welcome! Whether you’re a first-year just starting to explore or a senior preparing applications, you’ll find something for you. First-gen, transfer, international, and historically marginalized students are especially encouraged to attend.

Accessibility statement:

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences for all stakeholders. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair-accessible building, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. Ramps are located at the East entrance (from State St.) and the Northwest entrance (from Maynard). Power doors are located at the Northwest entrance.