Date: Friday, February 12, 2027
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: LSA Building

The Graduate School Exploration Symposium is a chance for LSA students to explore what continuing their education can look like, ask questions, and get meaningful answers. Students at any stage of their undergraduate school journey can explore their options and learn more about what graduate school has to offer.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews, panels and various informational sessions of their choosing where they can speak directly with current grad students, faculty, alums, and career professionals. There will also be a traditional drop-in style grad fair to chat with admission representatives about available programs at their schools.

Participating Institutions: Please check back soon to see our updated list of institutions.

Why attend the Graduate School Exploration Symposium?
The Graduate School Exploration Symposium was designed to prioritize the unique needs of LSA students while they explore their post-graduate options.

“The Grad School Exploration Symposium grew out of listening closely to our students,” says Luciana Nemtanu, Director of Student Experience at the LSA Opportunity Hub. “They told us they wanted something more engaging and more tailored to where they are in their exploration.”

Whether you’re newly considering graduate school or you’re already working on applications, the Symposium is your chance to ask important questions and connect with individuals from a variety of programs.

Session Timeline and Details:

9:30 - 10:00 AM Registration

10:00 - 10:50 AM Grad School 101 Register here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366907

10:00 - 10:50 AM What Makes an Application?: Personal Statements, CV's, Statements of Purpose, and More Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366908

10:00-10:50am What you Need to Know About Testing and Funding Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366909

10:00 - 10:50 AM Mock Interviews Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366910

11:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch Tabling Fair All

1:10-2pm Grad School 101 Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366911

1:10-2pm Gap Years: Designing One that Works from You Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366912

1:10-2pm Mock Interviews Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366913

1:10-2pm Imposterism and Hidden Curriculum: Demystifying Grad School Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366914

2:10pm-3pm What Makes an Application?: Personal Statements, CV's, and More Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366915

2:10pm-3pm Finding Programs that Fit Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366916

2:10pm-3pm What You Need to Know about Testing and Funding Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366917

2:10pm-3pm Mock Interviews Register Here: https://lsa-umich.admin.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101366918


The Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the 2nd floor of a wheelchair accessible building which includes wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 2nd floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the 2nd floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. To request other accommodations please contact Sairah Husain at [email protected] or 734-763-4674 so we can make arrangements.