If you’re thinking about or know you want to apply to grad school, you might be wondering what makes a competitive candidate and what to expect before, during, and after the application process. The annual LSA Graduate School Fair is a great way to learn more about nationwide graduate school programs, including top ranked programs at our very own U-M! By attending, you can gain clarity on the different application timelines and requirements but more importantly this one stop-shop event brings together graduate program representatives from across the country so you can meet with them one-on-one. This is a prime opportunity to get the insights and knowledge you need to develop an action plan towards admission to a grad program that fits your learning and career goals.

The LSA Graduate School Fair will be hosted virtually by the LSA Opportunity Hub on March 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Read on to find out the schools and programs that will be present at the fair — and RSVP so you can get all the updates ahead of the event, including access to sign up for virtual sessions with the graduate school representatives on your list.
Navigating the Graduate School Fair

This year, our Grad School Fair will be held virtually through Career Fair+, a virtual career fair platform, accessible on a smartphone or laptop! Register in advance for small group conversations with grad program representatives!

In order to make the most out of the event, you’ll have access to a Canvas module full of resources and content to help you prepare for the fair four weeks in advance. We’ve also added a Black Graduate Student panel the evening before so that you can hear from current, or recently graduated students about their respective experiences. Lastly on the Friday after the event, attend our Graduate School Funding Webinar with the Office of Financial Aid and the Rackham Graduate School Finance and Fellowships Office, to find out your funding options — so you can make your graduate schooling plans a reality! We encourage you to attend all three events to maximize your experience and attain the knowledge you need.

You should attend this event if you are:
-A liberal arts and/or sciences student
-Interested in learning more about graduate school (application process, admission strategies, what programs to consider)

By attending, you will:
-Discover the diverse set of options out there for both graduate schools and degree programs in the US and abroad
-Gain knowledge and clarity on your post-graduate plans
-Connect with representatives from graduate or professional schools in Business, Education, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Nursing, Science, Technology, Social Work, and more!

Nearly 25 graduate and professional schools from the University of Michigan and throughout the US will participate in the fair. Below, you’ll find some participating schools and programs but RSVP to get timely updates on the full guest list!
-Northwestern University | Medill School Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
-Florida A&M University College of Law
-University of Michigan School of Information | Master of Science in --Information & Master of Science in Health Informatics
-Eastern Michigan University | Higher Education Student Affairs
-Michigan State University | College of Nursing
-Columbia School of Social Work | Masters of Science in Social Work
-Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania | Moelis Advance Access Program (Deferred MBA Admissions)
-And many others

Interaction Level: High

RSVP Now! You must RSVP for this virtual event in order to complete the final step of registering for the Career Fair+ platform.

The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. To request accommodations please contact Anna Colvin at ancolvin@umich.edu so we can make arrangements.