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ASK US Information Day

Acquiring Skills and Knowledge for Ultimate Success

in graduate school

EVENT OVERVIEW


The ASK US Information Day will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This information day is designed to provide skills and knowledge about graduate school for your ultimate success. If you are a current undergraduate, recently received your undergraduate degree or you are working and thinking about acquiring a graduate degree, this information day is for you. The ASK US Information Day will provide answers on how to apply and finance graduate school. Highlights of the program contain information and discussion sessions with current graduate students, financial aid opportunities and campus tours to include graduate housing. Those who participate in this information day will receive a NMSU Graduate School application fee waiver valued at $30. Free and open to the public.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast at Corbett Center
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Welcome

Dean Linda Lacey

Why go to Graduate School

Associate Dean, Dr. Luis A. Vazquez

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Reality of Graduate School

Current graduate students

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Applying to Graduate School

Darcey Comer, Admissions Coord

12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. All-you-can-eat lunch for $6 at NMSU Taos Cafeteria
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. How to Finance Graduate Studies

Dean Linda Lacey

Breakout Discussion Topics:
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • How to Write your Statement of Purpose
  • The difference between a Ph.D. and Master's Degree Application
  • Preparing for the GRE
  • Applying for Financial Aid
2:40 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
  • How to Write your Statement of Purpose
  • The difference between a Ph.D. and Master's Degree Application
  • Preparing for the GRE
  • Applying for Financial Aid

Campus Walking Tours Available from 3:15 - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Registration limited to the first 300 attendees

Register as Individual (with or without family members):