Information Sessions
The Graduate School and other academic units on campus offer information sessions for people interested in graduate study at UWM.
Graduate School Sessions
Applying to Graduate School
If you would like to explore the application process and learn more about graduate school and how to fund it, this seminar is for you!
Topics Covered
- When to apply
- The application process
- Transcripts
- Test scores
- Recommendation letters
- Reasons statement (separate workshop offered)
- Financial aid
Schedule for 2008-'09
The seminar is offered on the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Mitchell Hall, Room 245. Click on your preferred date to register:The seminar is offered on the third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted) from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Mitchell Hall, Room 245.
Need more specific information? Submit your inquiry or contact the UWM Graduate School at (414) 229-6618.
Please note: If you will be traveling a long distance, you may want to contact the department in which you plan to enroll to set up an appointment to meet with a faculty member in your graduate program.
Writing the Graduate School Reasons Statement
Even if you have a 4.0 GPA and perfect GRE scores, the reasons statement could be the deal breaker in your Graduate School application. It is your calling card. This statement introduces you to the faculty, and it may be your one chance to leave an impression on the faculty reviewing your graduate school packet. Make it a favorable impression. Write your statement with impact and clarity. A well-written statement communicates to those faculty reviewers who you are and what you want.
If you have wondered how to write the reasons statement for the Graduate School application, this seminar is for you.
Topics Covered
- The Purpose of the Reasons Statement
- Pre-writing
- Writing the Draft
- Editing
- FAQs
- Faculty Letters of Recommendation
Schedule for 2008-'09
On the third Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Mitchell Hall, Room 245, The Graduate School will offer a free, one-hour seminar. Click on your preferred date to register:
Need more specific information? Submit your inquiry or contact the UWM Graduate School at (414) 229-5840.
Other Academic Units
Counseling Program, Department of Educational Psychology
- Informational Meetings For Prospective Students
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Lubar School of Business
- MBA / MS Information Sessions
UWM Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business
- UWM MBA @ UW-Waukesha Information Sessions
UW-Waukesha Campus
- Executive MBA Information Sessions
UWM Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business
- MS and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Jointly offered by the UWM Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business and the College of Letters & Science