Graduate School Opportunity

Saint Louis University is excited to invite your students from, Northeastern Illinois University, to our second annual Program G.R.A.D (Graduate Recruitment for Achieving Diversity) recruitment weekend.  Students are invited to this program based on their expressed interest in continuing their education and pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree. This program is designed to give students from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to explore the opportunities of a graduate education through workshops, student and faculty panels, and hands on experiences. The application deadline, February 10, 2014 is quickly approaching, and we want to ensure your students have plenty of time to apply for this graduate education workshop. 

Program G.R.A.D. will be held Wednesday, March 26- Saturday, March 29, 2014.  The schedule of events is listed below:

Wednesday, March 26: Arrive and Register (by 4:30pm), Welcome Dinner

Thursday, March 27: Breakfast with the Vice Presidents, Networking workshop, Campus Tours, Attend Graduate Class, Graduate Fair

Friday, March 28: Meet with Graduate Faculty, Financial Aid Panel, GRE/MCAT/LSAT preparation, Goal Statement workshop

Saturday, March 29: Program Evaluation, Reminder of Expectations, Q&A, Departure (12:00 pm)

We hope you can help us extend this invitation for this all-expense paid program, including travel, lodging and meals to your students!  Please visit our Website to find out more information about Program G.R.A.D. and the qualifications for students to attend this year’s program, http://slu.edu/graduateeducation/program-grad-2014. 

Below you will find an informational flyer.  The direct link to the application can be found at,https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uNp8zizA4japJCfASDxL6YyOagvrnD98phCWGkCe6cM/viewform

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Program G.R.A.D, please feel free to contact Cherell Johnson at cjohns82@slu.edu or 314-977-2245.