The Graduate School Admissions office invites you to attend our new admissions process and updates session.
The first half of this hour long session will be an overview of credential evaluation and admissions office processes. The second half will be a summary of recent changes to the Apply Yourself (AY) system and online application as well as a preview of upcoming admissions related changes. A more detailed session outline is included below.
To accommodate a variety of schedules, the sessions will be offered on three different dates:
Tuesday, November 18 from 9:00 to 10:00
Wednesday, November 19 from 9:00 to 10:00
Friday, November 21 from 9:00 to 10:00
Please note that unlike previous years, there will *not* be a training session covering the basics of the AY online application system. That training will be made available via an online, self-paced tutorial. As with our previous hands-on training, this online tutorial will cover both the “new application” and “change of status” systems. You will be able to access and use this tutorial for reference at any time of the year. We anticipate launching this tutorial by the end of November and more details will be sent via email at that time.
HOW TO REGISTER:
To register for one of these workshops, please go to http://www.grad.umn.edu/dgs/workshops/
SESSION OUTLINE:
1st Half - Admissions process overview - Andy Lucas, Assistant to the Dean
Credentials, TOEFL requirements, scanned vs. paper file workflow, the appraisal form, country specific information, sample transcripts, costs, the international student financial certification process, etc.
2nd Half – Admissions updates - Dean Tsantir, Director of Admissions
New online tutorial demonstration, Duluth and Rochester campus expansion, new Grad Admissions online application, upcoming revised Race/Ethnicity categories in the online application, upcoming transition to document imaging
Presenters:
Andy Lucas, credentials, process overview
Dean Tsantir, updates and preview of next year
Admissions office staff members Candice Keimig and Stephanie Palumbo will also be present to answer questions. |