GRADUATE COLLEGE nau.edu/gradcol
AGENDA 10:00 – 11:00 Informational Session Flagstaff and NAU Overview of Graduate College Finding the Right Program 11:00 – 12:30 Tour and Lunch 12:30 – 2:00 Meeting with Program 2
WELCOME TO NORTHERN ARIZONA
NORTHERN ARIZONA AND FLAGSTAFF CAMPUS • Flagstaff Campus is the main campus, nestled between the San Francisco Peaks and Coconino National Forest • Thriving arts community • Strong vision of sustainability • Surrounded by natural wonders: Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, San Francisco Peaks • Premiere outdoor excursion location for hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, camping and more nau.edu/gradcol
FLAGSTAFF – A FOUR SEASON DESTINATION
WELCOME TO NAU! Get Connected: Graduate College Facebook: www.facebook.com/naugradcollege Graduate Student Facebook: “NAU Grad Students” Graduate College Events: www.nau.edu/graduateevents Graduate Student Government: www.nau.edu/gsg Graduate Student Government Facebook: www.facebook.com/naugsg
OUR GRADUATE STUDENTS REPORT: • They received exceptional mentorship and professional partnerships • 87% of Graduate Alumni said they would recommend NAU to someone considering their field of study. • 83% of Graduate Alumni stated they were satisfied with their graduate work as preparation for their current positions. • 89% of Graduate Alumni reported that if they had to do it all over, they would enroll at NAU again. • NAU ranks among top institutions in the nation for minority students earning degrees.
GRADUATE EDUCATION AT NAU Graduate education is conveniently offered through: • Flagstaff Mountain Main Campus • Extended Campuses (online, statewide campuses) Graduate Degrees • 14 doctoral degrees • Over 50 masters degrees • More than 20 graduate certificates nau.edu/graduateprograms 8
THE GRADUATE COLLEGE – WHAT DO WE DO? • Formal admissions to the university • Tuition waivers and assistantships • Academic success, monitor degree progress, process petitions • Thesis and dissertation policy and process • Graduate policies and procedures • Graduation and Commencement nau.edu/gradcol 9
FINDING THE RIGHT PROGRAM ADMISSIONS You should consider the following when investigating your programs of interest: • Admission criteria for each program – GRE, GMAT, or other standardized tests • Are these tests required for your program? • What is the score range of previous successful applicants to your program? – GPA • What was the GPA range of previous successful applicants to your program? • Do you look at major GPA, or cumulative GPA, or both? – Clinicals, Work experience, Internships • Are previous work experience, clinicals, internships, research, etc. included as part of the admission criteria? • Do previous successful applicants to the program have any of this experience? – Recommendations • How many letters of recommendation are needed, and from whom? • Start making connections with your previous faculty and let them know you may need a recommendation. – BOTTOM LINE: What did successful applicants look like? And do I look like them? Make adjustments as necessary.
FINDING THE RIGHT PROGRAM DEPARTMENT QUESTIONS • Degree Requirements (what does it take to finish the degree) – How many credits/hours is your program? – Is there a core set of courses? Can I create an emphasis? – Is the program thesis track or non-thesis track? – Do you have an opportunity to research, publish, do clinicals, etc. – When do you take my comprehensive exams and what preparation do you need? • Potential for employment – What are graduates doing with the degree? – Are graduates employed in the field or outside of the field? – Are graduates going on to doctoral programs, and where? • Speak with your professors regarding good program matches – Utilize your previous faculty to discuss different programs and whether they would be good matches for your academic and career goals nau.edu/graduateprograms
FINDING THE RIGHT PROGRAM FUNDING GradSense.org Know your financial future! • Enter your degree type, field of study, and preferred career Results Show • Median debt of students • Starting, median, and expert salary levels in desired career
FINDING THE RIGHT PROGRAM FUNDING • Available financial support – Scholarships (departmental, national, program-related, etc.) • Does your program offer any scholarship to graduate students? How do you apply? • Are there national scholarships that are available that your department knows about? • What sources of funding have previous graduate students secured? – Tuition Waivers • Are tuition waivers offered in your department? • How do you apply for them? • How are tuition waivers allotted to students each year? nau.edu/graduatefinancing
FINDING THE RIGHT PROGRAM FUNDING • Graduate Assistantships (Teaching, Research, and Service Assistantships) – Does your program offer graduate assistantships? If so, how many, and how do you apply? – At NAU, we offer 10 hour and 20 hour assistantships Graduate Assistantships – Teaching, Research, Service* – 10 hour: 50% tuition remission, stipend – 20 hour: 100% tuition remission, stipend, major medical insurance Presidential Fellowship Program Generous support packages of $23,000 or higher for qualified PhD students (nominations by faculty only) Teaching and Research Assistantships are given through your department. Information on Service, or Non-Academic Graduate Service Assistant* positions and other types of funding are available at the website below: nau.edu/graduatefinancing
HOUSING IN FLAGSTAFF On Campus Housing • Very limited for graduate students • Family apartments/housing may be available for married students or students with children. These units are very limited and in very high demand . – nau.edu/reslife nau.edu/reslife
HOUSING IN FLAGSTAFF Off Campus Housing • Most graduate students live off campus – See the following sites for housing in our community • Craigslist.org • Azdailysun.com • Myapartmentmap.com • Check Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce for visitor/relocation info – flagstaffchamber.com
HOUSING IN FLAGSTAFF • Join our Graduate Student Housing Listserv for up-to-date housing info from fellow graduate students and home owners – www.nau.edu/gsg • Click on Grad Life • Click on Housing
FAMILY RESOURCES • Childcare (www.nau.edu/studentlife) – Daycare directory information – Childcare assistance • Campus Health Services (www.nau.edu/campushealth) – Insurance • Variety of options • Major medical included in 20 hour GA positions – Healthcare Needs • Primary and Urgent Care • Radiology • Pharmacy
HELPFUL LINKS Graduate Programs – nau.edu/graduateprograms Graduate Events – nau.edu/graduateevents Graduate Financing – nau.edu/graduatefinancing Graduate International Student Info – nau.edu/graduateinternational Student Resources – nau.edu/graduateresources Request Info – nau.edu/graduateinfo Campus Visit – nau.edu/graduatevisit Apply Now – nau.edu/graduateapply NAU Extended Campuses – extended.nau.edu Graduate College Homepage – nau.edu/gradcol Graduate Student Government – nau.edu/gsg
QUESTIONS David Spivey Director Graduate College David.Spivey@nau.edu 928-523-6263 Box 4125 624 S. Knoles Dr. Flagstaff, AZ 86011 20
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