Indiana University invites you to the...
2012 "Getting You Into IU" Campus Visit
October 7-10, 2012
Single Campus Visit: October 7-9
Two Campus Visit: October 7-10
Open to underrepresented minority undergraduate seniors and masters students interested in applying to one of the following PhD programs:
IU Bloomington PhD Programs:
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Health Science
Biology
Evolution, Ecology and Behavior
Microbiology
Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
Plant Biology
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Kelly School of Business
Chemistry
Chemical Physics
Classical Studies
Communication and Culture
Computer Science
Education
Counseling and Educational Psychology
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Instructional Systems Technology
Literacy, Culture, and Language Education
Fine Arts Studio (MFA)
Folklore and Ethnomusicology
French and Italian
Gender Studies
Geography
Geological Sciences
History
History and Philosophy of Science
Informatics
Journalism
Kinesiology
Latino Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Mathematical Physics
Neuroscience
Physics
Political Science
Psychological and Brain Sciences
Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies
Religious Studies
Statistics
Sociology
Spanish and Portuguese
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Western European Studies
IUPUI PhD Programs:
School of Education - IUPUI
Higher Education and Student Affairs
Urban Education Program
School of Medicine
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biomolecular Imaging and Biophysics
Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Medical and Molecular Genetics
Medical Neuroscience
Microbiology and Immunology
Pathology
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Public Health
School of Nursing
Nursing Science
School of Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer and Informational Sciences
Earth Sciences
Psychology
Mathematics
SCHEDULE
Single Campus Visit (IUB or IUPUI): October 7-9
Two Campus Visit (IUB and IUPUI): October 7-10
Activities during this recruitment event include:
- Sessions on preparing competitive applications for graduate admission and fellowships
- Pre-arranged individual and group meetings with IU faculty arranged separately for each participating student
- Opportunity to sit in on classes in their discipline of interest
- Tours of departments and research facilities
- Formal and informal sessions with current graduate students to talk about the degree programs and graduate student life at Indiana University
- Tours of the local area including outdoor recreation in southern Indiana's beautiful fall weather
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must be US citizens or Permanent Residents who will have completed a bachelors degree prior to the 2013-14 academic year. For this program, applicants should be:
- interested in obtaining a Ph.D. degree in one of the participating departments; and,
- open to pursue a career in the professoriate and academic research.
Applications are due on August 31, 2012. The application to participate is available here. Applicants must be nominated by a faculty mentor or other advisor. The nomination form is available here.
TOP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is Getting You Into IU (GU2IU)?
GU2IU is multi-day recruitment program designed for bringing underrepresented and minority prospective PhD applicants to Indiana University-Bloomington (IUB) and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) to experience the offerings of their PhD programs, campus and community. - When is the GU2IU application considered to be complete?
A complete GU2IU application has four components: - Faculty mentor or advisor completes the online nomination form
- Prospective participant completes the online application form
- Prospective participant forwards an academic transcript where they are currently studying or have completed their studies
- Prospective participant forwards a current resume
- When is the GU2IU 2012 application deadline?
Friday, August 31, 2012 - Can I submit my GU2IU application materials after August 31st ?
Only completed applications will be considered for GU2IU 2012. All GU2IU applications materials must be received electronically, by US mail or other courier by August 31, 2012. - Can I apply if my discipline is not listed above?
Kindly, check back in early August as the participating disciplines will be updated and finalized. - How many people will be invited for a GU2IU 2012 campus visit?
Up to 25 prospective students - When will the GU2IU 2012 selection decisions be made?
Applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - If selected, when do I need to RSVP?
Selected individuals will be asked to accept their spot in the program and submit their travel arrangement requests no later than Friday, September 14, 2012 or risk losing their place in the program. - How much does it cost to participate in GU2IU?
GU2IU is offered at no cost to selected participants. There is no registration fee.
For those visiting IUB, Bloomington, Indiana University Graduate School will arrange and pay for round trip travel to/from Bloomington, Indiana; airport shuttle from/to IND, and hotel accommodations (double occupancy). Participants will also be provided with meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the GU2IU campus visit. Participants will also be reimbursed transportation to/from the airport in their home town and any additional meals per IRS reimbursement guidelines. For those visiting IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Graduate School will arrange and pay for round trip travel to/from Indianapolis, Indiana; airport shuttle from/to IND, and hotel accommodations (double occupancy). Participants will also be provided with meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the GU2IU campus visit. Participants will also be reimbursed transportation to/from the airport in their home town and any additional meals per IRS reimbursement guidelines. - If I am not selected for a GU2IU campus visit, does this mean that the PhD department or program is not interested in me and that I should not submit an application for PhD admission?
No. Although GU2IU is designed to host 25 participants, the goal of the program is to introduce IUB and IUPUI PhD programs, campus and community to prospective applicants. All are encouraged to submit an application for PhD admission regardless of GU2IU participation. - Where else can I learn more about the graduate student experience on campus?
Visit the Emissaries for Graduate Student Diversity website. Here you can meet current IU graduate students and ask a question. You can read about their academic experiences and learn more about community life in Bloomington and IUB on their blog. You can also download one of seven walking tours created by current graduate students for prospective graduate students. The website address is: http://www.indiana.edu/~gradlife/
FOR MORE INFORMATION
E-mail agep@indiana.edu with any questions.
