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The Division of Research and Graduate Studies will host the annual Outstanding Graduate Student Recognition Reception on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Altgeld Auditorium. Click here for a list of honorees.

Graduate students! To help new students with their transition, the Graduate School has prepared some orientation materials for review. Information is available in text and as downloadable mp3 files. Materials are available on the Virtual Orientation page.

For anyone interested in applying to the Graduate School, we have assembled some application tips and other useful information. To see more, visit the Apply page and visit the Application Advisor.

The OM&IS Department will host two MIS Graduate Program informational sessions on Monday, April 2nd and Tuesday, April 3rd. See flyer for more details

Next Application for Graduation Deadline:
(December 2012) - June 15, 2012

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