Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences Recruitment

The Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences Recruitment helps prospective graduate students explore degrees / programs of interest and assists with the application process. Students are able to talk and connect with faculty, staff, and students at our recruitment events as well as get questions answered and receive unlimited support along your graduate path at our recruitment events. Come out and join us!

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Become an ArtSci Graduate Ambassador

Looking for opportunities to share your leadership skills and delve into community involvement with prospective graduate students while also enhancing your own graduate experience?  The ArtSci Graduate Ambassador Program allows current WashU graduate students the ability to promote The Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences and speak with prospective graduate students about the graduate effect at WashU.  ArtSci Graduate Ambassadors will have the chance to attend OGS / ArtSci graduate recruitment events (both in-person and virtual), seminars for academic and career growth, and other opportunities to connect with prospective graduate students as well as WashU faculty and staff.

Benefits

  • Pays a semester stipend of (TBD) in the fall semester and spring semester.
  • Paid professional development

What to Expect

  • Engaging with diverse individuals of all ages, races, genders, professions, abilities
  • Assists with campus tours (group and individual)
  • Initiates dialogue with prospective graduate students; answers questions
  • Volunteers at OGS / ArtSci Annual Open House for prospective graduate students
  • Assists Graduate Admissions with OGS / ArtSci Recruitment Weekend(s)
  • Serves as social media liaisons; sharing and promoting OGS / ArtSci events, campaigns, or article content through networks

Eligibility

  • Must be positive, accountable, and respectable of others’ thoughts, experiences, and of yourself.
  • Must be enrolled as a graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis for at least one full academic year.
  • Must be able to volunteer a minimum of 5 – 10 hours per semester
  • Must be able to attend a 1 hour mandatory orientation meeting (in-person / virtual TBD) in August.
  • Must be able to attend two (2) meetings per semester starting in September

 

Application Process

  • Complete ArtSci Graduate Ambassador Application
  • Provide a student testimonial (record a one-minute testimonial of graduate)

**Please make sure to provide your degree / program of study and what year graduate student you are in your recording.**
Testimonial Topics:  

  • Please describe your experience as a graduate student at WashU.  (Example: academics, extracurriculars, campus life, etc.).
  • Why did you choose WashU as your graduate school home?  Please feel free to be as open and honest as possible.

Application Deadline:  TBD
Contact Erin Kinsey at k.erin@wustl.edu for questions about the application process and when the application for the 2024 ArtSci Graduate Ambassador becomes available.

 

Upcoming Recruitment Events & Office Hours

Case Western Reserve University
Career, Education, & Inspiration Expo
Hosted By:  Case Western Reserve University
Date:  March 1, 2024
Location:  Cleveland, Ohio

HSSU Spring Career and Graduate Fair
Hosted By:  Harris-Stowe State University
Date:  March 21, 2024
Location:  St. Louis, Missouri

From Accepted to Expected
Hosted by: Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
Date:  March 22, 2024
Format:  Admitted Graduate Student Virtual Event
Location:  Zoom (Must Register)


LU College of Arts & Sciences Spring 2024 Career Fair
Hosted By:  Lincoln University
Date:  March 7, 2024
Location:  Jefferson City, Missouri

Midway University Spring 2024 Career & Graduate School Fair
Hosted By:  Midway University
Date:  April 3, 2024
Location:  Midway, Kentucky

2024 UNW McNair Scholars Research Conference
Hosted By:  University of New Mexico
Date:  September 4 – 7, 2024
Location:  Albuquerque, New Mexico

2023 MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference
Date:  September 2024
Location:  Kansas City, Missouri
 

2024 Fall Open House
Hosted by: Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
Date: TBD
Location: Washington University, Danforth Campus (in-person)

2024 Virtual Fall Open House
Hosted by: Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
Date: TBD
Location: Virtual

SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference
Date:  October 31 – November 2, 2024
Location:  Phoenix, Arizona

Past Recruitment Events
October 14, 2023
Virtual via Zoom 10am - 11am CST

HSSU Spring Career and Graduate Fair
Hosted By:  Harris-Stowe State University
Date:  February 16, 2023
Location:  St. Louis, Missouri

From Accepted to Expected
Date:  March 17, 2023
Format: Admitted Graduate Student Virtual Event
Location:  Virtual

Institute for Recruitment of Teachers Consortium Recruiters Fair
Date: July 22, 2023
Format: Graduate Student Virtual Event

2023 MKN Heartland McNair Research Conference
Date:  September 22 - September 24, 2023
Location:  Kansas City, Missouri

2023 Fall Open House
Hosted by: Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
Date: September 30, 2023
Location: Washington University, Danforth Campus (in-person)

2023 Virtual Fall Open House
Hosted by: Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
Date: October 14, 2023
Location: Virtual

SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference
Date:  October 26 – 28, 2023
Location:  Portland, Oregon

A&S WOWS:  Working on a Wednesday
Hosted by: Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences
Dates: Multiple Wednesdays
Location: Virtual