UM Graduate Fair
Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20th, 2025, for the Graduate Education Fair hosted by the 91次元! This event will be held on the main floor of the University Center at the 91次元. Scroll down for an event schedule and resources.
2025 Event Schedule
Grad Talks Tabling by universities, schools and programs
. Registration is free and encouraged, but not required.
Cruise the room and chat with representatives from schools and programs from around Montana and the Western US. Programs confirmed to be attending are listed below.
UM Graduate and Professional Programs
- Alexander Blewett III School of Law
- College of Business (Business Administration; Business Analytics; Accounting)
- College of Education (Teaching & Learning; Educational Leadership; Counseling)
- Division of Biological Sciences (Ecology & Evolution; Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology; Neuroscience)
- Environmental Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Museum Studies
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- School of Pharmacy
- School Psychology
- Social Work
UM Graduate School team will also be at the Fair to answer questions relates to all graduate and professional programs.
Additional UM Graduate Resources
- Military and Veteran Services
- 91次元 Graduate Employees Union
Other Graduate Schools
- Carroll College Master of Social Work Program
- Institute of American Indian Arts
- Montana State University
- Montana Technological University
- Rocky Mountain College
- Salish Kootenai College
- Touro College of Medicine
- University of Colorado: Denver - Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship
Grad Talks
. Registration is free and encouraged, but not required.
Join these half-hour, small-group sessions to dive into specific topics related to considering, applying to, paying for and enrolling in grad school. Located in UC 207 (Branch Center).
What It's Like to be a Grad Student
11-11:30 AM
Facilitators: Current Graduate Students Grace Held (Creative Writing MFA), Tosha Sautbine (MBA, Interdisciplinary Studies PhD), & Aspen Lockwood (Integrative Physiology MS)
What is graduate school and professional education, and do I need it? Is it doable/worth it? How would I balance coursework with family, friends, and wellness? What can I expect as a grad student? How is it different from undergrad? Can I get a graduate degree while working? How can a graduate degree or certificate aid my professional development?
How to Pay for Graduate School
11:45 AM-12:15 PM
Facilitators: Kelly Speer (Graduate School), Austin Hughes (HR - Payroll), and representatives from Student Financial Services
How much does graduate school cost? How do fellowships and scholarships work? How can TA or RA positional help me pay for grad school? Is Graduate Financial Aid different than Undergraduate? What is vocational rehab? Can I use veterans’ benefits for grad school?
What the Application Review Process is Like
12:30-1 PM
Facilitators: Stacy Ulrey (ELCS), Dawn Hambrick (College of Business), Veronica Johnson (Counselor Education) & Katya Voronina (Division of Biological Sciences; Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology)
What do programs look for when reviewing an application? What does a successful application look like? What are some ways candidates can stand out – for better or worse? Does connecting with faculty before applying make me a more viable candidate? What are the main things programs take into consideration when deciding between candidates? How important are GPA and test scores and how do they factor into a holistic review process?
How to Apply to Grad School
1:15-1:45 PM
Facilitators: Shareen Grogan (Writing Center); Catherine Filardi (Writing Center); Mindy May (ELCS)
What should be my first step when I start applying? How many schools should I apply to? What’s the difference between a writing sample, a personal statement and a statement of purpose? CV or resume? How do I get letters of recommendation, and who should I ask?