The University of Minnesota will be hosting a visiting
weekend for students from under-represented backgrounds who are interested in
graduate study in psychology. This event is scheduled for April 8-10, 2015.
This program will features a coordinated set of formal and informal experiences
designed to familiarize participants with strategies for constructing
successful graduate-school applications, and to provide them with the
opportunity to learn more about the experience of graduate education in our
department.
Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to
apply:
·
Juniors, seniors, and students who have
graduated within the last two years (i.e. 2012 or after), as well as students
currently enrolled in a masters-level graduate program in Psychology
·
Students who identify as a member of
groups historically under-represented in graduate training including:
individuals from diverse ethnic and racial background and individuals who are
first-generation college or graduate students.
·
Participants who are committed to
pursuing doctoral training in psychology in one of University of Minnesota’s
research programs.
Please
note the cost of transportation and lodging will be covered for applicants
selected to participate in this program. To apply please submit the
following items:
·
Completed online application form that
can be found at http://www.psych.umn.edu/diversityweekend/apply.html
·
Copy of the applicant’s undergraduate
transcript (an unofficial copy will suffice)
·
Letter of recommendation from a faculty
member familiar with the applicant
·
Copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae
or resume
·
The deadline for receipt of these
materials is February 18th at 5 PM (CST).
For
more information about the Department of Psychology at the University of
Minnesota, please see http://www.psych.umn.edu.
To find our more information about Diversity Weekend please visit http://www.psych.umn.edu/diversityweekend
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