Important Fall 2010 Events: Orientation and Ph.D. Application Workshop

The fall semester may be a month away, but there are some important dates that you may want to mark on your calendars. See below for more details.

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Fall Orientation and Start of Semester Party
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Introductions and Presentations start at 5:00 PM in location TBD
Reception to follow orientation at Draper offices.

Please join Draper faculty and staff on Thursday, September 2nd for our fall 2010 orientation. New and returning students will learn more about fall course offerings, upcoming events of interest, and important information about starting the semester. A reception will follow in the Draper offices.

RSVPs are appreciated; please email draper.program@nyu.edu to let us know if you will be joining us.

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Ph.D. Application Workshop
Friday, September 17, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Draper Map Room

This workshop is a mini-orientation session geared towards students who are either considering a Ph.D. or those who are already in the early stages of the application process. It is also relevant to students who are interested in general information regarding doctoral degrees and those who need some guidance as to what they should be prepared for in terms of the application process. Some general issues that will be tackled are:

• How do I know if a PhD is right for me?
• Setting realistic expectations of the PhD process and future career trajectories.
• Choosing a department as well as a university that is a good fit for me. -What to expect in terms of the contents and deadlines for a PhD application.
• Using Draper as a resource for making decisions about a PhD and a career in academia.

We encourage all Draper students who are interested in future doctoral studies and have questions regarding the same to attend this workshop.