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The Interview and Campus Visit
Some programs require applicants to have a formal interview with one or more representatives from the academic departments as part of the admission process. This can be completed in person or virtually.
The admission interview provides you and the university with an opportunity to determine if you are a good fit for each other. You will need to be prepared to answer questions about yourself, and you should have questions prepared to ask the person interviewing you.
Think back to the “What to Consider When Choosing a Graduate Program” questions as a starting point for what you might want to ask during your interview, along with any other questions that came up during your search.
If an interview is not required and you want the chance to speak with faculty or a current student or recent graduate, contact the academic department directly to see what they can accommodate.
If you are able to visit the campus in person, make the most of your visit by scheduling it around an interesting event.
Start by checking the university’s event calendar and then reach out to your prospective academic department.
Plan Your Campus Visit
- Schedule your formal interview or informal meeting to be in person during your visit.
- Plan ahead to see if it is possible to sit in on a class or meet with a current student to learn more about their experiences in the program.
- Contact the Admissions office to see if there is a campus tour specific to graduate students. If there is not a tour specifically for graduate students, you might find that a self-guided tour is a better use of your time.
Negotiate Your Financial Aid Award
& Accept an Admissions Offer
Negotiate Your Financial Aid Award
As with job offers, it might be possible for graduate students to negotiate for an increased financial aid offer, or to receive financial aid if none was originally offered. While you may inquire about additional aid options, MSU Denver does not negotiate financial aid offers.
In this context, “financial aid” refers to gift aid (scholarships, grants, assistantships, etc.), it is not possible to negotiate for an increase in student loans.
- Be sure to take note of any decision deadlines, and accept an offer as soon as you decide on a program.
- This article from ProFellow.com offers detailed advice on how to negotiate your funding package, and also provides a sample email template to use when contacting the university.
Accept an Admissions Offer
- Pay your enrollment deposit (this is also referred to as a “commitment deposit” or as a “matriculation deposit“).
- After accepting an offer, let other schools know you will not be attending.
- If you are studying abroad, assemble and submit your student visa application and any other required documents.
Additional Resources
- How to Make the Most of Your Grad School Campus Visit (idealist.org)
- Questions to Ask a Graduate Program (Duke University), specifically the “Financial Support for Graduate Students” section
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Campus Location:
Administration Building (AD)
Suite 270
(meetings by appointment only)