Explore Graduate School Worldwide

Save the Date for CSU's Explore Graduate Study Worldwide Event

Meet representatives from universities, organizations, and global education programs all in one place


Monday, April 6
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. MST

Lory Student Center Ballroom A
Registration is Free
Light refreshments will be provided
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About the Event

Explore Graduate Study Worldwide is an event designed to connect Colorado State University students with universities and scholarship programs that support graduate study abroad.

CSU students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from international universities, government-sponsored scholarship programs, and global fellowship initiatives. Students can learn about graduate programs, funding opportunities, admissions processes, and pathways to graduate study outside the United States.

Whether you are just beginning to explore your options or actively preparing to apply, this event offers a space to ask questions, discover new possibilities, and better understand what graduate study around the world can look like.

Who Should Attend?

  • Students curious about graduate school outside the U.S.
  • Students interested in funding master’s or PhD programs
  • Students exploring fellowships (e.g., research, study, and teaching abroad)
  • Third- and fourth-year students planning next steps
  • Students from all majors

What You'll Gain

  • Learn about graduate programs in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and beyond
  • Discover funding opportunities and scholarships
  • Ask direct questions about admissions, eligibility, and funding
  • Explore options you may not have considered
  • Build connections with global programs

Who Will Be There?

International universities, fellowship organizations, study-abroad graduate pathways, and global research institutes will be present at a tabling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in LSC Ballroom A, including:

*Indicates the organization will be offering an online session during the day. Details to come soon.

 
 

In-Person Information Session

2:30 to 3:30 

  • LSC 374 Sarah Smith, University of St. Andrews
  • LSC 376 Maddie Reeves, Queens University Belfast

3:30 to 4:30 

  • LSC 304 – Haley Drogus, University of Sheffield

Virtual Information Sessions

Schwarzman Scholarship (China) – Virtual information session at 10 a.m. MST

DAAD (Germany) – Virtual information session at 3 p.m. MST

Villa Albertine (France) – Virtual Information Session 4 p.m. MST

Questions to ask

Potential questions to ask at the Explore Graduate Study Worldwide event

For Graduate Schools

1. What is unique about this school and its graduate program?

2. How do I learn more about a particular program? Should I reach out to faculty I would like to work with be I apply for a program?

3. What is the application process like?

4. What kind of funding is available to help cover the costs of graduate programs and/or living expenses? Am I allowed to work while in the program?

5. What is the culture/atmosphere of the school like?

6. What are the biggest differences between attending graduate school in the US and attending graduate school at your institution?

7. Who can I contact if I have VISA questions?

For Scholarship Programs

1. What are the scholarship benefits?

2. What is the application process like?

3. How competitive is the scholarship?

4. How can I set myself up for success when applying for this award? What are the biggest mistakes that applicants make when applying for the award?

5. What kinds of careers do alumni go on to work in?

6. Are there opportunities for me to connect to alumni of the scholarship?

Questions?

Mary Swanson

Mary Swanson

Program Director, OSFA

Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising, Student Engagement

Contact

Phone: 970-491-2185

Email: [email protected]

Parking for non-CSU students

Visitors are encouraged to park in the Lory Student Center (LSC) parking lot on the north side of the LSC, which offers paid parking. Parking on campus is monitored and payment is required upon arrival. Please follow posted signage for payment instructions.

If you are using GPS, enter the following address:

1101 Center Ave. Mall

Fort Collins, CO 80523