10:00-10:20 a.m. EDT Welcome Session
SIS Enrollment Team Welcome; Virtual SIS Tour; Remarks from Dean Chin; Overview of the Day.
Grad Day 2022
Welcome to the School of International Service's (SIS) Admitted Student Grad Day event site. We are so excited to share the day with you on Saturday, March 19!
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way in which we connect with one another locally and around the world, we at SIS remain committed to training and educating future leaders to serve the global community. We welcome you to our online Grad Day and invite you to continue engaging with us in our virtual community and through upcoming events as you finalize your graduate school decision.
Info Desk
This resource room will be open from 10 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. on March 19. Feel free to pop in at any time with any questions about the day's events, submitting your deposit online, or other topics not covered in the sessions below.
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Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 19, 2022
10:20-11:20 a.m. EDT Student Experience Panel
Current SIS students from a range of programs will share their experiences, including how they connect and engage with the SIS community, balance full-time work and part-time school, integrate international experience into their program, pursue internships, and more. Students will open up space for asking questions during the session.
11:20-11:30 a.m. EDT Stretch Break
Get up and stretch your legs!
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. EDT Program Introduction
Meet in a smaller group with other newly admitted students in your program and hear from faculty about their research and work in the field. You will be automatically assigned into your breakout room or may select to join your program session directly from the breakout room list.
Lunch Break: 12:15-12:30 p.m.
(Zoom meeting will close during this time)
12:30-1:30 p.m. EDT Academic Advising
Director of Graduate Academic Advising, Marley Crutcher, will provide an overview of the master’s curriculum that highlights decision-points where you will be able to tailor your program to your own academic interests and professional goals. Marley’s session will provide food for thought that may prompt questions related to your specific program and how to make the best use of the options SIS provides to meet your goals. Take these questions into your advisor’s drop-in session immediately following the group presentation.
1:30-1:45 p.m. EDT Stretch Break
Take the opportunity to get up and moving outside briefly!
1:45-2:30 p.m. EDT Resources and Student Engagement Drop-In Sessions
Design-your-own agenda during this session by visiting breakout rooms for Career Advising Resources; Study Abroad Opportunities; SIS Student Leadership and Engagement; and Finances Q&A (general topics). You are encouraged to move between rooms as needed to have your questions answered.
2:30-3:00 p.m. EDT Closing and Social Connection
This final full-group session of the day will bring us all back together for closing comments and an informal get-together featuring a short live music performance and a few rounds of “SIS Fun Facts” Bingo. We hope that you will grab a snack, get comfortable, turn on your camera, and stay online to enjoy this opportunity to engage with new classmates!
3:00-3:30 p.m. EDT Housing Resources & Roommate Networking
Housing Resources and Roommate Networking: We encourage students who are new to DC or seeking roommates to stay online for this bonus session to continue building connections in an informal roommate networking and housing Q&A session.
Zoom Setup Requirements
In-Session Display Name
Each time you join or re-join the event, you must rename yourself to [First Name] [Last Name] and [Program Acronym] (for example, "Ann Smith, EPHR"). This is critical to help manage the security of the session, as well as assist you in quickly finding your Program specific breakout rooms.
Quick tip: to update your display name inside the session room, hover over your name on the "Participants" window, select "Rename" or "More" then "Rename" and enter the information above.
Breakout Rooms
We will be using breakout rooms throughout the day to provide an opportunity for smaller group discussion.
To ensure that you can quickly see and select your intended breakout room, check that the Zoom meeting window is maximized on your screen (we suggest joining the event from a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device).
Please also ensure that you are running the most updated version of Zoom.
Stretch Breaks and In-Session Experience
Stretch breaks are built into the day and we encourage you to use this time to step away from your screen!
Inside the event session, we ask that you leave your microphone muted unless invited to speak by the room host to ensure a smooth audio experience for all. Feel free to turn on your video and utilize the chat box to engage with the session hosts and attendees throughout the day.
Additional Opportunities
Join us for additional sessions beyond Grad Day. Choose from program-specific sessions, additional opportunities for student q&a and campus tours (virtual or in-person).
Program Follow-Up Sessions
Virtual post-Grad Day program follow-up sessions, designed as a follow-up to program discussions during Grad Day, are an opportunity to engage further with faculty, continue building community with other newly admitted students, and ask any follow-up questions.
- Intercultural and International Communication
- March 21, 4-5 p.m. EDT
- International Peace and Conflict Resolution
- March 22, 1-2 p.m. EDT
- Comparative and Regional Studies
- March 22, 4-5 p.m. EDT
- Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights
- March 22, 4-5 p.m. EDT
- US Foreign Policy and National Security
- March 23, 3-4 p.m. EDT
- Global Governance, Politics, and Security
- March 24, 12-1 p.m. EDT
- International Development | Development Management
- March 24, 5-6 p.m. EDT
- International Economic Relations | International Economic Relations-Quantitative Methods
- March 24, 6-7 p.m. EDT
- International Affairs Policy and Analysis
- March 25, 12-1 p.m. EDT
- Global Environmental Policy | Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
- March 25, 5-6 p.m. EDT
Experience Campus
In-Person Experience
We are excited to welcome admitted students to campus for an opportunity to hear from current SIS graduate students and take a tour of campus. The visit will include an approximately one-hour Q&A with current students (indoor, fully masked) followed by a campus tour (outdoor).
Register now for:
Virtual Experience
Can't make it in person? No problem. We have several options for you to get a feel of the campus without actually being there in person.
Video Tours
Hear from faculty, staff, and alumni about what makes SIS unique and how the education you'll receive here is one that will prepare you no matter the career path you choose.
Interactive Map
Browse AU's campus with this interactive map. Click in to see more about each building and the population it serves.