Introduction to Graduate Education (IGEN)
October 1, 2021
The Graduate School at Northwestern University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2021 Introduction to Graduate Education at Northwestern (IGEN), which will be held virtually on Friday, October 1. The application deadline is Tuesday, August 31.
Introduction to Graduate Education at Northwestern (IGEN) is a program for diverse rising juniors and seniors interested in doctoral study. The 2021 IGEN program will be held either virtually. IGEN provides an opportunity for prospective students to network with faculty, staff, and current students from doctoral programs.
All IGEN participants will receive an application fee waiver for doctoral programs in TGS.
IGEN 2021 Agenda
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM CDT | Welcome Address |
| 10:20 – 10:50 AM CDT | Keynote Speaker |
| 10:55 – 11:25 AM CDT | The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Presentation: Take a Northwestern Direction |
| 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM CDT | Presentation: What I Wish I Would’ve Known: Demystifying the Graduate School Experience |
| 12:15 – 12:55 PM CDT | Faculty Panel Discussion: Best Practices for Applying to Graduate School |
| 12:55 – 1:00 PM CDT | Closing Remarks |
Eligibility requirements
- Interest in a PhD program at Northwestern University
- US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient
- Undergraduate student - rising junior or senior
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
- Prior research experience
- Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and students of marginalized social identities are encouraged to apply.
- Diverse students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges are encouraged to apply.