Program Purpose: Our aim with this event is to provide aspiring undocumented graduate students with valuable insights into 1) navigating the graduate school application process as an undocumented person and 2) exploring specific graduate programs offered at the University of Michigan.

Eligibility:

• Be a current senior or recent graduate
• Be an undocumented individual with DACA, TPS, or other similar statuses*
• Intending to apply to graduate programs this Fall 2024 (to enroll in Fall 2025)
• Applying to the University of Michigan for graduate studies
• Interested in Master’s or PhD programs
  

Timeline:

• Applications open: September 27
• Applications close: October 7
• Selection/Announcement date: October 9
• Pre-visit meeting: Week of October 14**
• Visit: Thursday, November 7 to Sunday, November 10

**We ask each selected participant join us for a Zoom conversation to discuss their expectations for the visit, including in a one-on-one 30 minute session with one of our organization members to discuss current status of your graduate application.

Please email concerns or questions to: undocugrads@umich.edu.

*Disclaimer: The UndocuGrads Preview Weekend program is open to all students, regardless of immigration status. However, we want to acknowledge that current U-M policies offer greater accessibility and support for students with DACA or work authorization compared to those without. This is especially true for PhD programs, where securing funding for undocumented students without DACA or work authorization can be prohibitive.

Our UndocuGrads team is committed to reaching out to departments and providing as much support as possible. We aim to be transparent about these circumstances as prospective students consider their visit and graduate school plans at U-M.

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