Dates Announced in Summer 2026

The Graduate College partners with Career Services to organize the Exploring Graduate School Fair. This event provides prospective graduate students with an opportunity to meet and speak with representatives from The Graduate College about Texas State's master's and doctoral programs. The Graduate College will provide attendees with information and materials about Texas State graduate programs they are interested in. Students can also interact with representatives of graduate programs from other institutions in Texas and beyond!

Visit the Exploring Graduate and Professional School Programs Fair Handshake webpage for more information and registration.

a professor and student share a conversation during a fair
a student and department representative in masks talk at a booth table outside near LBJ
students in the LBJ ballroom talk with department representative about grad school

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    • Dress casually, but appropriately. Remember, you still want to make a good first impression.
    • Research and prioritize your top schools.
    • Prepare questions to ask the representatives ahead of time. (Sample questions are listed below.)
    • Compile key components (capstone courses, favorite papers/projects, etc.) of your undergraduate degree and work/internship/volunteer experience (if any) to share with representatives. You may even consider bringing your resume or CV.
    • Think about when you might want to begin your graduate program. o Gather brochures and other materials pertaining to your program of interest.
    • Collect business cards of representatives from schools/programs you are interested in pursuing so that you can contact them later.

    • What is unique about your campus?
    • What is unique about your programs?
    • What kind of student is successful at your school?
    • What is the academic profile of a competitive applicant for admission to your college?
    • What are the requirements for admission?
    • What are the average GPA scores required for admission to your program?
    • What tests (such as the GRE) do you require for admissions, if any?
    • Do I need work experience to be competitive? If so, how many years of experience do I need?
    • Do you admit students in both the fall and spring semesters? What are the admission deadlines?
    • Is it possible to pursue a graduate degree part-time if I already have a full-time job?
    • How much does the program cost?
    • Do you offer any scholarships and assistantships?
    • What are the deadlines to apply for scholarships and assistantships?
    • How big is the department/program (number of faculty and students)?
    • What is your average class size?
    • What type of jobs do your students take up after graduation from your graduate program?
    • What advice would you give someone who wants to apply to your school/program?
    • How might I improve my chances for admission?

If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact 512-245-3451 or ods@txstate.edu at least 72 hours in advance of the event.

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