Faculty are a valuable resource for students interested in graduate school. Reach out to faculty to:
- Identify undergraduate research and/or teaching opportunities
- Learn more about their area of expertise
- Get suggestions of specific programs to explore
- Develop mentoring relationships
- Connect with their colleagues at other institutions
- Gain letters of recommendation
How Do I Connect with Faculty?
Identify faculty in fields of interest
- Consider faculty in a field of interest who teach a class you are taking or have completed.
- Research faculty by department on the UNL web site to determine their areas of focus in
the field. - Ask your Academic Advisor for suggestions of faculty in related areas.
Send a brief, personalized email to the faculty you want to connect with. Describe your interest in learning more about the field and related graduate programs and ask to meet at a time convenient for them to discuss these further.
Prepare questions in advance on topics such as their field, specific research interests, specializations, education, and suggestions for you based on your interests.
Send them a thank you email after your conversation.