Both present and new graduate students fill out forms, specifying their interests and areas of study. This gives one of the first opportunities for the incoming students to meet the people with whom they will be working, and also a chance for Mentors and Mentees to meet and arrange a future meeting. Both prospective and incoming students benefit from this program by establishing a personal contact with a student in the Department. Many present students comment that their decision to come to OSU was partially based on the warmth and hospitality with which they were received by their Mentor, and add that they have maintained close contact afterwards. Mentors also benefit from the program by getting the opportunity to meet and share their knowledge and experience with students who hold common interests.
Visits are limited to two semesters or three quarters on another campus.
For further information, see the CIC Traveling Scholar Program Application and Procedures in the appendix . The Graduate Studies Committee also arranges mock interviews to prepare doctoral candidates for job searches. See the Graduate Studies Committee Chair for further information. CGS participates in the governance and administration of the university and ensures that graduate student perspectives are heard in decision-making affecting our rights, our lifestyles, and our resources. The CGS constitution charges the delegate body to promote and provide academic, administrative, and social programs for the university community and for graduate students in particular.