Graduate Student at Large (GSAL) and Graduate Student at Large Business (GSALB) International Information Session
- When:
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Where:
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Zoom
- Description:
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The Graduate Student at Large (GSAL) and Graduate Student at Large Business (GSALB) International Programs offer qualified international students the opportunity to study on the University of Chicago’s campus while enrolling for credit in graduate-level courses under a J-1 visa. Students learn alongside UChicago master’s and doctoral students, engaging with distinguished faculty and the University’s internationally recognized culture of rigorous inquiry. Participants earn an official University of Chicago transcript, receive individualized advising, and may request faculty letters of recommendation.
This session will introduce the programs, review the application and visa timeline, and feature reflections from GSAL alumni.
Cost:
GSAL: click here
GSALB: click here
Speakers:
Seth Green
Dean of the Graham SchoolEsther Pandian-Riske
Director of GSAL/GSALB International, and GSAL alumni
Registration:
Please click here - Contact:
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Event Organizers: Esther Pandian-Riske, Carey Dempsey