Post Application

Engage Applicants

  1. Assign a staff member in the department to follow-up with persons whose applications are incomplete due to absence of Referees' Reports, Official transcripts, etc
  2. Contact applicants as soon as applications are accessible online to encourage them to get their supporting documents in early. Follow-up esp. with each high-flyer.
  3. Make departmental decisions early (ie by March 15). Follow the Admissions Schedule published by OGSR about December/January of each year
  4. Contact successful candidates once an offer letter has been sent out. Keep them interested and inform them about upcoming Orientation.
  5. Clearly state areas for improvements for communication to unsuccessful candidates
  6. Start talking to successful candidates about accepting the offer of entry and about financing options that you may be aware.
  7. Encourage students to attend General Orientation and the Faculty Induction and Advising Sessions (usually held last Thursday and Friday of August or first Thursday & Friday in September)