October 29, 2025 by
Department of Geography & Planning
When and Where
Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:00 am to 1:50 pm
Virtual (Zoom) - Registration Required
Description
Interested in Graduate Programs? Join us for a Virtual Open House and learn more about our Graduate Programs in Geography and Planning!
The Department of Geography & Planning will be hosting four informational sessions on Thursday, November 20 from 10:00 AM - 1:50 PM (EST). To join, please register below:
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Welcome Session
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In this session, the Graduate Chair, Associate Graduate Chair, Director of Planning, and a Graduate Student Mentor will welcome you and address your questions about the program as a whole.
Hosted by:
Rajyashree N Reddy - Graduate Chair (Tri-Campus)
Natalie Oswin - Associate Graduate Chair
Luisa Sotomayor - Planning Director
Abdul-Salam Ibrahim - Graduate Student Mentor
11:00 - 11:50 AM
Master of Science in Planning (MScPl) - Accredited Professional Program in Planning
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In this session, the Planning Director, Program Administrator, and a Graduate Student Mentor will introduce the Planning program and answer questions about admissions, costs, program content, areas of specialization, career outcomes, and more.
Hosted by:
Luisa Sotomayor - Planning Director
Marija Wright - Planning Administrator
Hamza Ali - Graduate Student Mentor
12:00 - 12:50 PM
Masters in Geography (MA, MSc) and PhD Programs in Geography & Planning
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In this session, the Associate Chair, Graduate; Program Administrator; and a Graduate Student Mentor will provide an overview of our research-stream graduate programs and answer your questions about funding, curriculum, research opportunities, degree requirements, and more.
Hosted by:
Rajyashree N Reddy - Graduate Chair (Tri-Campus)
Natalie Oswin - Associate Graduate Chair
Rama Ponda - Graduate Administrator
Nil Alt Kecik - Graduate Student Mentor
1:00 - 1:50 PM
How to Apply?
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In this session, our Graduate Administrators will outline the application process and answer questions about timelines, required documents, deadlines, reference letters, and more.
Hosted by:
Rama Ponda - Graduate Administrator
Marija Wright - Planning Administrator
Parveen Malli - Graduate Assistant
