(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Seton Hall University will feature the College of Communication and the Arts, the College of Education and Human Services and the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology (ICSST) as part of its virtual Graduate Open House on Saturday, February 26 at noon.

The College of Communication and the Arts will host two unique sessions for prospective students. The first session features a welcome from the dean and includes an overview of the programs, M.A. in Communication and M.A. in Museum Professions, with an opportunity for Q&A. The second session offers an interactive panel discussion. Panelists will discuss best practices for applying to a graduate program within the College, including an overview of requirements, plus tips for personal statements, letters of recommendation, application submission and assistantships.

In addition, the College of Education and Human Services will present a variety of graduate programs in teacher preparation, education leadership, law enforcement leadership, professional counseling and psychology. During the virtual event, attendees can learn more about graduate assistantship opportunities or other financing options, speak with faculty, administrators, alumni and current graduate students, and take part in informative sessions focusing on the unique graduate programs.

Students can also discover ways the ICCST provides a theological and philosophical foundation for learning and service. The School will also host an information session where Dianne Traflet, J.D., S.T.D., associate dean for graduate studies and administration and assistant professor of pastoral theology, will introduce ICSST, its various degrees and certificates, as well as inspiring opportunities to grow more deeply in your faith.

During the Graduate Open House, participants can take virtual tours of Seton Hall's beautiful South Orange campus.

Attendees can also join breakout sessions hosted by different support service units at Seton Hall. The Office of Financial Aid will provide insights on how to financially plan a graduate education. Representatives from The Career Center will discuss resources for professional networking, career development, resume building and interviewing. The Student Services team will be on hand to showcase the many opportunities graduate students have to become engaged on all campuses. The Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies will outline non-credit and certificate options for both graduate students and working professionals. The Office of International Programs will help participants learn more about study abroad and international student services.

"The Graduate Open House has provided an engaging and informative experience to prospective Seton Hall graduate students for many years, and this year's virtual program promises to be no exception," said Associate Provost for Academic and Graduate Affairs Christopher Cuccia, Ed.D. "In the current labor market, an increasing percentage of jobs are requiring advanced degrees. A graduate degree generally offers numerous benefits professionally — whether someone wants to switch fields, advance in their current role or differentiate themselves among the competition. Furthermore, if someone's interest is in personal enrichment, there is nothing better than being an active, life-long learner."

Seton Hall offers graduate, certificate and continuing education courses on a full-or part-time basis. Programs are designed for working professionals with night and weekend options and are available online, on-campus or in a hybrid format. 

An application fee waiver will be issued to those who attend the Graduate Open House and then subsequently apply to a graduate program.

To learn more about the virtual event, visit www.shu.edu/Grad or contact the Office of Graduate Affairs at (973) 275-2892.

One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been a catalyst for leadership — developing students in mind, heart and spirit — since 1856.  Home to nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 80 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, US News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek.  Seton Hall, which embraces students of all religions, prepares its graduates to be exemplary servant leaders and caring global citizens. Its attractive main campus is located in suburban South Orange, New Jersey, and is only 14 miles by train, bus or car to New York City, offering a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities.

A new independent economic analysis of the University found that Seton Hall provides a significant impact on New Jersey's economy, totaling over $1.6 billion annually and creating and sustaining nearly 10,000 jobs. The university’s nationally recognized School of Law is prominently located in downtown Newark. The University’s Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Clifton and Nutley, N.J. opened in the summer of 2018. The IHS campus houses Seton Hall’s College of Nursing, its School of Health and Medical Sciences as well as Hackensack Meridian Health’s Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.