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Student Timeline Guides

Timeline Guide for First Year Students

Fall Term

Finding a research mentor
Join URSA's listserv
Attend URSA Engage Information Workshop
- Apply to URSA Engage Program
Register for Research Ready Workshop
Checkout undergraduate research programs at OSU

Winter Term

Participate in URSA Engage Program
Register & attend GTMFUR Workshop
Checkout REU

Spring Term

Participate in URSA Engage Program
Present research at the Spring Poster Showcase

Summer Term

Apply for Transcript Notation
Participate in a summer research or internship program
Prepare to register for the Fall Virtual Showcase

Timeline Guide for Transfer Students

Fall Transfer

Winter Transfer

Finding a research mentor
Join Office of URSA Listserv
Explore OSU research programs
Make plans to apply to URSA Engage Program next fall
Apply to outside programs and summer internships
- Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Programs

Spring Transfer

Finding a research mentor
Join Office of URSA Listserv
Explore OSU research programs
Make plans to apply to URSA Engage Program fall term
Apply to the STEM Leaders Program

Summer Transfer

Finding a research mentor
Join Office of URSA Listserv
Explore OSU research programs
Make plans to apply to URSA Engage Program next fall
Apply to outside programs and summer internships
- Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Programs
Consider applying to the STEM Leaders Program if you identify as a student of color, a first generation college student, or a woman in engineering