sean256

So I'm interning with a very successful alumni of the particular program I am applying to in the fall.

He really wants me to attend this school and told me I should go down and visit before I apply. I said OK...probably a good thing to do. The next thing I know, he has a visit and meeting with the director of the program set up to discuss the program and careers available in that field.

What should I wear???? It is not an interview (I know the proper attire for that)...I haven't even applied yet. However, the director of the program is obviously on the admissions committee and I will be interviewing with him in the fall should I be granted an interview.

Thanks for the help.

Batllo

Pants and a long sleeved button shirt (cuffs can be rolled) and shoes that are not tennis shoes /sandals/flip flops.
Khaki /non jean pant.
Tie optional, depends on how hot the weather and your comfort.
A blazer optional.
A suit with long sleeved shirt/no tie/dress shoes would be your most dressiest.

gthopeful

Probably depends on the program, but at least in the sciences/engineering, you'd be considered overdressed if you wore a tie. No tennis shoes/sneakers, slacks (or even non-blue jeans), long sleeves and a belt should be sufficient, unless this is a business program or something.

By the way, I don't usually correct grammar, but seeing as there's a good chance that you could make the same mistake in person, the singular of alumni is alumnus (or alumna, if female).

b@r!um

I second the, "it depends on the field" comment. I've met with several graduate program directors during my application process and "clean and nice, but not formal" seemed to be the best choice of attire. What would you wear to an appointment with one of your own professors? Wear that.

For what it's worth, they were dressed in their everyday attire: jeans or shorts, t-shirts or polos, etc. It was nothing like a formal business meeting that would require "interview attire."

If you are unsure, why don't you ask the alumn you are working for?