MGCS Events
The Master of Genetic Counselor Studies (MGCS) program hosts various information sessions throughout the year to help you learn more about the profession and the MGCS program.
Annual Open House
This virtual event provides prospective students with an overview of the profession, information on the application process, and an opportunity to ask genetic counselors and current students questions during an interactive Q&A session.
The next open house will be Monday, October 13, 2025, from 6–7:30 p.m. CST.
Registration is required.
Information Sessions With Current Students
These one-hour, virtual sessions occur in the fall. Current genetic counseling students host each session and will provide a brief overview of the profession, followed by an interactive Q&A where they may share their own pathways towards becoming a genetic counseling student, or what a day in the life of a current student looks like.
Registration is required. Please choose only one session. Upcoming sessions:
- Monday, September 8, 2025 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. CST
- Monday, November 3, 2025 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. CST
RSVP for sessions with current students
Office Hours
A member of the program leadership team is regularly available for virtual “office hours.” This one-hour session is a place to bring questions about the program and the application process. Please note that any advising will be limited to general questions about the application process. Specific application materials will not be reviewed. It is ok to discuss opportunities for advocacy, but we will not review a personal statement. These sessions are open to all and no RSVP is needed; join the zoom link to attend.
Dates and Times
All sessions are 1–2 p.m. CST.
Zoom link
Meeting ID: 992 3188 7220
Passcode: 485803
- July 9, 2025
- August 6, 2025
- September 3, 2025
- October 1, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- May 20, 2026
- June 17, 2026