GSALB is Ready to Help You Take the Next Step
Our admissions team is ready to discuss our program with you and answer your questions regarding our application process. For more information, please get in touch with our admissions team by email at gsgsadmissions@uchicago.edu, by phone at 773-702-0595, or by completing our request form below. You may also connect with GSAL program director Esther Pandian-Riske at 773-702-1682.
Mailing Address for GSALB
GSAL/RS Programs
Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies
NBC Tower
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
Meet Your GSALB Team
Esther Pandian-Riske, MA, MAPSS
Director, Graduate Student-at-Large
Esther Pandian-Riske is the Director of the Graduate Student-at-Large Program. Originally from Singapore, she came to Chicago as a student, and has two master’s degrees from the University of Chicago: an MA from MAPSS and an MPP from the Harris School of Public Policy. Pandian-Riske was previously the Assistant Dean of Students at the Honors College at UIC, Dean of Multicultural Affairs at the Latin School of Chicago, and the Assistant Dean of Students for the Graduate Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago.
Pandian-Riske has years of experience in student advising and her main objective at the GSAL program is to ensure an exemplary student experience, working towards successful graduate school and career placement. She helps students choose classes and connect with faculty, departmental advisors, and admissions directors of UChicago graduate programs to explore courses and future programs of study. She oversees the special Bridge Scholarship Initiatives, the College Bridge Advising Program and supports international students attempting to bridge their academic efforts from GSAL to further Masters or PhD programs.
Have Questions About the GSAL Admissions Process?
Contact our admissions team to ask questions about the GSAL application process.
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