Contacting more than one professor at the same university

[gurumaster8899]

Is that common? will it weaken your chances?

Thanks

[aginath]

It shouldn't weaken your chances, and if anything will show due diligence and effort on your part to match up with the best faculty member for mutual interest. I originally contacted one faculty member and eventually talked with multiple based on recommendations.

[rising_star]

Given that you'll have to form a committee of 3-5 faculty members, it makes sense to be in contact with more than one faculty member. That's the only way to make sure your interests will be fully supported in the ways that you need them to be.

[socialcomm]

I'd consider it a positive thing too. You want as many people in your corner as you can get!