Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Each year, the Graduate School, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association, supports and recognizes graduate and professional students' many contributions to research, teaching, our state and beyond.
April 6 – 10
This year, Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week will be celebrated Monday, Apr. 6 – Friday, Apr. 10. Please see the calendar below for events and activities happening throughout the week.
During this week the Graduate School in partnership with the Graduate Student Association (GSA), and other campus partners will recognize, appreciate and celebrate all that is extraordinary about our GradPack! See a list of events and activities below.
About Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week was started in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students as a way to support and appreciate graduate and professional students. The week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States.
Do you have a college or unit-specific event you’d like to include in the list below? Email Greg Hedgepeth.
Monday, 04/06
Donuts on the Dean | Grad T-shirt Giveaway – 10 a.m. | Centennial Campus (across the street from The Graduate School)
We appreciate our graduate and professional student community. Stop by the Graduate School table, grab a donut on the Dean, some Grad School swag and learn about the many resources available to graduate and professional students.
Tuesday, 04/07
Donuts on the Dean | Grad T-shirt Giveaway – 10 a.m. | Stafford Commons
We appreciate our graduate and professional student community. Stop by the Graduate School table, grab a donut on the Dean, some Grad School swag and learn about the many resources available to graduate and professional students.
GradConnect: Alumni & Graduate Student Dinner –
6 – 8:30 p.m. Hunt Library
Location: Duke Energy Ballroom | James B. Hunt Jr. Library
Cost: $15
Registration Deadline: March 30
Join us for an exclusive evening at the Graduate Student Alumni Networking Dinner, where graduate students will have the unique opportunity to connect with accomplished alumni. This event is your chance to expand your network, gain valuable insights and explore potential career paths while enjoying a delicious meal. Don’t miss out on this invaluable experience!
Wednesday, 04/08
Graduate Student Research Symposium – 1:30 p.m. | McKimmon Center
The 19th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, held each spring, includes poster presentations from more than 200 graduate students from NC State University. The goals are to showcase the outstanding quality and diversity of graduate-level research at NC State, in addition to providing students with the opportunity to practice and enhance their communication skills with those outside of their discipline.
The event is sponsored by the Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association and is open to the public.
GSA Wellness Wednesday
More information coming soon.
Thursday, 04/09
Thankful Thursday (Social media posting challenge) – All day
Tell us what you’re most thankful for via Twitter, IG or Facebook and use the hashtag #GradPack for a chance to win a prize. Will also encourage you to tag us @ncsugradschool (Twitter) | @ncstategradschool (IG/FB).
Friday, 04/10
Relax, Relate, Release and EAT – noon-2 p.m.
Wrap up Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week with good food, great company, and a well-deserved break! Join us at The Corner on Centennial Campus for Relax, Relate, Release, and EAT—a fun-filled event where you can enjoy free food, games, and music with fellow graduate students.
GSA Spring Formal
Join the Graduate Student Association for their annual Spring Formal. Visit the GSA website to learn more
