Graduate Student Events
The Graduate College creates a robust intellectual environment across the UC community. Regular events, lectures, and workshops afford students the opportunity to engage ideas across disciplinary boundaries, learn from experts in their field, and provide a stepping stone towards the direction of their future.
All events are posted below and continuously updated.
Calendar of Events
Events for the 2025–26 academic year are listed below.
Sip, Snack and Submit: ETD Support Session
Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., online
The Graduate College invites all master's and doctoral students who are working on a thesis or dissertation to attend a relaxed, drop-in support session designed to help prepare their electronic thesis or dissertation (ETD) for final submission.
Bring your laptop, settle in and use this dedicated time to make progress on your document and ETD submission. Staff from the Graduate College and the Digital Accessibility Office will be available to answer questions and provide support throughout the session.
These sessions are an opportunity to:
- Ask questions about the ETD submission process
- Work on your thesis or dissertation in a supportive environment
- Learn how to make sure your document is digitally accessible
Students at any stage of the ETD process are welcome to attend, whether they are still preparing their document or have already submitted their ETD.
More information about ETD submission requirements can be found on the ETD webpage.
Graduate Writing Workshop: Learning to Process, Receive and Apply Feedback on Your Writing
Thursday, July 16, noon–1:30 p.m., online
This workshop provides practical strategies for processing, receiving, and applying feedback on your critical writing. Attendees will learn how to listen to feedback with an open mind, how to constructively disagree with it, and practical methods for incorporating feedback into their writing.
This workshop is open to graduate students in all disciplines.
Graduate Student Writing Accountability Group
Tuesday, July 21, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Clifton Court Hall, room 4280
Free to attend. Lunch provided.
Your writing goals don't take a summer break—join us for a structured writing session designed to help you make progress on seminar papers, theses, dissertations, creative writing or other projects! We’ll provide quiet work time, free food and a supportive community. Just bring a writing goal and something to write with.
Participants are welcome to drop in or stay for the full session. Open to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
Fall 2026 In-Person Welcome and Orientation
Tuesday, August 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., TUC 4th Floor Great Hall (room 465)
Join us for an in-person orientation experience in the heart of campus. This event coincides with Bearcats Welcome and offers opportunities to connect with fellow graduate students and campus partners.