The Graduate School sponsors the following opportunities for graduate students to engage in a range of activities and share their knowledge for real-world success. Whether it is presenting research endeavors at professional conferences around the country or at the annual GCSU Research Day event, assisting a faculty member with instructional responsibilities, or performing professional tasks in an on-campus department as a graduate assistant, the opportunities provide added career and educational value. We encourage you to explore these opportunities or contact The Graduate School to learn more.
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards
The Graduate School wants to recognize the outstanding contributions graduate assistants provide in supportive roles to students, faculty, staff, and the university as a whole while pursuing graduate studies. Established in 2019, the awards showcase and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and impact of Georgia College & State University graduate students. Outstanding Graduate Assistant Awards are presented in the spring of each year.
Criteria and Information (pdf)
Online Nomination Form
Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week
Are you a master’s, specialist, or doctoral student? If so, mark your calendar for Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week 2026, which will take place from April 13 – 17, 2026. During this week, The Graduate School will celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of graduate and professional students at Georgia College & State University. Special events tailored to graduate students have been organized throughout the week.
Click here for more information about this exciting week!
Grad Connect and Navigate: A Lunch 'n Learn Series
- Grad Connect: Join us at The Grad Table, a virtual space to connect, unwind, and recharge with fellow graduate students, faculty, and staff. Meet us twice a month on Wednesdays at Noon from 12:00 pm to 12:50 pm, or for After-Hours from 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm. This is a great opportunity to network, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed setting. No agenda – just good conversation! Meeting dates and the registration link to be announced.
Navigate: A Lunch 'n Learn Series for Graduate & Professional Student Success. Navigate is a new virtual lunch and learn series created to support graduate student success. The series offers professional development-focused sessions on topics relevant to graduate student academic and career growth. All sessions are recorded so students can watch live or view them later on YouTube.
