Office of Graduate Education Signature Events

GradExpo

GradExpo is Georgia Tech's resource fair for new graduate students. Held in conjunction with Graduate Institute Orientation (GradIO), GradExpo gives students the opportunity to engage with various campus units and student organizations and to learn about the resources and services they provide.

Graduate Student Welcome and Fall Picnic

New and returning graduate students are welcome to this annual in-person event as we share Georgia Tech's traditions, academic standards, and provide students with spirit items. 

Virtual Graduate School Showcase Hosted by Georgia Tech

Those interested in graduate education can attend this virtual event to meet with both Georgia Tech program recruiters and recruiters from universities around the U.S. and abroad. This event is hosted by Georgia Tech's Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising, the Office of Graduate Education, and the Career Center. 

Graduate Student Experience Symposium

In response to the evolving landscape of graduate education, we are excited to announce the Graduate Student Experience Symposium. As experienced adult learners, our graduate students have unique motivations and preferences that require innovative, tailored academic and support services. This symposium aims to address these needs.

Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC)

CRIDC is an annual professional development event that offers a poster competition, panel sessions led by industry leaders, and career networking opportunities. It is sponsored by the Graduate Student Government Association and the Office of Graduate Education. 

Taxes 101

Representatives from Global Human Resources, the Bursar's Office, and the Office of Graduate Education team up to help walk you through the dos and don’ts of filing your taxes.

Three Minute Thesis

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition challenges students to effectively explain their research in three minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. It is held every year during Graduate Student Appreciation Week. 

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Grad Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is celebrated the first week of April each year. Daily events throughout the week will provide opportunities to engage, network, and have some fun!

Upcoming Events

The following is a list of various Georgia Tech events open to graduate students. A full listing of all Institute events can be found on the Campus Calendar website. To view Thesis & Dissertation proposal defenses, see MS and Ph.D. Defenses.

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Join Scheller Undergraduate, MSEEM, and MBA graduate sustainable business alumni and career advisors for this virtual drop-in event to chat about sustainability in your career field and ways to increase competitive advantage in the job market.
You attended the career fair and met some great employers, but now what? Learn best practices for following up, staying in touch, and keeping top of mind with those you met.
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Don't miss this opportunity to connect with members of the Unshackled investment team, Nitin Pachisia & Alexis Maciel as they share insights on starting a company in the U.S. while on a visa.
Cover letters are often required in job applications. This presentation will cover the structure of cover letters and how to craft a powerful message that will get you noticed.
This workshop on September 12 consists of two individual sessions, each which satisfies one hour of the discussion-based RCR compliance training requirement for trainees funded by covered NSF or NIH awards.
Learn how to be ready for any interview, including behavioral and technical interviews. Offers tend to come shortly after interviewing, so join us to talk about how to evaluate your job offer and negotiate your salary.
Join CREATE-X’s “Meet Your Co-founder” speed networking event to find your perfect startup teammate!