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 Education Summit

The 2025 Graduate Education Summit focuses on actionable strategies that elevate the graduate student experience and advance academic and research success. This year's theme is Championing Graduate Student Success: Building Holistic Support Systems for Research, Career Development, and Well-Being. The Summit is hosted by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education in partnership with CTL, the College of Lifetime Learning, the Graduate Student Government Association, and Student Engagement and Well-Being.

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.

CREATE-X Demo Day 2025, taking place Aug. 28, at the Exhibition Hall, will showcase over 100 newly launched startups from Georgia Tech, featuring solutions and technologies across industries and providing networking opportunities.
Join Georgia Tech Environmental Engineering Alum, Sierra Samie (2019), as she discusses best practices for interviewing specifically for engineering students.
Looking to ace your next interview? Join Barr Engineering Co. & GT alum Sierra Samie to learn how to stand out from the crowd by highlighting what makes you an excellent applicant beyond the technical skills listed on your resume.
IAC Industry Chats are informal, small-group conversations that connect Ivan Allen College students with professionals from a specific industry or field.
The Georgia Tech campus will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Join the Georgia Tech Library in the retroTECH Lab for The Long Now Lecture Series at retroTECH: The Web In An Eye Blink
Join the Georgia Tech Library in the Scholars Event Theater for a Gadgets “Petting Zoo”
Are you gearing up for your job search? Join us to learn best practices for resume writing, cover letters, and the job search.
In this hybrid workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently build your network, communicate effectively with employers, and use LinkedIn to elevate your job search strategy.
Experience a resume workshop like no other! Bring your laptop and get ready to actively update your resume with personalized guidance and constructive peer reviews.