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. 

Graduate Education Summit

The 2026 Graduate Education Summit focuses on actionable strategies that elevate the graduate student experience and advance academic and research success. This year's theme is Advancing the Graduate Ecosystem Through Collaboration: Embracing AI, Expanding Global Engagement, Promoting Affordability, and Increasing Accessibility. 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.

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. To view upcoming fellowship opportunities, see Fellowship Opportunities.

Join the Georgia Tech Library Tuesday, September 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for our Mapping Data Centers for Climate Resilience: A Tableau and HCI Approach workshop.
Join the Georgia Tech Library in the Interactive Media Zone (IMZ) on the Grove Level of Price Gilbert on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 1 – 4 p.m. for a Gadgets Petting Zoo.
A virtual discussion on strengthening nuclear fuel security, safety, and global cooperation as nuclear energy capacity expands.
Join the Georgia Tech Library in the Scholars Event Theater on the first floor of Price Gilbert on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for Passing the Torch: Georgia Tech and the Enduring Legacy of the Centennial Olympic Games.
Stop by the Student Center hub to help create an epic banner that will carry your anti-hazing message during National Hazing Prevention Week.
JOin the Office of Student Integrity for National Hazing Prevention Week's Hazing Prevention Station.
Join the Office of Student Integrity for a movie night as a part of National Hazing Prevention Week.
Join the Office of Student Integrity for National Hazing Prevention Week's Hazing Prevention Station.
Join the Georgia Tech Library online Thursday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for our EndNote workshop.
Leadership for Social Good study abroad participants at the Prague castle
Learn about this unique program that includes a global internship with a nonprofit in Hungary.