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.

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.

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Fulton County representatives will be on campus to help students, faculty, and staff get ready for the upcoming elections.
Join us Wednesday, April 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Interactive Media Zone, located on Price Gilbert's Grove Level, for New & Noteworthy, a special pop‑up celebration and the grand opening of four brand new Library resources.
This workshop will give an overview of Georgia Tech's co-op & internship program, including why co-ops/internships are so important, co-op/internship job search strategies, and the co-op/internship registration process.
Join us for a hands-on workshop where research and creative missteps become material for artistic experimentation on April 2nd where Researcher Jennifer Glass and Artist Eric Mack will reflect on how failure shapes both research and creative work.
The annual Take Back the Night event, held Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the Walter G. Ehmer Theater, will feature a resource fair, survivor speak-out, candlelight vigil, and short march through campus.
Join the Georgia Tech Library in the retroTECH Lab, located on the third floor of Crosland Tower, Tuesday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for The Long Now Lecture Series @ retroTECH.
Fulton County representatives will be on campus to help students, faculty, and staff get ready for the upcoming elections.
Join the Wellness Empowerment Center in recognizing Teal Ribbon Day on April 8.
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