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.

GradExpo

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 Student Welcome

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. 

Virtual Graduate School Showcase

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.

Graduate Education Summit

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. 

CRIDC

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.

Taxes 101

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.

Three Minute Thesis

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.

Turing Minds: Pat Hanrahan

The speaker will share insights of his research about computer graphics and data visualization.

EndNote Workshop (Online)

EndNote is a powerful bibliographic management tool that will help with your research process.

Major Moves: Connecting Your Academic Path to Career Success (In-Person)

This dynamic workshop, hosted by Georgia Tech’s Career Center and Exploratory Advising, empowers students to connect their academic choices with future career opportunities.

Worlds in Motion: Exploring Interactive Media and Emerging Technology

Join us Tuesday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Scholars Event Theater, located on Price Gilbert's first floor, for a dynamic discussion on how augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), immersive storytelling, and inter

Understanding Credit with Equifax

Join Equifax to learn about credit and its impact on your career.

Research Impact Tools & Metrics (Online)

Are you a grad student or early-career researcher looking for a toolkit of easily available indicators to help find vetted, trustworthy sources?

Fulton County Voter Registration on Campus

Fulton County representatives will be on campus to help students, faculty, and staff get ready for the upcoming elections.

New & Noteworthy: What's new at the Library

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.

Co-op & Internship 101

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.

Take Back the Night

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.