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.

Tech Talks Business, hosted by the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, is a series of conversations between Dean Anuj Mehrotra and leaders and experts at the forefront of business, technology, entrepreneurship, public policy, and civic innovation.
Join the Georgia Tech Library in the retroTECH Lab on the third floor of Crosland Tower on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for retroTECH Game Day, featuring classic fighting games.
Join us to learn more about The Global Research and Internship Program (GRIP). GRIP offers Georgia Tech students the support to intern or co-op abroad while building global career skills. GRIP is open to any full-time undergraduate and graduate students.
President Ángel Cabrera will highlight recent Institute achievements, convey his vision and goals for the upcoming academic year, and answer audience questions.
A virtual discussion on the economic and policy forces shaping nuclear power development, from federal action to local opportunity.
The Georgia Tech campus will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Join us to learn about GRIP, a program that supports Georgia Tech students who are interning or co-oping abroad during any semester while building global career skills and professional experience.
Join the Georgia Tech Library online Wednesday, Sep. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. for our Patent Searching – Part I workshop.
Join the Georgia Tech Library in the retroTECH Lab on the third floor of Crosland Tower on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an open house featuring retro technologies.
Join the Georgia Tech Library online Thursday, Sep. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. for our Patent Searching – Part II workshop.