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.

Are you a grad student or early-career researcher looking for a toolkit of easily available indicators to help find vetted, trustworthy sources?
Not sure how to reach out to a cold contact? Wondering if a thank-you note is really expected? Join the discussion to uncover the unspoken ways candidates are evaluated
Wrap up the Networking for Master Students series with a recap and debrief session.
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
Georgia Tech and the Metro Atlanta Chamber have partnered to host quarterly socials to engage the Greater Atlanta clean tech community to support innovation, ideation, startups, and investment in sustainability focused businesses.
In this session, learn how to create a LinkedIn profile that works for you by highlighting your strengths, telling your story, and attracting the right opportunities.
"Join us on Zoom for some quick career advice and a chance to connect with your fellow students!
This workshop on February 26 consists of two individual real-time virtual sessions, each which satisfies one hour of the discussion-based RCR compliance training requirement for trainees funded by covered NSF awards.
Learn how immersive VR can support leadership development in online graduate education.
In conjunction with the 2026 Marketing Innovation Conference, the Scheller College of Business is hosting a Tech Talks Business session on Friday, February 27.