
About Grad Student Appreciation Week
Grad Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is celebrated annually the first week of April.
This year GSAW will be observed March 31 - April 4, 2025. The purpose of this week is to celebrate and emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of our graduate and professional students. Our goal is to reward their significant contributions to Georgia Tech and showcase the campus community’s appreciation through various events and promotions. Daily events throughout the week will provide opportunities to engage, network, and have some fun!
This initiative, sponsored by the Graduate Resource and Information Network (GRIN), is aligned with the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students' Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week.
Units across Georgia Tech will be celebrating all graduate students in various ways (virtually and in person) throughout the week.
2025 Schedule
Monday, March 31
Monday FUNday
11 AM - 1 PM (or while supplies last)
MRDC Courtyard
Food, swag and games!
Food first come, first served
Tuesday, April 1
Grad Night at Russ Chandler Stadium
GT vs. Mercer
8 PM | Mac Nease Baseball Park
Door Prizes and in-between innings fun!
Sponsored by GT Athletics.
Reserve your tickets (Link coming soon)
Wednesday, April 2
Connections Carnival
Hosted by: Graduate Career Center & LEAD
A resource fair with carnival-style games!
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Student Success Center, 1st Floor
Thursday, April 3
Goat Yoga
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | BioQuad
Immerse yourself in mindful meditation and breathing techniques grounded in Hatha yoga under the guidance of an expert instructor while in the company of playful dwarf goats. Limited availability.
Friday, April 4
Three Minute Thesis
5:30 PM | Atlantic Theater (also streaming live!)
Celebrate the 10th ANNUAL 3MT at TECH!
10-12 finalists will compete in this riveting research & communication competition. PLUS, audience members & online viewers will vote for the coveted People's Choice Award.
Visit the 3MT website for complete details. Open to the public. Free to attend. No tickets required.
More GSAW Happenings
Details coming soon.
Join the Social Media Challenge
See 2024 submissions below

April 3
Selfcare Essentials
Show us how you take a break.

April 4
Throwback Thursday
Share your favorite grad school memory.

April 5
Family Friday
Share your family or community.
Other Social Media Engagement Opportunities
Follow us on Instagram for details @gtgradpostdocs.
Campus Partners
For campus partners, learn more about how to participate.
Questions?
Email Casey Hendricks: casey.hendricks@gatech.edu