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! First come, first served.
Sponsored by Graduate Education
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!
Reserve your tickets here.
Sponsored by GT Athletics & Graduate Education
Wednesday, April 2
Connections Carnival
11 AM – 1 PM
Student Success Center, 1st Floor
A resource fair with carnival-style games!
Sponsored by Graduate Education, GT Career Center & LEAD
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.
Click below to reserve your spot now—space is limited!
Friday, April 4
Three Minute Thesis
5:30 PM
Atlantic Theater (also streaming live!)
Celebrate the 10th annual 3MT at Tech!
3MT finalists will compete in this riveting research & communication competition for research travel awards and the People’s Choice – audience members & online viewers will vote for this coveted award!
Visit the 3MT website for complete details. The campus community is invited to attend. Admission is FREE. No tickets required.
More GSAW Happenings
- Tuesday, April 1 | 10AM - 12PM
Campus Recreation Center Front Lawn
Yard games, music, and giveaways! Tuesday, April 1 | 12 –1PM
Trivia in the Grad Lounge
Student Center 3rd Floor
Sponsored by the Grad Lounge
Online Opportunities
Social Media Engagement
Details coming soon.
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