May 2024 announcements for graduate students
Mark your calendars for important spring graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, events and professional development workshops
Graduation Deadlines
May 31, 2024
Master鈥檚 students must update diploma name or address in Buff Portal by this date if necessary.
Funding Deadlines
- April 30: (external)
- April 30: (external)
- April 30: (external)
- May 1: (external)
- May 1: (external)
- May 17: (external)
- May 30: (external)
- May 30: (external)
- May 31: (external)
Workshops & Events鈥�
听April 24, 12 to 1 p.m.听听Zoom
Are you thinking about applying to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer? Wondering what the Peace Corps application looks like? Make your application stand out from the rest by attending this workshop to learn how to browse volunteer openings, find the right program, and strengthen your application.
Class of 2024 Grad Bash
听May 2, 4 to 7 p.m.听听Koenig Alumni Center Lawn
Your accomplishments deserve a party, and Grad Bash is a celebration just for you! 听
This event features free food and refreshments, a DJ and plenty of photo opportunities to capture this unforgettable time in your life. When you register, you will receive a graduation gift from the Alumni Association and discover all the great benefits available to you as a Forever Buff. The Graduate School will have a table at the event, so be sure to stop by to pick up some swag.
听May 13 to 15, 9 to 11 a.m.听听Zoom
Make Summer 2024, your best yet by signing up for Grad+ Get SMART Summer Series! Summer is a great time for an academic reset. Whether you are looking for goal setting tips and tricks, new executive functioning and self-regulation ideas or motivation, this May workshop is perfect for you. Sign up to join Leslie Blood, director of graduate community and professional development, to learn about and apply new research-based performance methods to keep you stress-free and cool as the temperatures rise.
听May 20 to 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day听听CASE E422
Let鈥檚 kick off the summer productively with our May Writing Retreat! Join other graduate students and hold each other accountable during our boot camp that will provide the time, space, and community needed to focus on your academic writing, giving you momentum to stay on track through the summer. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided for those that RSVP. Space is limited.
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