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May 2024 announcements for graduate students

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’s 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 

ÌýÌýApril 24, 12 to 1 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom

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

ÌýÌýMay 2, 4 to 7 p.m.ÌýÌýÌýKoenig Alumni Center Lawn

Your accomplishments deserve a party, and Grad Bash is a celebration just for you! Ìý

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.

ÌýÌýMay 13 to 15, 9 to 11 a.m.ÌýÌýÌýZoom

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.

ÌýÌýMay 20 to 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. each dayÌýÌýÌýCASE E422

Let’s 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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