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Graduate Student Events

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The Graduate College creates a robust intellectual environment across the UC community. Regular events, lectures, and workshops afford students the opportunity to engage ideas across disciplinary boundaries, learn from experts in their field, and provide a stepping stone towards the direction of their future.

All events are posted below and continuously updated. 

Calendar of Events

Events for the 2025–26 academic year are listed below.

Graduate Student Writing Accountability Group

Thursday, July 23, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Clifton Court Hall, room 4280

Free to attend. Lunch provided.

Your writing goals don't take a summer break—join us for a structured writing session designed to help you make progress on seminar papers, theses, dissertations, creative writing or other projects! We’ll provide quiet work time, free food and a supportive community. Just bring a writing goal and something to write with. 

Participants are welcome to drop in or stay for the full session. Open to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. 

Register for the July 23 Writing Accountability Group

Fall 2026 In-Person Welcome and Orientation

Tuesday, August 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., TUC 4th Floor Great Hall (room 465)

Join us for an in-person orientation experience in the heart of campus. This event coincides with Bearcats Welcome and offers opportunities to connect with fellow graduate students and campus partners.

Register for the In-Person Welcome and Orientation.