The Graduate College has joined the Graduate Student Senate and the Graduate & Professional Student Government to encourage a week-long celebration of our graduate students from April 7-11, 2025. Learn more about the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students.

We encourage all faculty, staff, and students to come up with their own ideas and events focused on celebrating the contributions of graduate and professional students to celebrate and recognize the contributions of graduate students year-round.

Please feel free to use the appreciation posters for virtual event announcements and post them on social media!

Graduate Student Writing Group Session & Social

The Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, in collaboration with Grad Success & Belonging, is hosting a writing group followed by a social for Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week. This writing group session facilitated by two grad ambassadors will offer community and accountability to Iowa's graduate and professional students working on any kind of academic writing project (academic articles/essays, fellowship or grant applications, dissertations, book projects, etc.). 

Sign up for a spot and join other graduate students and grad ambassadors. First come, first served by registration. Lunch will be provided at the social after the writing group session.  

Location: Writers' Attic at the Obermann Center at 111 Church St. 

When: Tuesday, April 8th, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Friday Night Vibes

Friday Night Vibes

Celebrate Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week with free food, prize giveaways, Jakobsen Conference Award announcements & more!

Location: Big Grove Brewery | 1225 S Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52240

When: Friday, April 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Grad Student Appreciation Form

It's important to recognize the impact of our graduate students at the University of Iowa! You can fill out this from & we will send them an email with your recognition to show your appreciation!

Events Are Sponsored By

Grad Success - Grad Success & Belonging - Graduate Student Senate