In honor of Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, we are collecting shout outs to graduate & professional students who have supported and inspired others, and persevered as an MSU student. Share a shout out to a graduate student that you appreciate. 

Each student thanked through this form will be entered in a drawing for a prize from the Graduate School.

Students who give permission will also have their thank you notes posted to our 2025 recognition page.

This form will open on April 7 and remain active through April 11.

To celebrate Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week, President Kevin Guskiewicz, Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko and Dean of the Graduate School Pero Dagbovie will be visiting campus locations to meet and mingle with graduate and professional students over snacks. Join them for food, giveaways and more.

Registration is first-come, first-served. Register using the links below.

• Pizza with the Provost: Monday, April 7 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Pancakes with the President: Tuesday, April 8 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Lunch with the Dean (GPSAW edition): Wednesday, April 9 - noon to 1 p.m.

The GPSAW Graduate Career Café is a chance for you to take the next steps on your professional journey!

• Professional Head Shots (so arrive dressed to impressed, at least on the top half of your body)!
• Lightening talks on career topics: resumes and cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, etc.
• Individual consultations: Get your career documents reviewed, or talk to a career professional about developing a job search strategy

Just good vibes, cookies, and a team of people who believe in you and your career!

Register Here

Join the GTA TLC for games, tea, and creativity on April 9 in the Chittenden Commons. See you there! 

Location: Multicultural Center, Multipurpose Room B (RM 1020)

During this year’s Graduate Student Appreciation Week, come for lunch, ice cream, and an overview of the Summer 2025 Navigating Mental Health and the Job Market Series.

Join other graduatestudents and representatives from CAPS, WOCI, and the Graduate School to learn about the summer workshop series. Doorbusters available on a first come first serve basis! All are welcome.

Sign up here.

Are you having a hard time getting things off your to do list? Would you benefit from a dedicated space and being around others to find motivation and productivity? If so, please join us in a structured community space for supporting goal achievement. No RSVP required.

Learn more here.

Enjoy some donuts and coffee provided by the Office of Culture, Access, and Belonging in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) in the Chittenden Commons on Friday morning! This event is first come first serve for donuts and coffee, bring a friend and hang out in the lounge to wrap up Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. See you there! No RSVP Necessary.

The Graduate School has partnered with the MSU Dairy Store to feature a new ice cream flavor throughout April: Grad School Grind.

This flavor features:

• Espresso-flavored ice cream
• Chocolate-covered Pretzels
• Brownie Bits
• Salted Caramel Swirl