Graduate School events and major dates

New Graduate Faculty Orientation Sessions

Faculty who have been approved for graduate faculty membership are invited to attend an orientation session with the Graduate School to learn about expectations and how to be successful in this new role. The Graduate School will send email invitations to those appointed as graduate faculty since the spring 2024 semester.

• September 23, 11:00am-12:00pm
• September 25, 11:00am-12:00pm

Graduate Student Success Symposium

• October 4, 8:00am-12:00pm, Flint Hills Room, K-State Student Union
• Register here
• View the symposium agenda and panelists

Know How: Graduate School conversations

All "Know Hows" will be held 11:30am-1:00pm in 121 Eisenhower Hall/Zoom

• September 18 - Review of Policy Changes & Implications
  • Register here
• October 15 - Graduate Students as Employees
  • Register here
• December 2 - Admission Best Practices
  • Register here

Graduate Slate Training Sessions

• September 17, Reviewing Applications in Slate, 1:00pm-2:30pm, Zoom
  • Register here

Department Head Meeting

• October 3, 3:00pm-4:00pm, Leadership Studies, Room 114

Graduate Council Meetings

• Meeting schedule

Advisory Board Meetings

• August 29, 2:00pm-3:00pm, Zoom

Associate Dean's Meeting

• September 4, 9:00am-10:30am, Eisenhower 121

Commencement

• December 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bramlage Coliseum

Research presentation events

Research and the State graduate student poster session

• September 30 - Registration deadline
• October 30 - Poster forum, K-State Student Union Courtyard

Three Minute Thesis

• December 16 - registration deadline (competition held in spring 2025)

Professional development events

• GSC Professional Development Series
• Teaching and Learning Center Professional Development Series
• Library and Your Research Workshops

Conversations with Graduate School Dean & Leaders

• September 19 - Conversations w/ First Lady Linton, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Eisenhower 121/Zoom. Register to attend.
• October 8 - Conversations with a Renowned Scientist, Dr. David Bader, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Eisenhower 118/Zoom. Register to attend.
• November 5 - Conversation’s about Graduation & Careers, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Eisenhower 118/Zoom. Register to attend.

Journey to Leadership

• September 25 - A candid panel conversation between graduate students and President Linton, Provost Mendez, Dean Rush, Dean Mercer, and Dean Petrescu on how leaders are forged, 1:00pm - 2:00 pm, Leadership Studies 114. Register to attend.

Graduate Student Success Sessions

• September 5 - Donoghue Scholars Orientation
  This session is for first and second year recipients of the Timothy R. Donoghue Graduate Scholarship. We will cover expectations for first year scholars to renew their funding for the next academic year and learn about activities and resources to support your success.
• October 23 - Fulbright Scholars Reception
  The Fulbright Scholar Reception is a great way for K-State Fulbright scholars from around the globe to network with each other and with the faculty.

Funding, awards, and recognition

GSC and MAGS Awards for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence

• September 23 - deadline for department nominations
• October 7 - college nominations due to Graduate School

GSC Travel Awards - application deadline varies by month of event

For more funding opportunities, please visit the Scholarships, fellowships, and grants site.

Graduation and commencement deadlines

Please refer to detailed checklists for additional requirements and guidance.

• October 1 - Deadline to complete KSIS graduation application for your name to appear in the commencement program booklet
• November 8  - Deadline to complete all degree requirements to be a Fall 2024 graduate
• December 13 - Graduate School commencement, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bramlage Coliseum

New Graduate Faculty Orientation Sessions

Faculty who have been approved for graduate faculty membership are invited to attend an orientation session with the Graduate School to learn about expectations and how to be successful in this new role. The Graduate School will send email invitations to those appointed as graduate faculty since the spring 2024 semester.

Know How: Graduate School conversations

Graduate School Town Hall

Commencement

• May 16th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Bramlage Coliseum

Graduation and commencement deadlines

Please refer to detailed checklists for additional requirements and guidance.

• December 1 - Deadline to complete all degree requirements to be a Spring 2024 graduate without having to enroll in Spring 2024
• March 1 - Deadline to complete KSIS graduation application for your name to appear in the commencement program booklet
• April 12 - Deadline to complete all degree requirements to be a Spring 2024 graduate

Research Presentation Events

• Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)
  • February 5 - First round of competition, 9am-5pm, K-State Student Union
  • February 19 - Final round of competition, 5:30pm, K-State Student Union Ballroom
• Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS)
• K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum

Professional development events

• GSC Professional Development Series
• Teaching and Learning Center Professional Development Series
• Library and Your Research Workshops

Funding, Awards and Recognition

• GSC Travel Awards - application deadline varies by month of event
• Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship and Travel Awards
• UDP Excellence in Doctoral Studies Award - apply by May 1
• CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award - apply by May 1
• MAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Thesis Award - apply by May 1

For more funding opportunities, please visit the Scholarships, fellowships, and grants site.