Graduate Student Professional Development Certificate

The Graduate Student Council and Graduate School recognize graduate students who engage in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, and forums that facilitate the development of competencies for academic success and career readiness. Graduate students who complete requirements in an academic year are presented with a certificate.

Upcoming events

Pitch and pizza: Presenting your research to the public in a poster session

October 8, 5:00-6:00pm
Center for the Advancement for Entrepreneurship
Register to attend

Program of study and supervisory committee

October 14, 3:30-4:30pm
15 Eisenhower Hall and Zoom
Register to attend

Research and the State graduate student poster forum

October 6 - Deadline to register to give a presentation

October 28 - Poster presentations
Regnier Hall Atrium
10:00am - noon and 1:30-3:30pm
Learn more and register to present

Recordings

Video recordings are available for most events. K-State graduate students may continue to watch videos to earn credit for the 2025-2026 Professional Development Certificate until May 18, 2026. Videos will remain accessible after May 18, but credit toward the certificate will be granted only for videos viewed by May 18, 2025.

Videos must be viewed in their entirety to earn credit for the certificate or for GSC travel funding.

Available videos

  • Journey to Leadership panel discussion
  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Information Session
  • Getting Ready for Graduation and Commencement
  • Identifying Graduate Research Fellowship Opportunities
Event details and video recordings