Graduate Student Services

Graduate & Professional Students Appreciation Week

In 1993, the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students established an appreciation week to recognize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students across the nation鈥檚 campuses, to be held during the first week of April.

The Office of Graduate Studies and Graduate & Professional Student Council hosted several -events for graduate and professional students throughout the week of April 6-11, 2026 to celebrate the impact graduate students make in their colleges, departments, labs, classrooms, and offices.

2026 Schedule

Pop-in to Plug-in: Graduate Student Connection 馃嵖

Monday, April 6
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Graduate Student Lounge (ALN 209)

Pop by the Graduate Student Lounge to connect with the staff of the Office of Graduate Studies and learn about the different services and professional development opportunities available for graduate students. 

Enjoy delicious popcorn and soda pop as you learn how OGS connects with our students and receive a FREE gift.

GRADual Well-Being and Balance 馃檹

Tuesday, April 7
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Marshall Student Center

In collaboration with the SWELL office, come out to the MSC Amphitheater to learn ways to support your overall health & well-being! FREE food, games, and more! 馃崟

Sundae Funday Frenzy (Ice Cream Social) 馃崹

Wednesday, April 8
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 
John and Grace Allen Building (ALN) 209 鈥 2nd Floor

Join us for a refreshing ice cream treat while connecting with other graduate students across the Tampa campus. Stay and chat with peers over a tasty ice cream sundae you create. 馃崹 Sponsored by GPSC

Graduate Student Mixer! 馃エ

Friday, April 10
5:30 PM 鈥 7:30 PM
World of Beer -

Meet fellow graduate and professional students from across USF for an enjoyable evening of networking, food, and games! Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies.

Wellness Walk: Scholars on the Move 馃毝

Saturday, April 11
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
USF Research Park Fields Walking Course-
(Located between Softball Fields and Embassy Suites)
Join us for a refreshing wellness walk designed specifically for graduate students who want to nurture both their physical and mental well-being.馃挌
This relaxed, community-focused event encourages grads to step away from their screens, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with peers in a low-pressure setting environment.

ALL WEEK:

USF Week
This week is also USF Week, and many additional activities are planned for the entire USF community. It includes a number of events celebrating USF pride such as the Ultimate Bull Talent Show, Rocky's Birthday Bash, the University Lecture Series, Bullstock and many more. USF Week is a celebration of the institutions' rich history and its community.

Please visit the USF Week website for more information and schedules!

USF Giving Week
Join thousands of USF alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends for a spirited, weeklong celebration of giving! With more than 35 unique projects to support, you can champion the cause closest to your heart 鈥 whether it鈥檚 student scholarships, groundbreaking research or expanding health care access. Every gift helps propel USF forward.

Donate to the Feed-A-Bull Pantry!
Student Health & Wellness Center and Feeding Tampa Bay's Feed-A-Bull strives to alleviate food hardship and hunger among all enrolled USF students by providing supplemental food, nutrition education and resources to any student in need.