We are always excited to take part in this national initiative calling attention to the contributions, impact and value of graduate and professional students within the campus community.
Please join us as we celebrate YOU, your successes, and your many contributions to the University and our community during Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW). See the lineup of scheduled events below.
April 6-10, 2026 — GPSAW Events
Monday, April 6
Library Tour
10:30 a.m.-noon
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
Location: Hillman Library
Tour starts at the Hillman Library entrance facing Schenley Plaza
Three Minute Thesis Competition
Noon-2 p.m.
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
Location: Hillman Library
Learn more about the annual 3MT Competition
Snack Boxes
Hosted by Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
Location: Your school's graduate student lounge; time for availability will vary by school
Fulbright Info Session with Pitt's Fulbright Program Advisor
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
Location: Virtual | Register to attend Fulbright Info Session
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program sends individuals abroad to over 125 countries for a year-long experience of cross-cultural exchange.
Tuesday, April 7
Stationery and Snacks
Starting at 10 a.m. (while supplies last)
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
Location: Graduate Student Lounge
Chat with National Fellowship Advisor Kelly J. Medley
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
10 a.m.-noon
Location: Graduate Student Lounge
Snack Boxes
Hosted by Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
Location: Your school's graduate student lounge; time for availability will vary by school
Wednesday, April 8
Self-Care Station and Snacks
Starting at 10 a.m. (while supplies last)
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
Location: Graduate Student Lounge
Snack Boxes
Hosted by Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
Location: Your school's graduate student lounge; time for availability will vary by school
Perks for Graduate and Professional Students
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Hosted by Division of Student Affairs
Location: Graduate Student Lounge
Connect with the Student Affairs resources for graduate and professional students and have some coffee and snacks.
Graduate Honors Convocation - By Invitation Only
5-6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
Location: Alumni Hall, Connolly Ballroom
Virtual Bingo!
7-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
Location: Virtual (Via Zoom)
Three 30-minute games (starting at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.) with prizes for each winner.
Register for Virtual Bingo | Zoom Link for Virtual Bingo
Thursday, April 9
Lunch & Resource Fair
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hosted by Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
Location: William Pitt Union Lower Lounge
Register for Lunch & Resource Fair
Snack Boxes
Hosted by Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
Location: Your school's graduate student lounge; time for availability will vary by school
Friday, April 10
Snacks and Grad Studies Swag
Starting at 10 a.m. (while supplies last)
Hosted by Office of the Provost - Graduate Studies
Location: Graduate Student Lounge
Snack Boxes
Hosted by Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
Location: Your school's graduate student lounge; time for availability will vary by school