Thriving as a Graduate Student This Summer
Summer is a great time for graduate students to catch their breath, make progress on goals, and tap into campus resources that support their academic and personal growth. Whether you’re planning your housing situation, prepping to teach for the first time, or getting involved in different communities, there’s a lot happening this summer to support your journey.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Summer Workshops: Navigating Housing
Finding housing can be stressful—especially in the midst of grad school. Join one of our Navigating Housing workshops for practical guidance and resources:
These sessions are ideal for incoming and continuing graduate students looking for off-campus housing tips, budgeting advice, and legal considerations.
Inclusive Excellence Hub: Summer Services
The Inclusive Excellence Hub continues to be a space of community and support during the summer. Summer hours will be: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., closed on Fridays. In addition, the following programs will still be available over the summer:
- UndocuGrads – Resources and community for undocumented graduate students
- AIGP – Support for American Indian Graduate Program scholars
Professional Development Opportunities
PDL Consultations: Meet one on one with a Professional Development Liaison over the summer. PDLs are trained graduate student peer advisors from Ph.D. programs that are eager to help.
May 19, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Planning Your Summer Workshop: One-on-one consultation slots available to map out your summer goals.
LangPro – GSI Language Screening
If you’re a multilingual graduate student instructor (GSI), be sure to complete the LangPro screening and assessment to support your success in the classroom. Contact LangPro directly for scheduling details.
GSI Teaching & Resource Center (GSI TRC)
Teaching Conferences
- Summer Teaching Conference: Week of June 22, for first-time GSIs – get ready to teach with guidance on pedagogy, communication, and classroom tools.
- Fall Teaching Conferences: August, details coming soon. Mark your calendars:
- Thursday, August 20 – For international GSIs
- Friday, August 21 – For all GSIs. These will be hybrid events designed to ensure all GSIs are prepared for the semester ahead.
Make the Most of Summer
Summer is the perfect time to focus on your growth—personally, professionally, and academically. Be sure to register early, reach out for support, and make the most of these offerings.