Our graduate events calendar is designed to support student success by offering a range of opportunities in key areas. Graduate students can participate in events that promote health and wellbeing, enhance career planning skills, advance research capabilities, and foster academic preparedness. Each event is thoughtfully tailored to help students thrive in both their academic and professional pursuits. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about upcoming events at the Graduate College.
How to Format Your Dissertation
Please join us for a workshop reviewing how to prepare your dissertation for final submission after your successful defense. This workshop will focus on the requirements of the dissertation template and how to ensure that your submitted manuscript is accepted in time for your graduation. The intended audience for this workshop is any doctoral candidate. It is recommended that anyone planning to graduate this semester attends this workshop. Click HERE to register.Graduate School Recruitment Fair
Discover your future at the Graduate School Recruitment Fair! Wondering about graduate school? Want to know more about potential career paths an advanced degree could bring? Join us at the Kennesaw State University Graduate School Recruitment Fair. We would love for you to stop by and meet with representatives from KSU colleges and outside universities to learn about the programs they offer. Students of all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. A Talon card is required for entry.After Hours Career Advising for CCSE, Coles, and Radow Graduate Students
The Department of Career Planning and Development is offering after-hours advising for Graduate Students in CCSE, Coles, or Radow on these select dates, from 5-7 p.m.: October 14 October 21 November 4 November 11 November 18 Sign up HERE for resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job search strategies, interview preparation, and career exploration and planning. Appointments are limited, so book a virtual or in-person session early!
September 2025
Kick off the semester with everything you need to thrive as a graduate student!
📅 Date:September 2, 2025
🕒 Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Click HERE to register.
(See calendar for Chats with Graduate College Staff on the Marietta campus and a virtual session)
Kick off the semester with everything you need to thrive as a graduate student!
📅 Date:September 3, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Click HERE to register.
(See calendar for Chats with Graduate College Staff on the Kennesaw campus and a virtual session)
🎓 Fall Semester Kickoff: Graduate Student Meet & Greet 🍂
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming social event to kick off the new semester! This is a great opportunity for Master’s and Ph.D. students to connect, share experiences, and build community across disciplines. Whether you're new to campus or returning, come enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow grad students, and start the semester off right!
📅 Date: September 4, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor (Marietta Campus)
Explore the future of AI with Kathy Pham, tech builder, policy shaper, educator, and investor, as she reveals how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday life and why bridging technology, policy, education, and innovation is critical to shaping what comes next.
September 8, 2025, 2 - 3 p.m.
Joe Mack Wilson Student Center
KSU Dance Theater
Marietta Campus
Click HERE to register.
Kathy Pham is Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Workday, a Senior Advisor at Mozilla, and a member of the faculty at Harvard University.
Kick off the semester with everything you need to thrive as a graduate student! Join us online for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
- Meet the Graduate College staff and get to know your support team
- Learn the ins and outs of GRA/GTA roles and responsibilities
- Get tips on navigating the Graduate College website and managing official emails
- Understand key milestones in your academic progression
- Discover upcoming student success events and how to get involved
- Find out how to enter our Fall T-Shirt Design Contest and show off your creativity!
Click HERE to register.
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to connect with Dean Juliet Langman of the Graduate College over donuts and conversation! This informal gathering is a great chance to:
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Stop by, grab a treat, and connect with your graduate community—we’d love to see you there!
Dissertation Defense: Erin Hall
“How Secondary Online Teachers Perceive and Implement Executive Function Strategies in Online Classrooms: A Qualitative Case Study.”
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Kennesaw Hall 2102
Online: Click HERE.
Chair: Dr. Dabae Lee
Committee Members: Dr. Laurie Dias and Dr. Iván Jorrin Abellan
Come to tailgate with the Graduate College and stay for the game.
The Graduate College will have a table where current graduate students and alumni can visit to get swag. A limited number of grab and go foods will be available.
>>> Register HERE.<<<
Please join us for a review of the required dissertation template. This workshop will focus on the guiding principles of the template and how to support students who will be submitting their dissertations in the future.
The intended audience for this workshop is any KSU students or faculty who are involved in doctoral committees, are pursuing a doctoral degree, or will be in the future.
Click HERE to register.
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to connect with Dean Juliet Langman of the Graduate College over snacks and conversation! This informal gathering is a great chance to:
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Stop by, grab a treat, and connect with your graduate community—we’d love to see you there!
Feeling overwhelmed by your dissertation or thesis literature review? You're not alone. This essential research step can be one of the most challenging and time-consuming parts of graduate school. But what if you could approach it with more strategy, efficiency, and technological support?
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to demystify the literature review process. We'll break down the task into manageable steps and explore powerful strategies to help you succeed.
Click HERE to register.
Mark your calendars and prepare to wear gold, as we unite to create lasting memories during this year's Homecoming football game. The Graduate College will have a tent where current graduate students and alumni can visit to get swag. Stay for the game and watch your KSU Owls take on Middle Tennessee.
You must register to attend this event. Click HERE to register for the Tailgate on the Alumni Association's page.
Tailgate info:
You Belong Here! Make plans to attend this career fair to network and learn about job and internship opportunities for your major and future career goals.
Registration is not required but encouraged to allow for push notifications and reminders.
Here is what you can expect when you attend:
Please join the Graduate College and Wellness@KSU for a virtual wellbeing panel workshop and learn about the many wellness resources available to KSU graduate students.
- CARE Services
- Center for Young Adult Addition and Recovery
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- Sports and Recreation
A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 250 464 425 075 3
Passcode: d3xS9mf3
Click HERE to register.
October 2025
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
📅 Date: October 1, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Click HERE to register!
Explore exclusive opportunities for graduate students at our upcoming career events! Employers are actively seeking advanced degree candidates—don’t miss your chance to connect, attend a fair and visit Graduate Row!
Need guidance on your graduate journey? Schedule a personalized one-on-one session with the Graduate College Staff to discuss important topics such as:
Send an email to gradcollege@kennesaw.edu to schedule your virtual session. To make the most of your session, please submit your questions in advance via email. This will help ensure a focused and productive conversation tailored to your needs.
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Meeting ID: 218 980 038 216
Passcode: PY2sY9Xt
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
📅 Date: October 7, 2025
🕒 Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Click HERE to register!
Discover how you can make a difference in people's lives through the Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MSPO) program. Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about the program, application process, and the opportunities that await in this rewarding field.
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/lNxa50WZEgB
Upcoming Sessions (Eastern Time):
The Scholarly Publishing and Research Sub-Unit invites you to attend their new series of virtual webinars titled "Experts On... Repositories." In this series, we'll hear from KSU experts on a variety of topics regarding institutional, named, and subject-specific repositories in higher education.
Experts on Repositories: Depositing Graduate Student Work | October 8 at 11AM ET
Our expert: Dean of the Graduate College and Professor of Applied Linguistics Dr. Juliet Langman. Moderated by Assistant Director of Academic Engagement and Instruction, Collegiate Librarians Kristina Clement.
Turn your passion into impact with a Master of Social Work (MSW)!
Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn how an MSW can empower your career and your community.
Session Dates:
Don't miss your chance to explore the MSW program and ask your questions live! Register today
https://www.kennesaw.edu/wellstar/degrees-programs/graduate/master-social-work/index.php
Please join us for a workshop reviewing how to prepare your dissertation for final submission after your successful defense. This workshop will focus on the requirements of the dissertation template and how to ensure that your submitted manuscript is accepted in time for your graduation.
The intended audience for this workshop is any doctoral candidate. It is recommended that anyone planning to graduate this semester attends this workshop.
Click HERE to register.
The Department of Career Planning and Development is offering after-hours advising for Graduate Students in CCSE, Coles, or Radow on these select dates, from 5-7 p.m.:
Sign up HERE for resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job search strategies, interview preparation, and career exploration and planning.
Appointments are limited, so book a virtual or in-person session early!
Join us for a hands-on cooking demo on October 16 from 5–7 PM, where you'll learn to make a delicious Spicy Tuna Sushi Stack!
This interactive event is limited to 12 graduate students, so be sure to register early. A waiting list is available once spots fill up.
If you register but can no longer attend, please notify us at gradcollege@kennesaw.edu so we can offer your spot to someone else.
Click HERE to register.
We look forward to cooking with you!
The Department of Career Planning and Development is offering after-hours advising for Graduate Students in CCSE, Coles, or Radow on these select dates, from 5-7 p.m.:
Sign up HERE for resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job search strategies, interview preparation, and career exploration and planning.
Appointments are limited, so book a virtual or in-person session early!
Learn how to use Zotero, a free, open-source citation manager, to collect, annotate, and cite your sources.
The workshop portion will run from 5-6 pm. You are welcome to stay until 6:30 with questions for the presenter.
Click HERE to register.
Explore exclusive opportunities for graduate students at our upcoming career events! Employers are actively seeking advanced degree candidates—don’t miss your chance to connect, attend a fair and visit Graduate Row!
Explore exclusive opportunities for graduate students at our upcoming career events! Employers are actively seeking advanced degree candidates—don’t miss your chance to connect, attend a fair and visit Graduate Row!
Explore exclusive opportunities for graduate students at our upcoming career events! Employers are actively seeking advanced degree candidates—don’t miss your chance to connect, attend a fair and visit Graduate Row!
🧘♂️ Graduate Students Yoga Night! 🧘♀️
Take a break from your studies and join us for a relaxing evening of yoga. Connect online with fellow grad students, unwind, and rejuvenate your mind and body. 🧘♂️✨
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Microsoft Teams
Register HERE!
Meeting ID: 254 438 883 432 2
Passcode: 5KQ9kU2K
November 2025
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
📅 Date: November 4, 2025
🕒 Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
The Department of Career Planning and Development is offering after-hours advising for Graduate Students in CCSE, Coles, or Radow on these select dates, from 5-7 p.m.:
Sign up HERE for resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job search strategies, interview preparation, and career exploration and planning.
Appointments are limited, so book a virtual or in-person session early!
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
📅 Date: November 5, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Click HERE to register!
Need guidance on your graduate journey? Schedule a personalized one-on-one session with the Graduate College Staff to discuss important topics such as:
Send an email to gradcollege@kennesaw.edu to schedule your virtual session. To make the most of your session, please submit your questions in advance via email. This will help ensure a focused and productive conversation tailored to your needs.
Turn your passion into impact with a Master of Social Work (MSW)!
Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn how an MSW can empower your career and your community.
Session Dates:
Don't miss your chance to explore the MSW program and ask your questions live! Register today
https://www.kennesaw.edu/wellstar/degrees-programs/graduate/master-social-work/index.php
Discover how you can make a difference in people's lives through the Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MSPO) program. Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about the program, application process, and the opportunities that await in this rewarding field.
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/lNxa50WZEgB
Upcoming Sessions (Eastern Time):
The Department of Career Planning and Development is offering after-hours advising for Graduate Students in CCSE, Coles, or Radow on these select dates, from 5-7 p.m.:
Sign up HERE for resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job search strategies, interview preparation, and career exploration and planning.
Appointments are limited, so book a virtual or in-person session early!
🧘♂️ Take a break from your studies and join us for a relaxing evening of yoga. Connect with fellow grad students, unwind, and rejuvenate your mind and body. 🧘♀️✨
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Marietta Campus, Recreation and Wellness Center—Group Fitness Studio
Yoga mats will be provided for the in-person sessions. Students are required to complete a facility waiver for the in-person sessions.
Click HERE to register!
How to sign the facility waiver:
Visit mysportsrec.kennesaw.edu On the top right select “log in” Log in with your NetID and password The waiver will appear Review waiver and click “Accept Now”
You will now have a waiver on file and will not have to re-sign during the duration of your time at KSU.
🧘♂️ Take a break from your studies and join us for a relaxing evening of yoga. Connect with fellow grad students, unwind, and rejuvenate your mind and body. 🧘♀️✨
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕒 Time: 5-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Kennesaw Campus, Student Recreation and Activities Center – Room 2090
Yoga mats will be provided for the in-person sessions. Students are required to complete a facility waiver for the in-person sessions.
Click HERE to register.
How to sign the facility waiver:
Visit mysportsrec.kennesaw.edu On the top right select “log in” Log in with your NetID and password The waiver will appear Review waiver and click “Accept Now”
You will now have a waiver on file and will not have to re-sign during the duration of your time at KSU.
Calling all graduate students and experienced job seekers! Join the Department of Career Planning and Development as we explore how to create strong, effective resumes and CVs for academic and professional roles. Learn how to highlight your skills and experience to make your application stand out for your next professional role.
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Online
Click HERE to register.
The Department of Career Planning and Development is offering after-hours advising for Graduate Students in CCSE, Coles, or Radow on these select dates, from 5-7 p.m.:
Sign up HERE for resume and cover letter reviews, internship and job search strategies, interview preparation, and career exploration and planning.
Appointments are limited, so book a virtual or in-person session early!
The Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery will host a naloxone training session for graduate students that will teach how to administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Training is free for KSU graduate students. Each person who attends and completes the training will be given a free Naloxone kit.
Sign-up is required. Click HERE to register.
At the end of this training, the participants will be able to:
*** If, after you register, you find that you cannot attend this event, please email gradcollege@kennesaw.edu as soon as possible, as there is a waiting list. ***
December 2025
Final Exam SnackTime 🍎📚
Master's and Ph.D. students: Take a well-deserved break from studying and recharge with some tasty snacks!
When: December 2, 3, & 4
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Where: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Come grab a bite, relax, and fuel up for finals — you’ve got this!
(Also on Marietta campus in Norton Hall, 2nd Floor)
Final Exam SnackTime 🍎📚
Master's and Ph.D. students: Take a well-deserved break from studying and recharge with some tasty snacks!
When: December 2, 3, & 4
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Where: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor (Marietta campus)
Come grab a bite, relax, and fuel up for finals — you’ve got this!
(Also on Kennesaw campus in the Academic Learning Center, Room 3550)
Final Exam SnackTime 🍎📚
Master's and Ph.D. students: Take a well-deserved break from studying and recharge with some tasty snacks!
When: December 2, 3, & 4
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Where: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor (Marietta campus)
Come grab a bite, relax, and fuel up for finals — you’ve got this!
(Also on Kennesaw campus in the Academic Learning Center, Room 3550)
Final Exam SnackTime 🍎📚
Master's and Ph.D. students: Take a well-deserved break from studying and recharge with some tasty snacks!
When: December 2, 3, & 4
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Where: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Come grab a bite, relax, and fuel up for finals — you’ve got this!
(Also on Marietta campus in Norton Hall, 2nd Floor)
Final Exam SnackTime 🍎📚
Master's and Ph.D. students: Take a well-deserved break from studying and recharge with some tasty snacks!
When: December 2, 3, & 4
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Where: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Come grab a bite, relax, and fuel up for finals — you’ve got this!
(Also on Marietta campus in Norton Hall, 2nd Floor)
Final Exam SnackTime 🍎📚
Master's and Ph.D. students: Take a well-deserved break from studying and recharge with some tasty snacks!
When: December 2, 3, & 4
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Where: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor (Marietta campus)
Come grab a bite, relax, and fuel up for finals — you’ve got this!
(Also on Kennesaw campus in the Academic Learning Center, Room 3550)
January 2026
Turn your passion into impact with a Master of Social Work (MSW)!
Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn how an MSW can empower your career and your community.
Session Dates:
Don't miss your chance to explore the MSW program and ask your questions live! Register today
https://www.kennesaw.edu/wellstar/degrees-programs/graduate/master-social-work/index.php
🎓 Spring Semester Kickoff: Graduate Student Meet & Greet 🍂
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming social event to kick off the new semester! This is a great opportunity for Master’s and Ph.D. students to connect, share experiences, and build community across disciplines. Whether you're new to campus or returning, come enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow grad students, and start the semester off right!
📅 Date: January 21, 2026
🕒 Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Academic Learning Center (ALC), Room 3550, Kennesaw Campus
🎓 Spring Semester Kickoff: Graduate Student Meet & Greet 🍂
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming social event to kick off the new semester! This is a great opportunity for Master’s and Ph.D. students to connect, share experiences, and build community across disciplines. Whether you're new to campus or returning, come enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow grad students, and start the semester off right!
📅 Date: January 22, 2026
🕒 Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor (Marietta Campus)
Kick off the semester with everything you need to thrive as a graduate student! Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
📅 Date: January 27, 2026
🕒 Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Click HERE to register.
Discover how you can make a difference in people's lives through the Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MSPO) program. Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn more about the program, application process, and the opportunities that await in this rewarding field.
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/lNxa50WZEgB
Upcoming Sessions (Eastern Time):
Kick off the semester with everything you need to thrive as a graduate student!
📅 Date: January 28, 2026
🕒 Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Click HERE to register.
February 2026
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
📅 Date: February 3, 2026
🕒 Time: 4-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Academic Learning Center, Room 3550
Click HERE to register.
Turn your passion into impact with a Master of Social Work (MSW)!
Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions to learn how an MSW can empower your career and your community.
Session Dates:
Don't miss your chance to explore the MSW program and ask your questions live! Register today
https://www.kennesaw.edu/wellstar/degrees-programs/graduate/master-social-work/index.php
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
📅 Date: February 4, 2026
🕒 Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
📍 Location: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Click HERE to register.
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