Traditionally held during the first full week of April, Graduate Student Appreciation Week recognizes and celebrates graduate students. The week was started in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students as a way to support and appreciate graduate students. GSAW seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact, and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States. App State and the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies celebrate the week with a variety of events and recognition opportunities.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2025
Please join us in celebrating our Appalachian State graduate students during the week of April 7 - 11, 2025. Our events will promote and highlight graduate students' important contributions to the university. The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies will host events and collaborate with campus partners to show our support and appreciation of graduate students.
As Appalachian State continues to strengthen its role as a leading public institution and R2 university, our graduate students are helping to lead the way with their excellence in research, teaching, creative endeavors, and service. We want to recognize and celebrate that hard work! Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) will include a variety of events for graduate students to connect with their community in social activities, enjoy food and swag, focus on wellness and celebrations, and boost their professional development.
We hope our entire App State community will join us in recognizing and thanking graduate students. Be sure to check back here for a calendar of activities and follow the Cratis D. Williams graduate school social media. We look forward to seeing our graduate students at events!
Please contact Maureen Cathey if you have questions or would like to let us know about something you are doing to celebrate graduate students. You can also let others see your appreciation by promoting the hashtags #AppGradStudents and #AppGSWA2025 on social media.
2025 GSAW Events
Event Information Coming Soon