Each semester, the Graduate School hosts several workshops as a part of our Graduate Student Workshop Series (professional development and wellness topics) and our Thesis & Dissertation Writing Workshops. Upcoming and past workshop recordings can be found on our workshops page.
Graduate Student Workshop Series
All graduate students are invited to join Graduate Student Life for short workshops providing reminders and tips to address some of the barriers that may be getting in the way of successfully reaching your graduate school and professional goals.
Most workshops in this series will be held on Zoom unless otherwise noted.
It would be great to have you attend live, but if you are unable to join, recordings will be made available when possible following the events. See past workshop recordings below.
Fall 2026 Workshop dates coming soon
Questions? Contact Maureen Cathey, Director of Graduate Student Life at catheyme@appstate.edu
Thesis & Dissertation Writing Workshops
Join our Publications and Special Projects Coordinator, Wesley Kapp, for workshops and events supporting the thesis and dissertation writing process. Check back for the Fall 2026 schedule. The following workshops were offered during the Spring 2026 semester.
Thesis & Dissertation Process Overview
The Thesis & Dissertation Process Overview Workshop is offered online each semester and is intended for all those who plan to complete a thesis or dissertation as part of their graduate degree. This workshop will provide a quick overview of the full thesis/dissertation process from research and planning to formatting and turning in your final thesis. A space for Q&A will be provided at the end of the workshop. Zoom link provided with event registration on Engage. Please email thesis@appstate.edu if you would like access to the workshop slides.
View Thesis & Dissertation Process Overview Recording [YouTube]
Thesis & Dissertation Process Overview Transcript [Word]
Getting Started with IRB
Learn more about the Institutional Review Board and research protections with Morgan Coyle from the Office of Research and Innovation. Zoom link provided with event registration on Engage.
View Getting Started with IRB Recording [YouTube]
Getting Started with IRB Recording Transcript [Word]
Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop
Join Wesley Kapp, the Publications and Special Projects Coordinator for the Graduate School, to learn about important formatting updates for thesis and dissertation manuscripts. In this workshop, we'll discuss the new requirements for the electronic thesis/dissertation release form, including AI disclosure statements, accessibility, and other updates to the formatting templates. Space will be provided for students to work on formatting their manuscripts during the workshop, and Wesley will be available to answer questions and troubleshoot any issues as they arise. Students and faculty are welcome to attend. Zoom link provided with event registration on Engage.
View the Spring 2026 Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop [YouTube]
Spring 2026 Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop Transcript [Word]
Spring 2026 Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop Slides [PPT]
AI Disclosures for Thesis/Dissertation Manuscripts 101
Join the Graduate School and Honors College as we discuss responsible AI use and learn more about the AI disclosure requirement for thesis and dissertation manuscripts with Professor Agnes Gambill, Associate Professor and Head of Scholarly Communications with the University Libraries. Space for Q&A will be provided.
Copyright and Creative Commons Licenses for Open AIR
Join the Graduate School and Honors College as we discuss thesis and dissertation manuscript copyright options in Open AIR. Space for Q&A will be provided.
If you have any questions about the workshop or dissertation/thesis process, please email Wesley Kapp at thesis@appstate.edu.
Past Workshop Recordings
The Graduate Student's Guide to Off-Campus Housing
This session gives graduate students an inside look at the off‑campus housing market in Boone and the resources Appalachian State has available to support their search. Karla Rusch, Director of Off‑Campus Student Services, will share tools and guidance to help students find and compare rental options and navigate a housing search.
View Guide to Off-Campus Housing Recording [YouTube] Link to Off-Campus Student Services webpage Link to Off-Campus Housing Database website
Transitions - Advice as You Start Grad School
View the Transitions - Advice as you Start Grad School Recording [YouTube]
Combating Imposter Syndrome
View the Combating Imposter Syndrome recording [YouTube]
Build Your Online Professional Brand
View the Build Your Online Professional Brand Recording [YouTube] LinkedIn Profile Tips resource [PDF]
Developing Helpful Habits
View the Developing Helpful Habits recording [YouTube]
Crafting Your Resume / CV
View the Crafting Your Resume / CV recording [YouTube]
Funding Your Future: How to Find the Money You Need
Whether you're looking for a small summer grant or a multi-year fellowship, the hardest part is knowing where to look. Join Brooke Gowl, Research Development Specialist from the Office of Research & Innovation, for an informative session where we pull back the curtain on the funding landscape. We'll show you how to navigate funding opportunities databases, decode application requirements, and provide tips for positioning your story to stand out in a sea of applicants.
View the Funding Your Future : How to Find the Money You Need recording [YouTube]
Connections: Networking and Relationship-Building for Success
View the Connections: Networking and Relationship-Building for Success recording [YouTube]
Breathe - Stress Management Tactics
View the Breathe - Stress Managemetn Tactics recording [YouTube]
Take Control of Procrastination
View the Take Control of Procrastination recording [YouTube]