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 workshops 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 from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm ET unless otherwise noted.
It would be great to have you attend live, but if you are unable to join, recordings will be made available following the events.
Fall 2025
Transitions - Advice as You Start Grad School - September 23, 2025
New to life as a graduate student? Or in your graduate program for a bit but still would like to hear advice for graduate students? This workshop will offer advice on making the transition to a graduate student and how you can be successful on your graduate student journey. Join us for some quick tips and maybe even share some of your own!
Navigating Financial Aid for Grad Students - October 21, 2025
Funding your graduate education can be challenging. Navigating the rules, timelines, and processes of financial aid in this time when things are often changing can be a source of confusion and stress. Join us along with guest presenters from our Financial Aid team to learn more about funding options and have questions answered about the financial aid process.
Juggling It All as a Grad Student - October 28, 2025
Juggling graduate school alongside other responsibilities such as work, family, caregiver duties, personal well-being, etc. can be a challenging balancing act. You also may feel like you are the only one attempting to make this work. This workshop will present a few strategies and offer a chance to hear advice from a current graduate student who is working to keep all the balls in the air (at least most of the time!!). Join us for this helpful discussion.
Navigating Financial Aid for Grad Students - November 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Funding your graduate education can be challenging. Navigating the rules, timelines, and processes of financial aid in this time when things are often changing can be a source of confusion and stress. Join us along with guest presenters from our Financial Aid team to learn more about funding options and have questions answered about the financial aid process.
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. The following workshops will be offered during the Fall 2025 semester.
Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop - Thursday, October 23, 6-7pm.
Join Wesley Kapp, the publications and special projects coordinator for the Gradute 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.
View Recording (YouTube) of the September 17th Formatting Workshop. View Transcript (docx).
Register for the Thursday, October 23 workshop on Engage.
Thesis & Dissertation Process Overview - Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6-7pm on Zoom.
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. Register on Engage.
3MT FAQ - Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm, Zoom.
Learn more about the 3MT Competition and what to expect for this year's competition. Space will be provided for Q&A.
Previously Recorded Workshops
Getting Started with IRB - Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 12-1pm on Zoom. View Presentation Slides (Google Slides)
Learn more about the Institutional Review Board and research protections with Morgan Coyle and Willow Greene.
If you have any questions about the workshop or dissertation/thesis process, please email Wesley Kapp at thesis@appstate.edu.
Past Workshops
Transitions - Advice as You Start Grad School
Build Your Online Professional Brand
View Recording (YouTube) LinkedIn Profile Tips resource
Developing Helpful Habits
Crafting Your Resume / CV
Connections: Networking and Relationship-Building for Success
Breathe - Stress Management Tactics
Take Control of Procrastination
Combating Imposter Syndrome