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.
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 before the event.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm, Zoom
Register for the Thesis & Dissertation Process Overview workshop on Engage
APA Formatting Workshop
The online APA Formatting Workshop will provide students with a general overview of APA format, including headings, in-text citations, tables, figures, and references. A Zoom link will be provided with event registration on Engage. Please email thesis@appstate.edu if you would like access to the workshop slides prior to the event.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12pm-1pm, Zoom
Registration link coming soon.
Thesis/Dissertation Formatting Workshop
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.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6-7pm, Zoom
Registration link coming soon.
Getting Started with IRB
Learn more about the Institutional Review Board and research protections with Morgan Coyle from the Office of Research and Innovation.
View Getting Started with IRB Recording [YouTube]
Getting Started with IRB Recording Transcript [Word]
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]
Off-Campus Student Services webpage
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]