Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2025
Please join us in celebrating our Appalachian State graduate students during the week of April 7 - 11, 2025.
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. The graduate school has collaborated with partners across campus to show our appreciation.
We hope our entire App State community will join us in recognizing and thanking graduate students. You can find a calendar of events below and be sure to 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 #AppGSAW2025 on social media.
2025 GSAW Events
April 4-7
FREE Graduate School Application Weekend - Apply to an Appalachian State graduate program with no application fee in honor of Cratis D. Williams birthday and GSAW 2025.
April 5 - Happy Birthday Cratis D. Williams
Monday - Thursday, April 7-10
Career Development Center Career Studio - Drop by the CDC on the second floor of the Plemmons Student Union for a headshot, ask quick questions, sign up for an appointment with a career coach, and grab some Grad School swag!
Career Development Center, PSU 222: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
All Week
Grab & Go Snacks - Available while they last in graduate student lounges
Monday, April 7
Drop In Donuts - All grad students and grad faculty and staff are invited to drop in and spend time together over donuts and coffee. Cratis D. WIlliams School of Graduate Studies swag will be available as well!
Leon Levine Graduate Student Lounge: 10am - 12pm
Plemmons Student Union 137A: 2pm - 4pm
Financial Planning for Graduate Students - Gain valuable insights into financial planning best practices tailored for graduate students as they begin, return to, or advance in their careers. Guest speaker Eric Hermanson, Director Business Partner Relation at Piedmont Federal Bank will present on this important topic. This evented is presented by one of our university partners, Business Career Services. Please register for the event on Handshake.
Peacock Hall 1012: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday, April 8
Student Affairs Graduate Assistants Appreciation Breakfast Goodies - If you are a GA in a Student Affairs department, check with your supervisor for more information.
UREC Standup Paddle Board Trip at Price Lake - Enjoy sunshine and our beautiful outdoor area during a SUP adventure with fellow grad students. Transportation and equipment will be provided, but space is limited! Sign up through Engage.
1:00pm - 4:00pm
2025 Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies Graduate Faculty & Student Awards Ceremony - An event to honor winners of various graduate school awards.
Plemmons Student Union Parkway Ballroom: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, April 9
UREC Recharge Flow Yoga Class for Graduate Students - Enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of a flow yoga class with fellow grad students. Space is limited, so please register through Engage.
Mt. Mitchell, PSU: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Thursday, April 10
Grad Student Writing Group - Join in-person in 204H Belk Library or on Zoom online for this weekly event. This is a perfect chance to have 2 hours of dedicated writing time, join together as a graduate studnet writing community, and have our Publications & Special Projects Coordinator on hand to answer writing questions. You can register on Engage or just drop in.
Belk Library 204H or Zoom: 9:00am - 11:00am
Connections: Networking and Relationship Building for Success Workshop - Strategies to effectively engage and cultivate new connections will be discussed in this short professional development workshop taking place on Zoom. Please register on Engage.
Zoom: 12:00pm - 12:45pm
GSGA Online Trivia Night - Join GSGA as they host an online trivia event on Zoom. Students in online programs are encouraged to attend as winners can receive App State merch as prizes and they will be mailed to your location if you are outside of Boone! Please register on Engage to get the Zoom link.
Zoom: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hayes School of Music Graduate Students AMB Night - Graduate students in the Hayes School of Music are invited to connect over pizza at AMB at 5:30pm - contact Dr. Corbliss for more info.
Friday, April 11
GSGA Hospitality House Garden Gathering Afternoon of Service - All graduate students are invited to spend some time in the sunshine with an opportunity to serve others in our community as we work together in the Hospitality House Garden. This is a Graduate Student Government Association event and all grad students are welcome. Please complete this form to register.
Hospitality House (338 Brook Hollow Rd, Boone): 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Refresh Friday (provided by Counseling & Psychological Services Center) - Drop In. Destress. Connect. Destress with music and movement.
Plemmons Student Union 136 Three Top Mtn.: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Be sure to follow the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies social media accounts and use #AppGradStudents and #AppGSAW2025 to post your own GSAW pictures and learn about opportunities like our Campus Store Grad Student discount during GSAW2025.
