Graduate Student Success

Graduate Student Association

Welcome to the Graduate Student Association (GSA): The BIGGEST graduate student organization on campus! 
 

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ABOUT

What is the GSA?

The GSA is the largest graduate student organization at UToledo! They also function as the student government body of the graduate & professional student population. The GSA meets monthly to discuss topics relevant and important to graduate student life. As a graduate or professional student, you are automatically a member! The more involved you are, the more benefits there are to you.


MEET YOUR STUDENT LEADERS

Meet Your GSA Executive Officers

The GSA Executive Board is responsible for steering GSA activities, leading signature programs such as the Midwest Graduate Research Symposium, representing graduate students at university leadership meetings. Meet your elected officers! 

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Addison Kittel

President

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Donovan Nichols

Treasurer

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Saad Andalib

Vice President

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Md. Muhiul Islam Muhit

Secretary

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS

January 29, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

February 12, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

March 26, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

April 23, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

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FUNDING & AWARDS

Research Travel & Conference Registration Reimbursement

Traveling to present your research at a conference? Registering for a conference to learn from experts in your discipline? Being a member of the Graduate Student Association means you're eligible to apply for a portion of your costs to be reimbursed!

Eligibility

All members of the GSA can apply for research travel & conference registration reimbursement funding. The amount each member qualifies for will depend on their type of membership. The more involved you are, the higher the amount!

Visit the Graduate Student Association webpage for more details on eligibility and what may be covered.

How it Works
  1. Complete the GSA Pre-Travel and Conference Reimbursement Application on InvoNet.
  2. If pre-approved: Once you return from your travel/conference, complete the Post-Travel Documentation form on InvoNet
  3. If approved: Submit your documentation and expense report through Concur. 

 

Graduate Research Awards

The Graduate Student Association provides an amount of research funding per academic year to assist a number of graduate students completing research for their degree requirements. This funding is especially helpful for students working on their thesis or dissertation.

Graduate Research Awards Webpage

Eligibility

Applicants must be a master's or doctoral student in good standing  enrolled in a research course during the Spring 2025 term and working on a research project for the completion of their degree.

Applicants will need to have the necessary research approvals, and approval from their advisor. 

How it Works

1. Gather your needed documents and submit your Graduate Research Award Application before the deadline.

2. A committee of faculty will review applications and select awardees.

3. If selected, you will receive an official award letter and the College of Graduate Studies will work with your department on the rest!

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MEMBERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

 
Membership Types
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     General Membership

All registered graduate and professional students are automatically general members of the GSA! As a general member, you can attend meetings and events, present at the Midwest Graduate Research Symposium, serve on committees, request funding, and vote in general elections. 

   Active Membership

All general members who have either attended at least two General Assembly meetings within 6 months or volunteered at the latest Midwest Graduate Research Symposium are active members! Active members have extra perks including eligibility to request additional funding and running for elected positions!

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How Can I Get Involved?

 
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Attend General Assembly Meetings

Attending two General Assembly meetings within six months will earn you Active Membership for the six months following meeting attendance! Click here for upcoming dates.
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Attend Committee Meetings

Interested in joining a committee? Let us know at GSA@utoledo.edu! We can share what committees are currently recruiting members.

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Midwest Graduate Research Symposium

Present or volunteer at our upcoming MGRS! The MGRS is the GSA's biggest event of the year, dedicated to highlighting the important work our grad students do. Learn more.

LET'S CONNECT

Email: GSA@UToledo.Edu 

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Questions About your Application?

Visit Stranahan Hall, Room 1048
Mailing address
The University of Toledo
College of Graduate Studies
2801 W. Bancroft, MS 933
Toledo, OH 43606
Last Updated: 2/12/25