Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week
Every year, we celebrate Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week with a lineup of programming to recognize and celebrate our graduate and professional students. Students, staff, and faculty, learn more about this exciting tradition and this year's programming below!
History
Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week was founded by three graduate students: Tony Rosati, Gina Pearson, and Anne Holt of Georgetown University, American University, and Florida State University respectively. This week aims to appreciate graduate and professional students as well as highlight the contributions that they make to their universities, communities, and around the world.
Since its inception, National Association of Graduate-Professional Students member universities have adopted the celebration by offering a variety of programs to their students and traditionally observe it in the first week of April (we're observing it in March this year!).
The University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies will celebrate its fifth Graduate-Professional Student Appreciation Week in Spring 2026.
Appreciation Week 2026
Check out the lineup of this year's programming from COGS!
All Week Long
Shout-Out a Graduate or Professional Student!
All Week!
Faculty, staff, and students can express their appreciation for a graduate student with our webform! Our staff will contact students with their shout-outs and request to highlight them on our social media.
Monday, March 23
Prepare to Succeed: Graduate Writing Workshop! (Main Campus)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Carlson Library Room 1005
We've got a writing workshop and resource fair for students in every step of the graduate writing process including a series of tables with handouts and tools on topics such as artificial intelligence, literature reviews, accessibility, and more! Join us to meet our campus partners from University Libraries and the Writing Center, grab a cup of coffee, and create your own goodie bag!
Keychain & Button Making: De-Stress Station
5 - 6:30 PM | Collier Building 2409
Stop in to make yourself a keychain, button, or both! We'll also have de-stress activities including coloring, puzzles, bracelet-making, and more.
Tuesday, March 24
Tote-Bag Decorating: De-Stress Station
5 - 7 PM | Memorial Field House Room 1030
De-stress with us and decorate a tote bag! We have everything you need including fabric markers, charm-making supplies, and more!
Wednesday, March 25
Prepare to Succeed: Graduate Writing Workshop!
(Health Science Campus)
4 - 6 PM | Collier Building Room 2409
We've got a writing workshop and resource fair for students in every step of the graduate writing process including a series of tables with handouts and tools on topics such as artificial intelligence, literature reviews, accessibility, and more! Join us to meet our campus partners from University Libraries and the Writing Center, grab a cup of coffee, and create your own goodie bag!
Questions?
Let us know at GradSuccess@UToledo.edu!