The School of Graduate Studies hosts a variety of events for graduate students and faculty. Families and friends are welcome to join, so feel free to bring a friend, your roommates, or your family! Browse the upcoming events below, and use the filter to find events that interest you.
Upcoming Events
Take a break from your labs and textbooks and come join the grad school for some fun events with free food! Meet grad students from other programs, network, and make connections. All grad students are welcome, so come enjoy friends and food at a grad student social!
Enhance your graduate studies with professional development workshops and trainings designed to give you strategies for navigating graduate education and beyond. These sessions cover a variety of topics, including leadership, communication, presentation skills, data visualization, portfolio development, job-hunting tips, and more.
Join us for the 2025 Grad Week at USU! In honor of the best grad students around, take a break from your school work and come celebrate at one of the many events held throughout the week! Enjoy free food, prizes, and more!
Community Events provide opportunities for graduate students to enjoy fun events in the Logan community. Invite your friends and family to join you at one of our upcoming community events!
Grad School Information Session
Learn more about the School of Graduate Studies at Utah State University. We encourage anyone who is curious about attending grad school in the future to attend this session.
In this session we will cover the following topics:
What is grad school?
What is life as graduate student like?
How can I prepare now to become a graduate student in the future?
Q&A
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Date: July 23, 2025
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Time: 5:30 PM
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Location: Only via only Zoom
Old Main Open: 3rd Annual Old Main Open (Tournament 3)
Community EventsUSU Disc Golf and USU Grad School are proud to present the Old Main Open Series this summer! Temporary courses will be set up, allowing you to play unique courses on USU campus! All registration fees earned during the event goes toward the Disc Golf Club, and makes it possible for us to compete and participate in collegiate events. Thank you for your help!
It will consist of 1 round of disc golf, prizes, and a unique course design. All participants will need to register for the tournament, and fill out a waiver at check-in for the tournament.
Play in Rec, Intermediate, or Advanced divisions! You can choose your division at check-in.
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Date: July 26th, 2025
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Time: Check-In: 8 AM, Meeting: 8:30 AM, Play: 9 AM - 4 PM
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Location: Old Main Hill, USU Logan Campus
Grad School New Student Orientation
Schedule:
8:30am - 9:30am: Check-in & Networking | Light Refreshments Provided | All students in attendance will recieve a welcome bag with a USU Graduate School t-shirt and other swag.
9:30am - 10:00am: Main Session | Key Information for Graduate Students
10:00am - 11:00am: Poster Session w/ Campus Resources, Community Resources, and Businesses. Stamp Book activity & additional networking.
Event concludes at 11:00am, but student welcome to continue networking or visit additional booths until 11:30am.
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Date: August 21, 2025
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Time: 8:30am - 9:30am: Check-in, 9:30-11: orientation
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Location: Eccles Conference Center