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.

Hot Takes 2026
Hot Takes 2026

Featured Event: Hot Takes

Student Socials Prospective Students

calendar  Date: January 29, 2026
clock  Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
location pin  Location: TSC Ballroom

Hot Takes is the hottest live game show in Utah! Join the School of Graduate Studies, Dining Services, Advancement, and Student Affairs for a night of fun where you can directly influence the show from your phone!

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!

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Thesis and Dissertation Session

Workshops and Trainings

Thesis and dissertation format information sessions are held several times during the school year for doctoral and MS/MA plan A students (plan B student papers are not reviewed by the School of Graduate Studies). These sessions provide a thorough survey of USU thesis and dissertation format requirements and guidelines, journal and other departmental format options, and tools that may be useful in the preparation of a thesis or dissertation including the publication guide.


calendar  Date: January 27, 2026
clock  Time:  12:00pm
location pin  Location: Library Room 154

Big Blue with students
Utah State Student

Thesis and Dissertation Session

Workshops and Trainings

Thesis and dissertation format information sessions are held several times during the school year for doctoral and MS/MA plan A students (plan B student papers are not reviewed by the School of Graduate Studies). These sessions provide a thorough survey of USU thesis and dissertation format requirements and guidelines, journal and other departmental format options, and tools that may be useful in the preparation of a thesis or dissertation including the publication guide.


calendar  Date: February 23, 2026
clock  Time:  12:00pm
location pin  Location: Library Room 154

Big Blue with students
Utah State Student

Thesis and Dissertation Session

Workshops and Trainings

Thesis and dissertation format information sessions are held several times during the school year for doctoral and MS/MA plan A students (plan B student papers are not reviewed by the School of Graduate Studies). These sessions provide a thorough survey of USU thesis and dissertation format requirements and guidelines, journal and other departmental format options, and tools that may be useful in the preparation of a thesis or dissertation including the publication guide.


calendar  Date: March 31, 2026
clock  Time:  12:00pm
location pin  Location: Library Room 154