Fall 2026 Research Apprenticeship Program – Applications due 3/16
UConn graduate students who are interested in mentoring early career undergraduate students to assist them in the graduate student’s research are invited to submit a proposal for consideration. Selected proposals will be used to create an undergraduate research opportunity based on the information provided by the graduate student. The Research Apprenticeship Program provides graduate students […]
[Read More]7th Annual 3M RISE Symposium
We would like to announce that the 7th annual 3M RISE Symposium (Raising Influence in Science and Engineering) is accepting applications! The purpose of the symposium is to introduce emerging doctoral students in science and engineering to the wide range of rewarding careers in research and development at 3M. This is a virtual event that […]
[Read More]Spring and Summer 2026: Last day of work for GAs holding F-1 and J-1 visas
Dear International Huskies, Federal government regulations allow graduate students on F-1 and J-1 visas to hold on-campus employment while they are pursuing their degree. If you will be a Spring 2026 graduate, you will no longer be pursuing your degree after May 10, 2026 and can no longer work on campus beyond that date. If […]
[Read More]Graduation Reminders from Degree Audit
Are you graduating for Spring 2026? Did you know you must apply for graduation online via your Student Administration account? You can visit Steps to a Successful Graduation for guidance or the Master’s Degrees page, the Certificate programs page, the Doctoral Degrees page for instructions and information about: applying for graduation submitting required paperwork uploading […]
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Preparatory Workshops for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase
Leading up to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at the Konover Auditorium in The Dodd Center for Human Rights, and as part of the 2026 Graduate Student Appreciation Week (UConnGSAW26), The Graduate School invites graduate students to participate in two preparatory workshops ahead of the competition. […]
[Read More]The Graduate School Newsletter
Welcome, UConn grads, to a new semester! Thank you all for your many contributions to the UConn community as students, trainees, teachers, researchers, and more. UConn could not be what it is without graduate students. As we begin a new year, I want to remind you that The Graduate School is here to support you. […]
[Read More]2025 Marth Award Recipient – Yaakov Bar-Shalom
Please join us in congratulating Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Yaakov Bar-Shalom, this year’s winner of the Edward C. Marth Mentorship Award. Named for Edward Marth, former Executive Director of the AAUP UConn Chapter, the award recognizes outstanding mentoring of graduate students by UConn Graduate Faculty members. Professor Bar-Shalom brings almost 50 years […]
[Read More]2026 Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
We are pleased to announce that The Graduate School’s Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship will begin accepting applications on February 1, 2026! The Graduate School is committed to helping graduate students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals during their time at the University of Connecticut. In support of this goal, The Graduate School invites applicants for […]
[Read More]Industry Insights
The Graduate School, together with the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, invites you to attend Industry Insights, a series of virtual events designed to introduce graduate students and postdocs to a variety of industries. Each series will be held online and will feature working professionals from different industries. The discussions will be based […]
[Read More]Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase
As part of the 2026 Graduate Student Appreciation Week at the University of Connecticut and in celebration of the Because of UConn campaign, The Graduate School invites you to apply for and participate in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase. It is an event that celebrates the impact, creativity, and purpose behind graduate […]
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