Calendar

Events in August 2024

  • ETD Summer 2024 Final Deadline

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide ETD Summer 2024 Final Deadline


    August 14, 2024

    Date: 

    Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Each semester has a final deadline where documents have been accepted and delivered for publishing, all required paperwork has been turned in, all milestones have been completed, and all degree audits have been completed. Your document must be accepted and delivered to the publisher, ProQuest, by 5:00PM ET on the final deadline date. 

    Students are highly encouraged to read and follow the Thesis and Dissertation information available on the Graduate School’s website at: https://grad.msu.edu/etd. This site gives instructions on formatting, required paperwork, and how to submit to ProQuest.

    Category: 

    Important Dates

  • New GTA Institute (NGTAI)

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide New GTA Institute (NGTAI)


    August 16, 2024

    Date: 

    Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:00am to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Virtual (full day)

    Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information. 

    Register here by July 30, 2024. 

    Details will be sent out closer to the date of the workshop. 

    This event is fully virtual. 

    Category: 

    Professional Development

  • International GTA Orientation (IGTAO)

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide International GTA Orientation (IGTAO)


    August 21, 2024

    Date: 

    Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 8:00am to 2:30pm

    Location: 

    In-person MSU campus

    Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information. 

    Register here by July 30, 2024. 

    This event is fully in-person on MSU Campus. Details will be sent out closer to the date of the workshop. 

    Category: 

    Professional Development

  • Pedagogy Workshops

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide Pedagogy Workshops


    August 22, 2024

    Date: 

    Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 8:00am to 4:30pm

    Location: 

    In-Person

    Visit Graduate Teaching Assistant Program (GTAP) for more information. 

    Register here by July 30, 2024. 

    This event is fully in-person on MSU Campus. Details will be sent out closer to the date of the workshop. 

    Category: 

    Professional Development

  • Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair

    Category: Grad School, University-Wide Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair


    August 24, 2024

    Date: 

    Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    MSU Union Ballroom

    All new and returning graduate students are invited to attend the annual welcome program for graduate students of Michigan State University.
    Resource Fair @ MSU Union Ballroom

    Saturday, August 24, 2024

    10 a.m. to noon

    49 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Sponsored by the Graduate School

    Resource Fair will include student organizations, campus groups, and community businesses – all ready to provide you with valuable information!
    Participate in giveaways from both vendors and The Graduate School
    No RSVP is necessary!

    COGS Fall Welcome Celebration

    Saturday, August 24, 2024

    Noon to 3 p.m.

    Benefactors Plaza (behind Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824)

    After the Graduate School Welcome & Resource Fair at the Union, make your way over to Benefactors Plaza for the COGS Fall Welcome Celebration. Join COGS, The Graduate School and other campus partners for an  in-person, outdoor afternoon of fun, friends, good food, games, music and more!

    Event includes:

    VIP guest speakers
    Music and dancing courtesy of Impact Radio
    Full array of fun lawn games & fun for the whole family
    Caricature Artists
    Facepainting courtesy of Just for Fun Ink!
    Campus Partners with fun activities and great information & resources for students & families
    Fun surprises
    Special treats & fantastic food!

    Learn more here.

    Category: 

    Important Dates