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Graduate Student Week of Welcome
Monday, August 21 - Saturday August 26
Graduate Student Week of Welcome is a week-long celebration to welcome new and returning graduate students each fall and spring. Coordinated by the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS), this celebration features a series of events for Bulls to make lasting connections and have a successful start to their graduate careers. Welcome to USF!
All activities are open to all graduate students as we connect to engage by exchanging ideas, knowledge, and information.
Please share this list of activities with other graduate students and visit the Office of New Student Connection's Week of Welcome (WOW) website to learn about other events provided for USF students on each campus.
Date & Location | Event |
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Monday, August 21, 20239:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EST) |
Graduate Students Fresh Start If you're a graduate student on the Tampa campus, you're invited to drop by the Graduate Student Lounge (ALN 209) for a "FRESH START" to the semester. You can grab a quick cup of coffee and indulge in individually wrapped morning pastries while meeting the OGS staff, networking with other graduate students, and addressing any queries. Please note that individual cups and coffee mugs are not permitted. |
Tuesday, August 22, 202310:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST)
All Day
All Day |
Get On Board Day – OGS Tabling Get on Board Day is USF St. Petersburg’s campus activities fair! Students will meet student organizations, campus departments, and community partners. We want you to #GetInvolved on campus; this is the premier event to make connections! Make sure you stop by the Office of Graduate Studies table. Open House: Office of Graduate Studies Come by the OGS open house and meet the friendly graduate studies staff at the St. Petersburg campus. You can ask any questions, gain valuable information, and network with fellow graduate students. Information Table: Office of Graduate Studies Stop by the OGS table during the informational session to meet the friendly graduate studies staff at the Sarasota campus. You can ask any questions, gain valuable information, and network with fellow graduate students. |
Wednesday, August 23, 202312:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST) |
Graduate Students Dessert Delights Come join the Office of Graduate Studies and fellow graduate students for an afternoon indulgence of delicious desserts that will give you a much-needed energy boost for the rest of the day. |
Friday, August 25, 20235:30 PM – 6:30 PM (EST) |
Graduate Student Outdoors Reception & Mixer Take a leisure stroll to the John and Grace Allen Building (ALN) to meet and greet the Office of Graduate Studies Staff and other graduate students during the outdoor reception; food, games, and prizes will be available. |
Saturday, August 26, 202310:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST) 825 West Peninsula Dr. E, |
Waterfront Free Rentals Day The Office of Graduate Studies would like to invite you and your guest to the Waterfront for FREE canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding while enjoying a chilled refreshment. Please bring your student ID and sign in at the Waterfront office. |
*Events are tentative and subject to change
*All events are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST)