Student Life
Involvement & Community
The Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) supports the success and well-being of USF graduate students. We provide programs that promote community-building, facilitate workshops to enhance professional and personal development, connect graduate students to campus resources, and advocate for student needs.
The Office of Graduate Student Services (GSS) focuses on individual student success toward degree completion. GSS provides services and resources to the graduate student population and partners with the Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC), faculty, and departments to create a supportive environment.
Graduate Student Organizations
Workshops are offered throughout the year to assist graduate students. From Writing Wednesdays to ETD preparation, these workshops help you meet your academic goals. Annual events such as 3MT® and Graduate Research Symposium help you succinctly present research and prepare for academic and professional interviews. Explore semesterly social and professional development opportunities. Events are open to all graduate students.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and OGS promotes professional and career development opportunities and produces resources to prepare students for a broad range of careers. Students can receive 1-on-1 advising, earn a Graduate Professional Development Certificate, and explore workshops and webinars to further your academic excellence.
Explore Professional and Career Development
Whether you are presenting research at a conference, published an article, or received an award, we want to celebrate YOU! Please share your accomplishments for us to consider how we can spotlight you here. Read more about your graduate student colleagues and their recent academic or research success.