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Graduate Education and Life

Graduate Student Appreciation Week

April 6-10, 2026

We're excited to celebrate all WVU graduate and professional students during Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

View our schedule below and plan to attend the fun events, activities and giveaways throughout GSAW week.

A MESSAGE TO GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM PRESIDENT BENSON

Schedule of Events

Monday

April 6

Carruth Center Scavenger Hunt

Details TBA

Statler College Coffee and Snacks with Dr. Jess Queener

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Statler College

Tuesday

April 7

Chambers College - Donuts and Coffee and business regalia for purchase

8:00 am-11:00 am | Room 2006, Reynolds Hall

Business students can grab donuts and coffee from 8:00 am-11:00 am and purchase business regalia from 11:00 am-2:00 pm

HSC Students — Graduate Student Appreciation Brunch  Registration Required

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m | Erma Byrd G01 Lobby

Core Facilities Showcase (as part of Research Week)

1:00 pm-2:30 pm | Pylons Lobby

This event will offer giveaways and gifts for graduate students!

Purpose Center — A Strengths-Based Approach to Navigating Big Life Changes Registration Required

3:30 - 5 p.m | Evansdale Crossing, 311 (Theater Space)

Three-Minute Thesis Competition

6 p.m | Mountainlair Ballrooms

Ten finalists will compete in the Three-Minute Thesis Grande Finale. The WVU community is invited to attend and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Don't miss this exciting event!

Wednesday

April 8

Global Affairs Passport Walk-In Hours

 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Passport Application Facility

Creativity and Relaxation Zone

11:00 am-1:00 pm | Pylons Lobby

Enjoy art activities including painting, charcoal, sand art, vision boards, and more!

Take a cuddle break miniature therapy horses from 12-1pm during the Creativity and Relaxation Zone!

Color Me Mindful with Collegiate Recovery

3:00 pm-5:00 pm | Serenity Place

A time for some mindful crafting and conversation

Carruth Center Games and Kona Ice

 4 - 7 p.m. | Rec Center Field

Center for Community Engagement

4:00 pm-7:00 pm | Core Arboretum

Registration and details: WVU Core Arboretum Work Day Wednesdays Spring 26 | WVU Center for Community Engagement

Eberly College Graduate Research Mixer

Registration Required. Email Angela.Henderson@mail.wvu.edu.

5 - 7 p.m. | E. Moore Hall, Betty Boyd Lounge

International Student Bowling with the Carruth Center and Global Affairs Registration required

6:00 pm-8:00 pm | Mountainlair Games Area

Thursday

April 9

Professional Headshots
Registration Required

 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mountainlair

Professional Headshots
Registration Required

 1 - 3 p.m | HSC Pylons Lobby

Statler College Graduate Social

 5 - 7 p.m | TBA

Friday

April 10

Bowling with GPSS Registration Required (limited to 50 students)

6 - 8 p.m. | Mountainlair Games Area

LGBTQ+ Center — Forum: Graduates in Stem - Navigating Academia, Finding Community, and LGBTQ+ Life in Morgantown Registration Required

6 - 7:30 p.m. | Ecansdale Crossing, Room 414

GSAW TRIVIA

Test your knowledge of WVU history and fun facts during this year's GSAW Trivia. All correct answers sent through direct messaging on the Grad Ed Instagram account between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be entered to win prizes, including gift cards and dining points.

Connect with the Office of Graduate Education and Life on social media for the latest updates on GSAW:

X @WVUGradEd
Instagram @wvu_ogel