Graduate Student Success Week Spring 2026
Workshops Worth Your Time + Free gifts
All students who attend any Graduate Student Success Week workshop will receive a free KU tote bag at check‑in. You’ll also be automatically entered into our GSSW Grand Prize Raffle. Grand Prize Includes: Travel Mug, T‑shirt, Activity Tracker, and additional KU swag How It Works: Register once using the link below, Attend any workshop during Graduate Student Success Week, Get a free tote bag just for coming. For every workshop/session you attend you get an entry into our grand prize raffle!
Spring Graduate Student Success Week Workshops
Location: Kansas Union Pine Room
AI in the Job Search Workshop
This session introduces participants to practical ways AI tools can support and streamline the job search, from exploring career paths to preparing application materials. Attendees will learn how generative technologies can help them clarify their interests, identify roles that align with their strengths, and craft polished résumés, cover letters, and interview responses.
By the end of this workshop, students will…
- Use AI tools to support career exploration and identify job roles that fit their goals
- Apply AI effectively to enhance job search materials while maintaining authenticity
- Recognize common pitfalls and ethical considerations when using AI in the application process
- Tailor AI‑generated content to reflect their own voice, values, and professional identity
Location: Kansas Union English Room
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Location: Kansas Union Centennial Room
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Location : Strong Hall, Room 50
International Student Job Search Support Drop‑In Hours
This relaxed, networking‑style event offers international graduate students a welcoming space to ask questions, explore job search strategies, and connect with campus partners who support their career development. Representatives will be available for informal conversations, quick résumé/CV and cover‑letter reviews, and demonstrations of tools like Interstride to help students navigate U.S. job search expectations with confidence.
By the end of this event, students will…
- Learn how to use Interstride and other career tools to support their job search
- Gain practical tips for résumés, cover letters, and U.S. job search norms
- Identify campus resources and people who can support their career journey
Location: Burge Union Forum B
Developing budget documents for grants
This session introduces participants to basic grant budgeting and explores how it can support their academic, professional, or personal success. Attendees will engage with Pivot, Excel, and other grants databases to build confidence and practical strategies they can apply immediately.
By the end of this workshop, students will…
- Understand grant budgeting terminology and how it applies to available graduate student and post-doctoral awards.
- Have a basic knowledge of cost estimation, allocation, and justification for grant writing and financial planning.
- Have thought through the scope of their research projects, required materials, personnel, and timelines to align funding with research plans.
Location: KU
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Location: Burge Union Forum B
Project Management Tools for Managing Research Projects
This session introduces participants to project‑management tools that can help organize, track, and streamline complex research workflows for thesis, dissertation, and other large-scale research projects. Attendees will explore strategies for breaking down large projects, coordinating timelines, and using technology to stay focused, efficient, and adaptable throughout the research process.
By the end of this workshop, students will…
- Identify project‑management tools that support planning, tracking, collaboration and communication for thesis and dissertation projects as well as other large-scale research projects
- Apply strategies for structuring research tasks, milestones, and timelines and avoid scope creep
- Use digital tools to monitor progress and adjust plans as their projects evolve including gantt charts and other progress trackers
- Strengthen their ability to manage long‑term academic projects with clarity and confidence
Location: Kansas Union Divine 9 Room
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