Graduate Student Appreciation Week

Each spring, we celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of more than 3,000 graduate students at Sam Houston State University, spread out over 60 master’s programs and 10 doctoral programs by hosting programs specifically for them throughout Graduate Student Appreciation Week.

Events are open to all graduate students (unless otherwise noted) free of charge. Descriptions of this year’s events are below.

Email Ricky Saiz at rxs130@shsu.edu for any questions. 

2024 GSAW Events

Graduate Student Appreciation Week was a success! The Graduate and Professional School enjoyed meeting all of our students at each event and congratulations to all the prize winners. We will see you next year and we look to offer more events and prizes!

GSAW 2023


Mon, Apr 1, 2024:

GSAW Kick-off | @Frank Parker Plaza | 8:00 - 9:30 am

Virtual Network for Grads | @Zoom | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Register HERE)

3MT Finals | @SHB 186, COBA | 7:00 - 9:00 pm


Tue, Apr 2, 2024:

Veteran Graduate Student Appreciation | @Kat Klub, LSC | 1:00 - 4:00 pm


Wed, Apr 3, 2024:

Celebrating Grad Students: College of Osteopathic Medicine | @TBD | 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Celebrate Grad Students with the Woodlands Center | @Entrance Hall | 4:00 - 6:00 pm


Thu, Apr 4, 2024:

Professional Headshots | @Academic Bld 4, Ste 210 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Register HERE)

Close-out Event | @Templeton Bld | 12:00 - 3:00 pm