Professional Development
Office of Graduate Student Life
What is the Office of Graduate Student Life?
The Office of Graduate Student Life provides a variety of services to support graduate students throughout their time at UCF and help prepare them for what comes next after graduation. Learn more about our opportunities for graduate students by clicking on the topics below.
Graduate Student Center
The center is a place to call home. It hosts professional development workshops, presentations, and final defenses. There’s space to study or simply hang out.
Showcase Your Research
Opportunities to present research and scholarship at Student Research Week or 3MT, earn scholarships, and develop competencies to excel.
Career Prep
Partnerships across the university to prepare graduate students for life after graduating.
Thesis and Dissertation
An opportunity for UCF students to receive support for all things thesis and dissertation.
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Upcoming Graduate Student Life Events
Latest News
Your Graduate Student Association Candidates
The 2023-2034 Election of the Graduate Students Association Board will include nine candidates from various disciplines across UCF to run for president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary next week. Voting...
Recent UCF Graduates Have Accepted Tenure-Track Positions at Top Universities
Getting a tenure-track faculty position at a university has become harder, but several UCF recent graduates are beating the odds. For many students, an academic position is a goal. For...
Survivor Link National Training Program Launches at UCF
In hopes of equipping students to better understand and assist families facing domestic violence, UCF has joined the network of universities administering Survivor Link. The network provides students pursuing a master’s...
Graduate Student Association Election Results
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) has announced the results of its 2023-2024 officer election. The newly elected officers will take on leadership roles and work to enhance the academic, social,...