Professional Development
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 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.
Outstanding Student Researcher
The self-nominated bi-annual Award for Excellence by a Graduate Student Researcher recognizes outstanding graduate student-level research and creative scholarship.
Deadline to Enter - October 6, 2023
Scholarship Prizes
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
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Survivor Link National Training Program Launches at UCF
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Preparing for Your First Week of Graduate School at UCF
As you embark on graduate study at UCF, the College of Graduate Studies is committed to providing comprehensive assistance throughout your academic journey. Reaching your full potential requires hard work,...