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.
Research and Scholarship
Opportunities to present your research and scholarship, 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.
Upcoming Graduate Student Life Events
Latest News
New Poster Printer Helps UCF Graduate Students, Faculty Share Their Research
Showcasing one’s research is an important milestone in the graduate academic experience. With various opportunities to engage in conferences, impactful symposiums, and competitions, UCF graduate students have many options to share...
Explore UCF’s Top Graduate Programs at the Annual Grad Fair
Pursuing graduate study is one of the most significant decisions a person will make in shaping their life. Whether you want to become an expert in your field, advance further...
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...
Your UCF Graduate Student Association Officers
The results of the 2024-2024 officer election for the UCF Graduate Student Association (GSA) have been announced. The newly elected officers will partner with offices and services across UCF, uniting...