Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2026 will take place from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 at Wichita State University. This nationally recognized celebration honors the contributions of graduate students and offers a series of events focused on professional growth, community, leadership, and student success. The week is hosted by the Graduate Student Council, in collaboration with the Graduate School and Student Government Association (SGA). 

Featured Events:
Grad School and Beyond — April 6 | 6 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 233
Ice Cream Greet and Meet — April 7 | 11 a.m – 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Leadership Training (RSVP required) — April 8 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 265

Grad School and Beyond — April 6 | 6 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 233

An insightful conversation on navigating graduate life, using available resources, and making the most of the graduate student journey at Wichita State University.

Speakers: Dylan Thiessen (Koch, Inc.), Grant Phillips (Graduate Student Council), and Rahmatullah Safdar (Student Government Association)

Graduate Student Council Ice Cream Greet and Meet — April 7 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Take a well-deserved break, enjoy some ice cream, and connect with fellow graduate students.

Leadership Training (RSVP required) — April 8 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 265

Build self-awareness, strengthen leadership capacity, and connect with fellow student leaders in this interactive session offered by the Kansas Leadership Center. Note: RSVP required; spots are limited

RSVP here