About National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (NGPSAW) was started in 1993 by the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students as a way to support and appreciate graduate and professional students. The week seeks to emphasize the contributions, impact and value of graduate and professional students on campuses throughout the United States.
2025 NGPSAW Events
- Thriving in Graduate School & Graduate Peer Support Present: Wellness Recess - Graduate Students in Community
Tuesday, April 8, TBD
Walker Hall
- GSA and Grad Studies Present: Lunch in Walker Hall
TBD
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Exhibition
Thursday, April 10, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Walker Hall
- Coffee Bagel Donut Day (with an expanded menu including fruit, yogurt, granola, etc.)
Friday, April 11, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Graduate Commons at Walker Hall
- Grad Slam Semi-Final Round
Friday, April 11, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
1220 Walker Hall (Gibeling Room)
Contact Us
If you have questions about National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation week, please email GSA President Ben Fong at gsapresident@ucdavis.edu.