Search

October 2025 Graduate School Bulletin

October 2025 Graduate School Bulletin

Graduate students, mark your calendars for important graduation deadlines, funding opportunities, and professional development workshops

Graduation Deadlines

Oct. 1

Graduate students who have not already done so must apply online to graduate through buff portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in December. This is required even though there is no campus-wide ceremony. PhD students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.  

Oct. 1 (final deadline)

Master's students who have not already done so must submit to the Graduate School a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School. 

Preview future graduation deadlines on the Graduate School website. Please note, these do not apply to Coursera students.

Funding Deadlines

Events & Workshops

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Information Session

  Sept. 29, 12–1 p.m.   Zoom

Ready to take your research communication skills to the next level? 3MT challenges doctoral students who have advanced, or will advance, to candidacy to present their work clearly, concisely, and in a way that captivates any audience—all in just three minutes.

Join this virtual overview session to:

  • Learn what 3MT is and why it’s a powerful opportunity for graduate students
  • Discover the workshops and training that will prepare you for the competition
  • Understand the competition timeline and time commitment, and see how 3MT builds lasting skills that boost your academic and professional success

Whether you’re curious about applying or already know you’re in, this session will give you all the details to get started.

Register Here

SciComm 101: How to Give a Great Talk

  Oct. 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m., C4C   Flatirons Room, N301

Effectively communicating complex research to an unspecialized audience can seem like a tall order! You've got to get the information out accurately and succinctly without losing people. But like the rest of the characteristics of a good researcher, it's a skillset that can be learned and refined. So here's a crash course based on what Samuel Ramsey (Dr. Sammy) has learned in his own adventures in SciComm.  

Open to all graduate students. 3MT participants/applicants highly encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided on a first come first served basis.

Register Here

Imposter Syndrome in Academia

  Oct. 8, 2–3:30 p.m.   Zoom

Have you ever felt like an imposter? Join Leslie-Ellen Blood to discuss imposter syndrome in academia and beyond. You'll learn strategies to recognize and manage feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy that often accompany academic challenges. You'll also gain tools to build confidence and resilience, fostering a more positive and productive graduate school experience. 

Register Here

Inclusive Research Mentoring (CIMER): Assessing Understanding

  Oct. 30, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.   CASE, CTL Suite, Room E390

Determining whether mentees understand core concepts about the research they are doing is critical in a productive mentoring relationship—though this is surprisingly difficult to do. Developing strategies to assess how well mentees understand the purpose of their project, underlying principles and the context of their work is an important part of becoming an effective mentor. Moreover, it is important for mentors to be able to identify the causes for confusion and develop strategies to address misunderstandings.

Register Here

Other Events