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Graduate Student Week of Welcome

Graduate Student Week of Welcome is a week-long celebration to welcome new and returning graduate students each fall and spring. Coordinated by the Office of Graduate Studies (OGS), this celebration features a series of events for Bulls to make lasting connections and have a successful start to their graduate careers. Welcome to USF!

WOW Schedule for Spring linked to BullsConnect

Activities are open to all graduate students as we connect to engage by exchanging ideas, knowledge, and information.

Please share this list of activities with other graduate students and visit the Office of New Student Connection's Week of Welcome (WOW) website to learn about other campus-wide events provided for USF students on each campus.

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Spring 2025 Graduate Student Week of Welcome

Monday, January 13, 2025  
☕Coffee on the go ☕

REGISTER

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (EST)
John and Grace Allen Building
Graduate Student Lounge (ALN 209)
Tampa campus

Graduate Students, visit the Graduate Student Lounge (ALN 209), where you can savor a rich cup of freshly brewed coffee paired with a morning pastry. Treat yourself to this perfect combination to energize your day and kickstart your semester on a positive note!

This delightful experience is provided by the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate & Professional Student Council. 

Please note that individual cups and coffee mugs are not permitted.

Wednesday, January, 15, 2025 
Sprinkling Success: Vision Board & Dessert Experience✌️

REGISTER

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EST)
John and Grace Allen Building
Graduate Studies Conference Room (ALN 296) Tampa campus

Graduate Students, join us for Sprinkling Success: Vision Boards and Desserts, a creative event where you can reflect on your dreams, set meaningful goals, and connect with fellow graduate students—all while indulging in delicious desserts!

Craft your own vision board using provided materials like magazines, stickers, and inspiration cards. Enjoy a dessert bar to fuel your creativity, and leave with your vision board and a sweet reminder of the power of goal setting.

*Events are tentative and subject to change.
*All events are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST)