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| Date | Time | Event name | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 - Jan 5 | Winter Break | |||
| Dec 25-26 | Holiday break | University closed | ||
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day Observed | University closed | ||
| Jan 8 | 12–1:30pm | Spring 2026 New TA Orientation | Virtual | |
| Jan 9 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Spring 2026 International Grad Welcome | Senita 9-11, Senita 12-2, SDFC 1-3 | |
| Jan 12 | Spring Classes begin: Sessions A and C | |||
| Jan 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | University closed | ||
| Jan 21 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | 3MT preliminary round - outline students day 1 | Virtual | |
| Jan 22 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 3MT preliminary round - on campus students day 1 | INTDSB 280, Tempe | |
| Jan 22 | 1–5 p.m. | 3MT preliminary round - online students day 2 | Virtual | |
| Jan 23 | 1–5 p.m. | 3MT preliminary round - on campus student day 2 | INTDSB 280, Tempe | |
| Jan 29 | 1–4 p.m. | 3MT final | Mirabella Learning Auditorium (Hybrid) | |
| Mar 6 | Spring Session A classes end | |||
| Mar 8–15 | Spring Break | |||
| Mar 16 | Spring Classes Begin: Session B | |||
| Mar 19 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Mentoring Matters: Mentoring students for anxious times | ||
| Mar 19 | Sun Devil Giving Day | |||
| Mar 21 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Luke Days 2026 | Luke Airforce Base | |
| Mar 24 | 3–4:30 p.m. | Celebrating Excellence | MU, Turquoise, Tempe | |
| Mar 31 | 4:30–7 p.m. | Graduate College Etiquette Dinner | TBD |
Recent news
Grad15: Time Management for Graduate Students
Graduate school is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. Effective time management is one of the most valuable skills students can develop. By practicing these strategies now, graduate students not only set themselves up for success during their programs but also carry these habits into future professional and personal endeavors. Even individuals outside of academia can benefit from practical approaches to managing time.
Snacks, coffee and office hours at the Graduate College
The Graduate College has a space just for graduate students. Whether you need a quiet place to study, a mental breather between classes, or just a moment to sip some coffee and grab a snack, this space is for you. Here's what's on the agenda for the fall 2025 semster.
Format advising office hours
Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Room 288A