Events & Recreation
There are many events and activities available to students at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Explore ways to get involved and connected on campus below.
Examples of events for graduate students
New Graduate Student Orientation
Held before classes begin each fall and spring semester, the New Graduate Student Orientation introduces new students to academic life as a graduate student at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Sessions include information on academic advising, paying for school, campus employment, campus resources, assistantships, and more.
Graduate Student Workshops
These workshops, hosted by the Research and Graduate Studies Office, are offered three times per regular semester and highlight a variety of resources and activities available to Galveston graduate students.
Examples of Previous Workshops
- Grant Writing
- Library Resources
- TA Training
- Plagiarism
- International Student Services Resources
- Sharpening Your Rapid Fire Presentation Skills
Galveston Graduate Student Association (GGSA)
This group serves as the collective voice of all Galveston graduate students. They elect officers each year and host fundraising and social activities for the graduate students in residence at Galveston. Open to all TAMU and TAMUG students at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
Office of Graduate Studies and Thesis Office Workshops
Once each semester, the TAMU Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS) and the Thesis Office hosts workshops for current students. As students near completion of their thesis/dissertation, pre-submittal conferences are held during the afternoon. Students can speak directly with OGS and Thesis Office representatives.
Graduate Student Mixers
This is a great way to meet graduate students from other departments or programs, relax, eat, and talk. These social events generally coincide with evening GGSA meetings.