Graduate Events
Throughout the school year, the Graduate School hosts a variety of events, academic and recreational, to provide students with opportunities to network, present their research, and grow as a Grad Bengal.
GradSchool 360°: Workshop at the Library (Pocatello) - September 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Library Room 212. Learn from library staff how to use the library databases, search for theses and dissertations, and use citation management software.
GradSchool 360°: Workshop at the Library (Online) - September 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. over Zoom. Learn from library staff how to use the library databases, search for theses and dissertations, and use citation management software.
GradSchool 360°: Connections - September 26, from 2 - 4 p.m. in the ISU Museum Building, Suite 401. Drop in to connect with Graduate School and Career Center staff, set your goals for the semester, and grab a treat!
Late Nights with the Graduate School - Join us in Pocatello on October 3, 2025, at The Union Tap Room at The Yellowstone Restaurant from 7 - 9 p.m. Appetizers and fun swag will be provided by the Graduate School. This is a great way to relax with midterms coming up, and to meet other Grad Bengals!
Three-Minute Thesis Competition - Thursday, November 13, 2025
Research & Creative Works Symposium - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition held every fall. The competition challenges students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience.
Held every spring, the Research Symposium is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines and degree levels to present their in-progress or completed research in an oral or poster format for a chance to win up to $1,000!
A monthly event at rotating locations that allows students, alumni, faculty, and community members to network and learn from each other.
Graduate New Student Orientation is our welcome event to our newest Grad Bengals. You will have the opportunity to meet fellow grad students, participate in workshops, and learn about how to best succeed in graduate school.
Our monthly Late Nights event ... but in the summer! We often collaborate with other summer activities, like Concert on the Quad.