Graduate College

Events and Workshops

On-going Spring 2026

Graduate Writing Circle Drop-In (in-person & virtual)

Wednesdays, from 1 to 4 p.m. (January 21 through April 29, 2026 with the exception of March 11 for Spring Break)
West Walwood Hall Lobby (outside of the Graduate College entrance)

Drop-In Writing Circle assists graduate students who are seeking accountability, community, and a dedicated space to work on their dissertation or thesis projects or to work on class papers and projects. Participants gather weekly. This is an accountability group, not a peer review session, and as such offers support for your writing process. Free coffee and snacks are provided.

The first session launched Wednesday, Jan. 21, and will continue meeting weekly through Wednesday, April 29 for Spring 2026 (exceptions: Spring Break, March 11). Signup to attend here. 

We also offer drop-in hours virtually on Wednesdays starting 1 to 4 p.m. Join each week as you are able.  


April 2026

Graduate Student Appreciation Week Celebration

Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Graduate Student Commons (Room 3028), Waldo Library, Main Campus

Join the Graduate College staff for refreshments and prizes as we celebrate Graduate Student Appreciation Week on Tuesday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Graduate Student Commons located on the third floor of Waldo Library (Room 3028). Enter a raffle to win the "Smart Cookie" gift basket. Don't forget to bring your Bronco student ID card to access the Grad Commons!

Research, Innovation and Creative Scholarship Poster Day

Thursday, April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Waldo Library Atrium, Main Campus

Please join us at our 19th Annual Research, Innovation & Creative Scholarship Graduate Poster Day on Thursday, April 9 in Waldo Library atrium. This event provides an opportunity for WMU graduate students to promote university scholarship and be recognized for their own research. Students engaged in research or creative scholarship will create visual poster displays outlining their projects. Faculty judges will critique the work of students and prizes will be awarded. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more at wmich.edu/grad/research-poster-day.

  • Event: Research, Innovation and Creative Scholarship Poster Day
  • Date: Thursday, April 9
  • Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (poster viewing, 1st floor), 12 to 1 p.m. (lunch & awards in Room 3028)
  • Location: Waldo Library, 1st floor
 

Graduate Student Meetup - Graduate Student Step Challenge

Monday, April 20 to Sunday, April 26
Virtual

Move More. Stress Less. Compete to Win. Join this virtual challenge and represent your department! Think your department can “step it up”?! Join our walking challenge to help de-stress before finals, stay active and energized and compete with other departments!
 
  1. Click the IM Leagues link (coming soon!) and find your department's name to sign up with them. Each department will work together as a team. 
  2. Track your steps each day using use your phone or watch. Log them online. 
  3. The department with the most steps by the end of the week will win a prize from the WMU Graduate College!