Graduate Student Engagement
Make the most of your USF experience and get involved! Connect with other graduate students and the broader USF community through organizations, events, programs, and more. From leadership development sessions to career development workshops, the options for enhancing your experience as a USF graduate student are abundant.
Throughout the semester, you will receive the Green & Gold Connect newsletter which highlights upcoming events and opportunities. Meanwhile, explore these can't miss opportunities and events below.
Introduction to CliftonStrengths
Take Gallup’s CliftonStrengths Assessment and explore your Top 5 Strengths. This introductory workshop will allow you to explore your unique talents, learn about the talents of others, and identify how to apply your talents toward your educational, career, and personal goals. SLE offers the assessment and workshop to USF graduate students free of charge, thanks to AGSUSF funding support. Pre-registration is required.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Various times
Virtual | Zoom
Register by Tuesday, January 28 for January 2025 sessions
Emotional Intelligence Workshops
Simply put, emotional intelligence (EQ) is about being smarter with feelings. It's blending thinking AND feeling to make optimal decisions. SLE offers free introductory workshops to learn the value, framework, and skills to get you started on your journey, thanks to AGSUSF funding support. Workshops require no advanced registration and are held in person and virtually to any USF students (graduate & undergraduate) at all campuses.
Learn more and see FALL 2024 session dates
Graduate Student Senate
The Graduate Student Senate (GSS) exists to represent, lead, and unify the Associated Graduate Students of the University of San Francisco (AGSUSF), to achieve the betterment of the students in their professional and social interests, and to promote the coordination of activities and events for the graduate student population. You can get involved with GSS by attending the monthly meetings, joining a committee, or seeking an elected position. Also check out our opportunities for conference funding for individual graduate students.
Come to GSS graduate student events
Other Ways to Get Involved
There are many other ways you can get engaged at USF. Below are some additional options for you to check out.
- Graduate student organizations »
- Cultural Centers »
- Koret Health and Recreation Center »
- Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good »
- University Ministry »
- USF Athletics »
If you’d like to discuss more options for getting involved, please contact us at sle@usfca.edu.
Other Graduate Student Resources
Looking for general information on departments that provide programs and services for graduate students? Check out this quick resource guide »