Current students

News and events for current students

Graduate Student Research Day 

Monday, April 17, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. / Student Union

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Keynote Address, Dr. Jessica Winter

Dr. Jessica Winter, Ph.D., co-inventor of Quantum Dots and Professor in the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University, will be the keynote speaker. They keynote address will be held in the Student Union Gardner Theatre from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Dr. Winter will be speaking on the development of her technology through the commercialization and clinical application stages. All are welcome to attend.

• 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm. - Poster Presentations

Graduate students from all colleges are welcome to bring a poster and discuss their work with fellow students and faculty. All presenters will receive a gift and awards will be given out for best posters.

Important dates for current students

• April 1 - Graduation application deadline for Spring 2023 
• April 14 - Final thesis/dissertation submission deadline for Spring 2023 graduation

New Graduate Assistant Orientation Presentation (August 16, 2022)

If you need a refresher and wish to review information covered at the summer in-person Graduate Assistant Orientation, the following PowerPoint presentations will connect you to the content, as well as links, and contact information for helpful University staff. Included with the main presentation are slides for Counseling and Testing Services, Financial Aid, Student Health Services, and Zip Assist. If you have questions, please contact Deborah Phillipp, Director of Graduate Admissions and Student services at dphillipp@uakron.edu 

• Graduate School Presentation
• Counseling and Testing Services Presentation
• Financial Aid Presentation
• Student Health Services Presentation
• Zip Assist Presentation