Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 13 - 17, 2026
Throughout the Week!
Shop the Caltech Store for a 10% discount on purchases of Caltech insignia merchandise April 13-17, 2026. Just show your Caltech ID to receive the discount!(Discount cannot be combined with other discounts. Computers and technology Items are excluded)
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Start Graduate Student Appreciation Week early by giving back to the community and sharing the same sense of care and community you'll soon be celebrated for. Join the Caltech Y's Make-A-Difference Day, organized by student leaders. Spend 4–6 hours volunteering with local organizations like the Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, LA Food Bank, and more, supporting projects with kids, animals, the environment, and beyond. Meals, transportation, and free merch provided. Sign up today!
Monday, April 13,2026
Join the Graduate Studies Office as we kick off Graduate Student Appreciation Week 2026 with pastries, bagels, coffee and conversation!
Location: Center for Student Services (CSS) Lobby
Sponsored by the Graduate Studies Office
Graduate students are invited to enjoy snacks and drinks in the Career Achievement, Leadership, and Exploration (CALE) office space on the third floor of the Center for Student Services (CSS) building. This will be a great opportunity to meet career advisors James and Lori to better understand the resources and services available for grad students.
Come grab some apartment essentials and laundry supplies per person. Answer Caltech Residence Life trivia questions for a chance to win an apartment bundle (paper towels/toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.) for your unit!
The Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity (CCID) invites grad students and their families to participate in an evening of mini games, In-N-Out, and milkshakes! Please be sure to RSVP to secure your meal by scanning the QR code below!
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Come meet Student Wellness Services for some Self Care Tips which are essential for your well-being.
A professional headshot is a great way to market yourself and build your brand – and it can also be very expensive! Come get a FREE headshot for your LinkedIn profile or other social media platforms.
***Valid Caltech graduate student ID card required
Location: Caltech Center for Inclusion & Diversity / International Student Programs Common Area, Center for Student Services Building, 2nd floor
Sponsored by the Graduate Studies Office
Stop by the Caltech Y for a refreshing boba and exclusive Caltech Y t-shirts! Take a break, connect with fellow grad students, and let us thank you for all that you do. Boba available to the first 75 students.
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Get hands on guidance from our Author Services and Thesis Librarian on formatting and submitting, copyright, and preservation. Get answers to your many questions and learn how to deposit your thesis after your defense.
If you love ice cream as much as we do, join us for the return of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream truck with a wide variety of flavors including these Grad Studies Office staff recommendations:
You will have a choice of a sugar cone, cake cone or dish with 2.5 scoops and up to 2 flavors or a 16 oz. root beer float.
***Valid Caltech graduate student ID card required
Graduate students, their spouses, partners, and children only please!
Location: Holliston Circle (outside Avery House)
Sponsored by the Graduate Studies Office
Come with questions regarding the Housing Lottery process and enjoy complimentary boba.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Caltech grads run on caffeine! Come answer trivia questions and earn beaver bucks to spend at any campus dining location!
Join the Center for Teaching, Learning & Outreach for a refreshing selection of iced teas, iced coffees, and sparkling beverages. Grad students are invited to stop by the front lawn of the Center for Student Services to "Create Your Own Signature Sip" in celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
YOU are the guests of honor! Join us for a relaxed evening of food, drink, and fun with friends both old and new. Hors d'oeuvres and two free drink tickets will be available for the first 300 grad students!
***Valid Caltech graduate student ID card required
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Division of Engineering and Applied Science invites all EAS grad students to stop in for hot coffee and sweet pastries to fuel your Friday.
The Division of Biology and Biological Engineering will be offering FREE donuts to the first 75 visitors!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Join your fellow graduates as they bring their groundbreaking research and scholarship to life in just three minutes. A reception with light refreshments will follow.
