Graduate & Postdoctoral Success (GPS) distributes the Graduate Navigator newsletter to all graduate students, automatically, at least twice per semester. Additionally, we have a monthly opt-in distribution with information regarding upcoming events and workshops through the GPS Compass. Stay up-to-date by following us on social media and subscribing to the GPS Compass.
Pathway to Grad Student Success: Summer Series
July & August 2026
Virtual
Get a jumpstart on your next term and set yourself up for success as a grad student! The sessions have been designed for the convenience of grad students – small time commitment, big impact. These events are open to all graduate and professional students, both new students and continuing students.
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Jumpstart to Teaching Skills
August 3-14
BU Medical Campus
Jumpstart to Teaching Skills (J2TS) is designed to provide graduate students and postdocs – especially those with limited or no opportunities to be teaching assistants, teaching fellows, or postdocs with teaching responsibilities – with foundational knowledge and skills related to teaching and teaching-intensive faculty roles in the future. It is designed for those interested in a wide variety of future career paths.
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TA/TF Training Session for Fall 2026
Tuesday, August 25
Charles River Campus, 100 Bay State Road
Any Boston University doctoral student who expects to have teaching obligations (Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows) during the upcoming academic year is welcome to attend! Whether you are entering the classroom for the first time or looking to sharpen your pedagogical skills, this orientation is designed for you.
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2026 Graduate Resource Fair
Wednesday, September 9
Charles River Campus, George Sherman Union, Metcalf Ballroom
The Graduate Resource Fair is an annual event for graduate students to connect with essential University resources, discover exciting student groups, and learn about campus activities. This is your chance to explore everything the Charles River Campus has to offer and make the most of your graduate school experience. Additional information coming soon!