Graduate school can be challenging and often requires adaptations and life changes. Interacting with students who understand what you’re going through can help you feel more supported and connected.
Below are graduate student offerings and affinity groups that are open to graduate students in any academic program to help cultivate community and belonging.
Graduate Student Council (GSC)
The representative body for graduate and professional students on campus — advocating for the needs, interests, and concerns of grad students within the university and elsewhere.
- Attend social events and/or hybrid General Council meetings (usually the first Tuesday evening of every month). GSC events are listed on the Graduate School calendar.
- Become a department representative. Participation provides professional development, interdepartmental networking, and leadership training opportunities.
- Consider serving on a GSC committee.
Graduate Students of Color (GSOC)
GSOC’s goal is to make finding community easier for students with marginalized and underrepresented racial identities. If you identify as a graduate student of color or an ally interested in engaging with a diverse group of like-minded peers, consider joining GSOC for their monthly general body meetings, listed on the Graduate School Calendar.
Consider joining the GSCA Microsoft Teams channel!
CSU Postdoctoral Association (CSU PASS)
All Colorado State University postdoctoral professionals are welcome to participate CSU PASS events, meetings, and workshops.
CSU PASS’s mission is to facilitate a more constructive, interactive, and positive experience for postdoc professionals at Colorado State University.
Join the CSU PASS listserv to learn about events and opportunities specific to postdoctoral scholars.
GRAD Strides
GRAD Strides:
Whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out, all graduate students are welcome to join this friendly and supportive group run. It’s a great way to meet new people, exercise, and even start training for the 5K International Color Run in March! Don’t worry—no one gets left behind on these runs. Runs alternate between Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons each week and are listed on the Graduate School event calendar.
Grad QTs
Graduate students who identify as a member of the LGBTQA+ community or an ally are welcome to join the Graduate Queer and Trans group (Graduate QTs), which provides social space for LGBTQA+ identifying individuals through casual events.
- Consider joining the GRAD QTs Microsoft Teams channel
- Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Neurodivergent Grad Community
You are invited to join the Neurodivergent Grad Community! This is a space where we can build community support, learn from one another, engage in accessible social events, share our current interests, and find coworking or accountability buddies. If you are interested in participating as an ally, or are uncertain whether you “officially” fall into the realm of neurodivergence, feel free to join! We do not require a formal diagnosis, we will never ask for proof, and we do not gatekeep. Neurodivergence encompasses many different ways that human minds may engage with the world. We work to affirm, support, and uplift one another as members of a neurodiverse group.
- Stay up to date: join the Neurodivergent Grad Community Teams Channel
International Graduate Student Group – coming soon!
The Graduate School is currently working to provide support for an international graduate student group.
If you’re interested in getting involved, please email the Associate Dean of Student Services at the Graduate School, [email protected]
- Stay up-to-date, join the International Student Group Teams Channel
Additional Student Meetups and Organizations
Please note this list is non-exhaustive and we welcome additions, please email the Graduate School if you are an official CSU student organization interested in being listed on this page.
Adult Learner and Student Veteran Center (ALVS)
ALVS hosts events, social meetups, and houses resources for undergraduate and graduate adult learners, student veterans, and student parents.
- They have groups for student parents, board game enthusiasts, avid readers, BIPOC, and more!
- ALVS is a safe space for student parents to access resources and support as they balance parenting while pursuing their degree, this form will help ensure that the ALVS and Ram Kidz Village (RKV) are providing supportive resources for you for this upcoming academic year.
- Connect with ALVS on Instagram or ALVS on Facebook
RamLink Student Involvement Hub
If you are seeking a different community or even additional communities, please know that CSU is home to over 475+ student organizations, ranging from academic/pre-professional to social and recreational. You can discover other organizations that may interest you on RamLink.
Access and Student Success
We encourage students to use campus resources and connect with our community. Colorado State University As a land-grant institution, graduate student access and success is central to our values. Visit the Office of Inclusive Excellence website for a selection of programs and services designed to support students in various ways.
Resources
CSU Division of Student Affairs
Offers resources for graduate students and potentially their families. Graduate Students will find a list of resources and programs, both on and off campus, on the Graduate Student Resources page of the Division of Student Affairs website.
First Amendment and Free Speech in Higher Education
CSU’s First Amendment website is focused on the First Amendment and free speech in higher education. The website offers resources and information for those navigating these complex issues here at CSU.