Graduate Students
No matter where you are in your graduate journey, we’re here to help you grow into a confident, successful professional and achieve your goals. Whether you’ve already chosen a career path or are still exploring your options, we’ll work alongside you to shape your next steps.
Career Exploration Tools
Resources and Support
Work Like a Laker Podcast
Check out a few of our graduate student-focused podcast episodes below and visit the Work Like a Laker podcast website to access our full episode library.
Career Events
Career Center Welcome and Help Tent
August 31, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos...
Career Center Welcome and Help Tent
September 1, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos...
How to Find Campus Employment
September 2, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
An on-campus job is a great way to earn money, develop skills, and meet other GVSU students. Join this session to learn the best ways to search and apply for on-campus jobs!
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research - an Information Session for interested Students (Everyone Welcome!)
September 9, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS), a program within the Center for Student Research and Scholarly Engagement (CSRSE), provides support for all undergraduates interested in...
Technology on Wheels (Tech Week Grand Rapids)
September 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Discover careers through hands-on technology and vehicles. A unique outdoor career exploration experience during Tech Week that brings technology and careers to life on campus. Modeled after a "Touch...