Graduate Student Appreciation Week is April 6-10, 2026.

The Graduate School and our campus partners will be offering giveaways and hosting events as a show of appreciation for the achievements and hard work of all our NIU graduate students. All graduate students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the week's in-person and online activities.

Virtual Trivia with the Office of Online Learning 
Monday, April 6, 6-7 p.m. 

Donuts with the Dean 
Tuesday, April 7, 9-10:30 a.m.
Williston Hall 100 

Free Professional Portraits for Graduate Students 
Wednesday, April 8, noon-2 p.m.
HSC, Glass Gallery 

Graduate Students Chilling with Chase 
Wednesday, April 8, 12:3-1:30 p.m.
HSC, Glass Gallery  

Grad School Unfiltered GIVE Circle 
Wednesday, April 8, 3-4:30pm
HSC, Sky Room 

Matt Kovatchis Presents "Stop Beating Yourself Up. It’s Stressing You Out." 
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6-7 p.m.
HSC, Capitol Room 

Game Night for Graduate Students! 
Thursday, April 9, 4-6 p.m.
HSC, Ellington's