October 20, 2026
Navigating the Hidden Curriculum of Graduate School: Making the Invisible, Visible
A Thriving in Graduate School Series Event (TIGS)
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 4 – 5:30 p.m. (PST) via Zoom
Register: https://apply.grad.uw.edu/
This online session will introduce the concept of the hidden curriculum (the unspoken and unwritten norms, rules, and expectations) of graduate school. Graduate students are invited to attend this event to learn about the hidden curriculum, how it can impact your graduate journey, and informational tools to help you be successful. A panel of current UW graduate students and alumni will share their insights and experiences. For this fall event, we are partnering with the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE).
Free and open to all UW graduate students, including first-generation graduate students and graduate students from diverse perspectives and experiences.
Panel topics will include:
– Strategies to identify your academic, professional, and personal goals
– How to learn about what is expected of you as a graduate student
– Developing a network of support to help you be successful
– The importance of career exploration
– Understanding the hidden costs of graduate school
This event is part of the Thriving in Graduate School Series (TIGS), a partnership of The Graduate School’s offices of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) and Graduate Student Affairs (GSA).