Graduate and Professional Student Council

Mission

Graduate and professional student workers are an essential component of the University’s ecosystem. We contribute to the University of Utah's goals in many ways, including, but not limited to: teaching and mentoring students; conducting research individually and in collaboration with faculty; contributing to funding by acquiring grants; increasing the public presence of the University through volunteering; and fostering community within departments. These students face challenges that are distinct from those of other populations on campus and that require unique solutions. The goals of the Graduate and Professional Student Council are to promote graduate student engagement in shared governance processes, enhance the overall graduate student experience, and build community between these students across campus.

The GPSC prioritizes involving students from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and spiritual beliefs. We aim to build a community that is supportive of all graduate and professional students, including those who have been historically underrepresented and disadvantaged in higher education settings, such as indigenous students, international students, students with disabilities, neurodivergent students, students with dependents, and other minority groups, so that all voices are heard.

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Meetings

Curious about what we are up to? Come to one of our meetings! Starting September 10, 2025, public GPSC meetings are every other Wednesday through the end of the semester on Zoom. Check out the Graduate School calendar to get exact dates for our meetings and other graduate student-focused events: https://gradschool.utah.edu/events/

Comments & Questions

Do you have events you’d like to advertise to graduate students? Do you have questions, comments, or concerns for us? We would love to hear your thoughts! Complete this form or send us an email at gpsc@utah.edu and we will respond within 48 hours.