Graduate Student Senate (GSS) is comprised of graduate students, for graduate students.

The Graduate Student Senate is the primary representative, administrative, and service organization for graduate students at the University of Iowa and the senators of GSS are the core of the graduate student voice on campus. The Graduate Student Senate also functions as a conduit for information between the Graduate College and the general graduate student population.

Involvement in GSS is a great way to connect with students across campus, connect with leaders in the Graduate College, and make your voices heard. Senators attend monthly general assembly meetings and work with committees to host events for graduate students. Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected]

Upcoming GSS Events

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Alexa Sheehan promotional image

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Alexa Sheehan

Monday, November 2, 2026 10:00am
Medical Education Research Facility

Alexa Sheehan is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been conducted in Rebecca Dodd's laboratory.

If you are not able to attend in person, please consider showing your support by attending via Zoom. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Economics: Brendan Kline

Monday, November 2, 2026 10:45am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Brendan Kline is an Associate Professor in Economics from the University of Texas, Austin.

First-Gen Week Scholars' Table feat. Dr. Duhita Mahatmya promotional image

First-Gen Week Scholars' Table feat. Dr. Duhita Mahatmya

Monday, November 2, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Downtown Iowa City
Learn more about the First-Gen experience for graduate students at lunch with Dr. Duhita Mahatmya!
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Join GSS and Make Your Voice Heard

General Assembly meetings held monthly