Events

The Graduate Council regularly puts on four main events during the year, with other events depending on the year.

Grad Bash (Twice a Year)

Once each semester, Graduate Council host Grad Bash, a fun event with music, food, and drinks, see below for the most recent flyers. We try to have a different theme every semester, some of the recent ones have been A Night in Hollywood (Spring 2025), Fall Harvest Festival (Fall 2024), A Graduate Student Rodeo (Spring 2024), and the Masquerade Ball (Fall 2023). Ticket price is usually around $20. These events also require guests to bring their own reusable cup if they wish to drink anything, and those who wish to have alcohol must bring a valid, government issued ID (which indicates they are over 21).

Trivia Night

Graduate Council partners with SpeedQuizzingVA to host a trivia night. The categories represent each of W&M's graduate schools. Come with friends to test out your knowledge in a wide variety of topics! In the past we have given out prizes to the top three teams.

Night at the Muscarelle

Graduate Council hosts a semi-formal wine and cheese event for graduate students at the Muscarelle Museum of Art. Enjoy the exhibits of the art museum for the evening while dressed to the nines!

Bell Ringing

Graduate Council hosts a small reception for graduate students in the courtyard of the Wren Building after graduating students ring the bell! Light fare and champagne are provided for graduates.