Fifty years is a time for celebration, reflection and looking towards the future.  We hope you will join us on campus or participate electronically in this celebration. 

Take a look back via our timeline to see how UW Oshkosh's graduate programs have grown over the past 50 years.  Our first graduating class of 20 was in 1962. They earned the Master of Science in Teaching (MST) degree. This year, we hit a milestone of over 13,000 graduate alumni and are offering over 30 graduate degree programs and certificates. My how we have grown!

Just for fun we have compiled a few facts from 1962. Check them out. The prices are unbelievable and the music will get you dancing.

Photo:  Dr. Everette Pyle, the first Director and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Your story is our story. Help us write that book by sharing your memories of  UW Oshkosh while you completed your graduate degree here. Regardless of whether you are one of our current or former students, faculty or staff, we would like to hear from you.  Check out our Memories page to submit a story, photo or both and see if any of your classmates or professors have submitted anything.  Join the fun and be in touch.  People are what make a great campus, we hope to hear from you!

Photo: Dr. Susan Cramer, Current Dean of Graduate Studies

50th Anniversary Events

Opening Day:

September 4, 2012:  Visit the Graduate Studies booth during Opening Day's Taste of Oshkosh!  Chat with office staff, ask questions or stop to say hello. 

Homecoming 2012:

October 8, 2012:  Stop by the Graduate Studies Office (Dempsey 337) to see our interpretation of this year's theme, Everything Old School!  We'll have our game-faces on while we participate in the yearly office decorating contest.  After winning 2nd place last year, we're planning an even bigger and better display.

October 13, 2012:  We'll be participating in this year's Tent City on Josslyn St. right before the big game!  Swing by our table to sign up for our alumni listserv.

GradSchool Fests:

Every fall and spring semester, the Graduate Studies Office invites all graduate and undergraduate students and alumni to our GradSchool Fests.  Learn more about all of the graduate programs offered at UW Oshkosh from their respective faculty and staff!  Save the Dates!

November 15, 2012:  Fall 2012 GradSchool Fest

April 18, 2013:  Spring 2013 GradSchool Fest