Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC)
“Your voice. Your community. Your resources at the University of Arizona.”
GPSC represents over 11,000 graduate and professional students at the University of Arizona. We advocate, fund, and connect students to resources that support academic, professional, and personal success.
Our Mission
- To promote the academic, economic, and social aims of the graduate and professional students of the University of Arizona.
- To establish effective communication among graduate students and professional students.
- To facilitate communication within the University and with other organizations.
GPSC Cap and Gown
GPSC Cap and Gown Rental Program
The Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) offers a free Cap and Gown Rental Program to support graduate and professional students during convocation. This program is designed to reduce the financial burden associated with graduation regalia while ensuring students can fully participate in this milestone celebration.
Cap and gown reservations for Spring 2026 have been finalized, and confirmation emails have already been sent to students who successfully secured one. Please check your inbox carefully for your confirmation and next steps. If you did not receive an email, it is likely due to limited availability.
Congratulations to all our future graduates, we’re excited to celebrate this milestone with you.
GPSC Advocacy Survey
Have Your Voice Heard!
We’re collecting feedback from graduate and professional students to strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Your input will guide how we represent you to University leadership and improve resources for all students.
Welcome!
Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC)
University of Arizona
Date: August 17, 2026
Welcome to the Academic Year 2026–2027!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 academic year. I look forward to seeing you on campus!
Public Statement of Solidarity with Iranian Students
Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC)
University of Arizona
Date: January 23, 2026
The Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC) expresses its deep solidarity with members of the University of Arizona’s Iranian student community during this profoundly difficult and uncertain time.
We recognize that many Iranian students are experiencing acute emotional distress as unfolding events have disrupted communication with loved ones abroad, including extended loss of internet access that has left families unreachable. The anxiety, fear, and isolation caused by not knowing the safety or wellbeing of one’s family cannot be overstated.
GPSC affirms that Iranian students are a vital and valued part of the University of Arizona community. We stand with them as students, scholars, researchers, and human beings, many of whom are navigating these circumstances while continuing to meet academic and professional obligations far from home.
We emphasize the importance of continued institutional care for international students during times of crisis, including clear communication, flexibility where appropriate, and access to mental health and advising resources. Moments like these call for empathy, responsiveness, and a shared commitment to ensuring students are not left to navigate crisis alone.
GPSC remains committed to working collaboratively with University leadership and campus partners to support international students, particularly those directly affected by global disruptions, with care, dignity, and understanding.
GPSC recognizes the weight Iranian students are carrying during this moment and affirms that they should not carry it alone within our academic community.
Graduate & Professional Student Council
University of Arizona