Need to Know
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- Congratulations to our November 2023 graduates!
The School of Graduate Studies looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 from November 6-10 at Convocation Hall, and […]
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- New U of T Indigenous tuition initiative
Eligible First Nations students in qualifying undergraduate and graduate programs can apply for a tuition grant that covers the cost […]
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- Important dates- October 2023
October 9 Thanksgiving Day (University closed)(1) November 6 Final date to drop Fall session courses without academic penalty(8) November Fall […]
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- First contract TA training
Are you a new TA at the University? You are entitled to four hours of mandatory paid training. The Teaching […]
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- Are you graduating in November?
The Office of Convocation looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 during Fall Convocation from November 6-10 at Convocation […]
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- Important Dates – September 2023
September 1 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Fall session to ensure […]
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- Getting your OSAP money- Sept. 2023
The amount of time it takes to review your application depends on a number of factors, including the verification process […]
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- Activate payment of your award-Sept. 2023
If you hold a major federal or provincial award (SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR/OGS), remember to submit the necessary forms required to activate payment of […]
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- Missed the 2023 SGS Awards Info Sessions? Watch them online!
In these helpful SGS Information Sessions, you’ll learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply for Federal Master’s and Doctoral […]
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- Call for Members: 2023-2024 Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC)- Sept. 2023
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is inviting all graduate students in research-stream and professional programs to apply for a […]
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- Academic Success Workshops for Graduate Students- Sept. 2023
Time Management for Grad Students: September. 12, 3-4 p.m. Beyond SMART Goals: Meaningfully Prepping Your Year Sept. 14, 10-11:15 a.m. […]
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- Making the Most of your Grad Experience: Outdoor Social
Join other incoming grad students for snacks, games, socializing and information. Staff and student peer staff on hand for programming Q/A. Presented […]
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- Mandatory First Appointment TA Training- Sept. 2023
Are you a new Teaching Assistant (TA)? Are you exploring teaching training options at the University of Toronto? TAs are entitled to […]
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- Work Study Program: Application Deadline
Develop workplace knowledge and skills through the University’s Work Study Program. The application period ends September 25, 2023. Click here […]
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- Activate Payment of Your Award 2023
If you hold a major federal or provincial award (SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR/OGS), remember to submit the necessary forms required to activate payment of […]
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- Volunteer at Graduate Student Orientation
Interested in developing and using your oral communication and facilitation skills? The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) would love to […]
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- SGS Graduate Award Information Sessions for Students
Graduate Award Information sessions are available to students interested in applying for Federal awards and/or Ontario Graduate Scholarships (to be […]
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- Important Dates – August 2023
M August 7 Civic Holiday (University closed)(1) F September 1 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for students registering or starting […]
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- Three U of T alumni awarded 2022-23 Governor General’s Gold Medal
Three former U of T graduate students have received the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, the highest […]
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- Important dates
M July 17 Registration for Fall session begins M August 7 Civic Holiday (University closed)(1) F September 1 Recommended tuition fee […]
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- Call for Graduate Student Representative on Student Library Advisory Board
U of T Libraries is looking for a graduate student to sit on the Student Library Advisory Board. The time […]
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- Announcing the 2023-24 cohort of Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellows
Michelle Tam wants to help expand access to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) – like invitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, and surrogacy – […]
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- GCAC’s Jane Freeman receives highest teaching honour at the University of Toronto
If you ask Professor Jane Freeman, she’ll tell you that much of her success as a teacher comes from her willingness […]
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- Meet the winners of the 2023 SGS Supervision Awards
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Every year, the SGS Supervision Awards aim to recognize the thought and effort that goes into graduate supervision. The annual […]
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- Congratulations to our June 2023 graduates!
Please note that the latest convocation information and dates are posted at: https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation Diplomas will be available for collection at […]
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- Important dates
June Convocation information and dates are posted at governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation M June 26 Final date to drop May-to-August session Y section courses […]
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- U of T accepts all recommendations of Anti-Asian Racism Working Group’s final report
The University of Toronto is committed to implementing the 40 recommendations for addressing anti-Asian racism on campus issued in the […]
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- Seven grad students receive inaugural Inlight Research Fellowships for mental health research
Seven U of T graduate students have received inaugural Inlight Research Fellowships, which support independent student researchers in the field […]
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- SSHRC/NSERC/CIHR proposal-writing courses
Are you planning to submit a tri-council grant application in the fall? If so, get a head start by taking […]
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- Chemistry PhD student wins Three Minute Thesis for explaining single-molecule protein-sequencing technology
Arts & Science graduate student Emily Majaesic has won first place at U of T’s tenth annual Three Minute Thesis […]
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- May 29 & June 1: Submit and publish your thesis (two-part online workshop)
If you are working on your master’s or doctoral thesis, you probably have many questions about formatting, submitting, and publishing […]
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- Important dates for Summer 2023
2023 Summer Session Date Activity May For the first day of Summer classes, consult your graduate unit(s) F May 5 […]
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- Graduating in June?
Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies will be held in Convocation Hall June 1-22. The schedule is available on the Office of […]
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- May 16: Understanding Conflict (CGMS workshop for students)
Date & time: Tuesday, May 16, 9-10:30 am On Tuesday, May 16, Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision (CGMS) will […]
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- Apply for the Summer 2023 Work Study Program
The Work Study Program at the University of Toronto offers a Work Experience Stream and Research Experience Stream learn more […]
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- Reminder: Complete the gradSERU survey by May 9 and help us improve graduate education at U of T
On March 14, U of T launched the Graduate Student Experience in the Research University survey (aka gradSERU) to help […]
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- Meet our 2023 3MT finalists!
On April 13, 2023, nine U of T graduate students will compete to win this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) […]
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- Important dates – Spring/Summer 2023
2023 Winter Session Date Activity April For the last day of Winter session classes, consult your graduate unit(s) F April […]
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- Having Difficult Conversations: CGMS workshop for grad students
CGMS will be hosting “Having Difficult Conversations,” a workshop for graduate students, on Friday, April 28 from 9:00 – 10:30am. […]
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- April 10 & 13: Submit and publish your thesis (two-part online workshop)
If you are working on your master’s or doctoral thesis, you probably have many questions about formatting, submitting, and publishing […]
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- Graduating in June?
Name Changes for Graduating Students Your name as it appears on Student Web Services (ACORN/ROSI) is the name that will appear on […]
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- Join us for the 3MT heats – and support your fellow grad students!
Your graduate research. 3 minutes. 1 slide. U of T’s beloved Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is back! This year’s […]
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- Invitation to provide feedback: Draft Guidelines for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision
We are excited to share a draft of the new Guidelines for Graduate Supervision and Mentorship with graduate students at the University […]
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- Take part in the gradSERU survey starting March 14 – and win great prizes!
Tell us about your experience at the U of T and help create a better experience for all graduate students. […]
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- Graduating in June?
Name Changes for Graduating Students Your name as it appears on Student Web Services (ACORN/ROSI) is the name that will […]
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- Important dates
March March graduation in absentia information is posted at governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation April For the last day of Winter session classes, consult your graduate unit(s) […]
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- Sign up for this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition!
Your graduate research. 3 minutes. 1 slide. U of T’s beloved Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is back! Every year, […]
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- TMU Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black Scholars
The Toronto Metropolitan University is implementing this new program with the goals of building a more diverse and inclusive academe, […]
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- Apply by Mar 1: Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellowship Program
Do you have what it takes to be a public intellectual? Do you want to take your research beyond the […]
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- Do you know about the Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision?
The Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision (CGMS) opened its doors in November 2021 with a mandate to support successful […]
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- NEW: Open Access publishing deal with Wiley
The University of Toronto has signed on to participate in a two-year open access agreement with Wiley through the Canadian […]
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- Important dates
February Some Faculties offer a Winter session reading week, although SGS regulations do not require this. For example, the Faculty […]
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- Inspired by her First Nations heritage and love of nature, PhD student researches salmon conservation
PhD student Jaime Grimm’s research into fish pathogens and salmon conservation – and how she conducts that research – is the culmination […]
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- U of T’s 2022 Naylor Fellows shine light on Black health, climate communication, humane prisons and a healthy home
A climate engineer exploring the history of science communication. A chemist making your home safer. An expert in law and […]
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- Important dates
Date Activity M January 2 University re-opens M January 9 Most formal graduate courses and seminars begin F January 13 […]
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- Connaught Public Impact Fellow Sneha Mandhan in U of T News: The untold story of Toronto’s suburban banquet halls
By Cynthia Macdonald This story originally appeared on U of T News. In the Greater Toronto Area, the phrase “heritage […]
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- Request for feedback: Presidential Advisory Committee on Principles to Guide Recognition and Commemoration
In June 2022, President Gertler formed the Presidential Advisory Committee on Principles to Guide Recognition and Commemoration. The committee has been […]
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- Important dates
Th December 15 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for all tuition fees billed for the 2022 tax year (Winter 2022, […]
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- Graduating in November?
The Office of Convocation looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2022. At this time, we plan to welcome our […]
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- Anti-Asian Racism Working Group – Consultation Survey
The University of Toronto established an Anti-Asian Racism Working Group (AARWG) to review the practices, processes, policies and resources available […]
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- NEW: Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
The University of Toronto is pleased to announce the launch of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral […]
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- Call for feedback: Presidential Advisory Committee on Principles to Guide Recognition and Commemoration
In June 2022, President Gertler formed the Presidential Advisory Committee on Principles to Guide Recognition and Commemoration. The committee has been […]
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- Workshops on conflict resolution from the Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision
Understanding Conflict and Conflict Resolution This workshop helps participants understand how conflict escalates, explains the meaning of polarities and paradoxes […]
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- Important dates
November Fall Convocation information and dates are posted at governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation. November Some Faculties offer a Fall session reading week, although SGS […]
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- NEW: Graduate Student Personal Time Off Policy
SGS is aware that you are more likely to reach your full potential in graduate studies when you are able […]
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- Enroll now: U of T’s multi-factor authentication solution
All University of Toronto students are encouraged to enroll in U of T’s multi-factor authentication solution – UTORMFA. Don’t delay, sign-up […]
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- Statement from U of T President Meric Gertler on the crisis in Iran
Last week, U of T President Meric Gertler released a statement about the political crisis unfolding in Iran. In it, […]
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- Employment Opportunity for Graduate Students: Exam Facilitators
Are you a current U of T graduate student looking for part-time work during the Final Exam period? We are […]
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- SGS announces 15 inaugural Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellows
A new fellowship program developed by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), in partnership with the Connaught Fund, wants to […]
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- Deadline extended: Applications for Mental Health Advisory Committee (MHAC)
All graduate students are invited to nominate themselves or nominate another graduate student to serve as a member of the […]
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- Deadline extended: Applications for Graduate Student Advisory Committee
All graduate students in research-stream and professional programs are invited to apply for a role on the Graduate Student Advisory […]
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- Research and Academic Resiliency and Adaptation Tool Kit
At the School of Graduate Studies, we know that graduate students sometimes have to contend with disruptions to their research. […]
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- Graduating in November?
The Office of Convocation looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2022. At this time, we plan to welcome our […]
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- Important dates
M October 10 Thanksgiving Day (University closed) M October 31 Final date to drop Fall session courses without academic penalty […]
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- Launch of pilot funding for Indigenous master’s students
The Government of Canada has announced pilot funding to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis master’s students. The Indigenous Scholars […]
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- Call for members: SGS Mental Health Advisory Committee
All graduate students are invited to nominate themselves or nominate another graduate student to serve as a member of the […]
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- Graduating in November?
The Office of Convocation looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2022. At this time, we plan to welcome our […]
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- Call for members: 2022-23 Graduate Student Advisory Committee
All graduate students in research-stream and professional programs are invited to apply for a role on the Graduate Student Advisory […]
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- Important dates
Th September 1 Recommended tuition fee payment deadline for students registering or starting their program in the Fall session to […]
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- Moving Forward: Summer orientation program for students with disabilities
Moving Forward is a summer transition program specifically designed for new, incoming students who self-identify as having disabilities and who are […]
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- Applying for a 2023-24 graduate award? Attend the SGS award information sessions!
Graduate Award Information sessions are available to students interested in applying for Federal and/or Provincial awards (to be held in […]
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- Important dates
Date Activity M July 18 Registration for Fall session begins M August 1 Civic Holiday (University closed) Th September 1 Recommended […]
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- Take part in the U of T Equity Census on ACORN
Complete the U of T Student Equity Census – on ACORN! This 5-minute demographic questionnaire is open to all U […]
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- New: Graduate Peer Digital Resource Review Repository
We are excited to share with you an early look at our new Grad Peer Digital Resource Review Repository! A curated, reviewed […]
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- Volunteer at SGS’s Fall 2022 Orientation for new graduate students!
Interested in developing and using your teamwork, communication and facilitation skills? The Centre for Graduate Professional Development (CGPD) would love to […]
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- Important dates
M July 18 Registration for Fall session begins M August 1 Civic Holiday (University closed) Th September 1 Recommended tuition fee […]
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- July 19 & 22: Submit and Publish Your Thesis (2-part online workshop)
If you are working on your master’s or doctoral thesis, you probably have many questions about formatting, submitting, and publishing […]
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- Workshop: How to Think About Your Future…When Grad School is the Present!
Join us for this workshop about figuring out what to do next – hosted by the Centre for Graduate Professional […]