Staying Well & Connected

Grad Connection: Where are you finding Community and Connection on Campus              Wed, May 18, 12-1:30pm Take a break and connect […]

The Family Care Office is looking for student parent & student carer mentors We are looking for student parents and […]

OISE Wellness & APHD are offering free events for Mental Health Week! Open to U of T students, staff, faculty, […]

Creative LifeSchool @ Hart House Ready to experience something out of the ordinary? Check out Hart House’s full list of […]

Graduate students who are registered in masters or doctoral stream programs will be eligible for a bursary for a partial […]

Are you feeling stressed about the demands of graduate school? Health & Wellness is offering a series of workshops in […]

The SGS Summer Gym Bursary promotes graduate student wellness by offering students a reimbursement for up to 100% of their […]

Check out one of the following workshops from Health and Wellness. Every Thursday, 12:00-1:00 pm EST. Be sure to register […]

Arts April 20: Hart House Camera Club 100th Annual ExhibitionJoin us on from 7:00-9:00 pm for an online reception followed by […]

One-on-one support to meet your fitness goals! Sport & Rec’s personal training program is available to the U of T […]

Grad Talk: Talking to New People OnlineTuesday, April 12, 12-1:30pm Do you find talking to new people difficult? Do your […]

Self Care for CaregiversTuesday, April 5 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm Family Budgeting 101Wednesday, April 6 • 12:00 – 1:30 […]

Dialogues Tue, Mar 8: Women in Hip Hop: Erasure, Trailblazers and Place-makersHonouring Joan Morgan’s concept of “Hip Hop feminism,” this […]

Need a break from your desk? Come get moving with Sport & Rec at U of T! Our group fitness […]

Grad Talk: Self Awareness: Foundational Work in Equity & Anti-OppressionWednesday, March 2, 6:30-8:30pm Addressing systemic oppression has to happen both […]

Graduate school comes with many stressors, but we can help you learn healthy coping skills to feel good and find […]

The Family Care Office can help you find the right balance. We offer a variety of workshops to help you […]

The CIE 2022 Winter Wellness Challenge runs from Feb 14, 2022, 12:00 am to Mar 18, 2022 @ 11:59 pm. […]

March 3, 2022: Balanced Thinking https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=40697 March 10, 2022: Healthy Behaviourshttps://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=40703 March 17, 2022: Emotion Regulationhttps://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=40704 March 24, 2022: Balanced Livinghttps://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=40705 […]

The Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre offers a variety of programming and events at each tri-campus that is open to […]

Grad Minds, the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union’s Official Mental Health Committee, is hosting an online mental health conference […]

Black Futures A series of programs using the lens of Afrofuturism to explore and present arts, dialogue, and well-being at […]

Sign up for sessions around adaptive sport and recreation, fostering successful Black athletes, decolonizing Wellness and Fitness with the Well […]

Apply by February 14, 2022 to MoveU.HappyU! Improve your mental health through physical activity with MoveU.HappyU, a free, unique virtual […]

Welcome to life as a graduate student at U of T! Gradlife is a hub for graduate support and finding […]

Expectant Parents Group: The Birthing ExperienceFriday, February 4 • 12:00 – 2:00 pm Will my child be negatively impacted by […]

Health & Wellness at U of T is offering the following workshops for graduate students: Coping Skills: Balanced Thinking: January […]

“UofTea” Talks Get the tea at U of T! Tune in to our bi-weekly Instagram Live sessions to ask the […]

Get workouts streamed live & on-demand 7 days a week! Sport & Rec has teamed up with Hart House and […]

Parenting a Child with a Learning Disability — What’s Available and What’s PossibleWednesday, January 12 • 12:00 – 1:30 pm […]

Grad Talk: Talking to New People (Online) for Incoming Graduate StudentsThursday, January 20, 10am-11:30am Do you find talking to new […]

Baby and Toddler Talks: Cooking Your Own Baby FoodWednesday, December 1 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm Life Management Series for […]

Timed-entry registrations and time limits have been lifted at the Athletic Centre and Goldring Centre for open gym workouts. Access […]

Grad Minds Social: Distillery Winter Village  Join us for a walk through the Distillery Winter Village. The Distillery Winter Village […]

Grad Escape: Salt Dough Ornament Social   Friday, December 3, 7-8:30  Ever wanted to make your own festive ornaments or figurines? […]

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women  On December 6, U of T joins communities across Canada […]

Are you part of a graduate student mental wellness group or do you want to start a group in your […]

Join the Health & Wellness Centre for our coping skills workshops on Tuesdays! All sessions run from noon to 1:30 […]

Did you know we have tons of group fitness workouts right here on campus? Sport & Rec offers many opportunities […]

November 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST This session will explore what microaggressions are and how understanding them can help us to create […]

Grad Escape: Games Night (Codenames, Gartic Phone, and Skribbl!)November 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EST Virtual Games Night is the perfect event for […]

Introduction to Family LawTuesday, November 9 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm Appointments with a Counsellor from the Alzheimer SocietyThursday, November […]

Planning for Pregnancy and BeyondThursday, October 7 • 4:30 – 6:00 pm Resilience 101Wednesday, October 13 • 12:00 – 1:00 […]

Grad Connection: Impostor Phenomenon during Graduate School Thursday, October 14, 12-1:30pm Take a break and connect with other grad students. […]

AOP is a framework for being in action against systemic-oppression to create change. It has wide use in many professional […]

Tuesday, Oct 5 | 12 pm-1:30 pm Learn about some fantastic Student Life programs where you can come together with […]

Join us on Fridays in a fun, low-key environment to sip some coffee (or tea), hang out, do some crafts, […]

Join Grad Minds – U of T’s Graduate Student Mental Health Committee – for some leisurely outdoor time at Evergreen […]

Join the Health & Wellness Centre for our coping skills workshops on Tuesdays in October! All sessions run from noon […]

In this five-part series, students will learn creative writing skills and put them into action. Each week, participants will receive […]

Healing with Yoga is a trauma-informed yoga class that emphasizes personal choice-making and connecting to the body and breath in […]

The Hart House Fitness Centre is pleased to offer in-person, timed-entry access to our cardio and Nautilus machines, along with […]

Join a virtual games night, meet new people, and have fun at these September events brought to you by Gradlife. […]

Date: Friday, September 17, 2021Time: 10:00 am– 12:00 pmLocation: Webinar link to be shared via email prior to the session start time. The […]

September 14: Healthy Behaviours https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=34685 September 21: Emotion Regulation https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=34686 September 28: Balanced Living https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=34687

Outdoor fitness is back! See link for details on what’s being offered in the Quad, and be sure to stay tuned for […]

The Graduate Peer Support Network is hosting a series of Yoga and HIIT classes throughout the entire summer for FacMed students! Camera […]

Astronomy for Kids: Black Holes! Tuesday, July 20 • 8:00 – 9:00 pm 

The event is a fun low-key environment to sip some coffee (or tea) and hang out, do some crafts, and […]

Thursday, July 22, 12-1:30pm  Do you find talking to new people difficult? Do your fears hold you back from making […]

Thursday, July 8, 12-1:30pm  Take a break and connect with other grad students at our virtual chat forum. Share your […]

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-12:45 pm in the Hart House Quad for Ballet Fit, Tabata Mash-Up […]

Recreation and Wellness:  Find out if virtual personal training is right for you – Book a free 15 minute consultation with one […]

Coping Skills Series:  Balanced Thinking: June 1, 12-1:30PM, https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=31976  Healthy Behaviours: June 8, 12-1:30PM, https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=31986  Emotion Regulation: June 15, 12-1:30PM, https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=31990  Balanced Living: June […]

Want to get advice from a senior grad student in the Faculty of Medicine? We can match you up with […]

The Graduate Peer Support Network is hosting a series of Yoga and HIIT classes throughout the entire summer for FacMed students! Camera during […]

Surviving University Online while Living with Family Thursday, June 3 • 11:00am – 12:00 pm  Communication for Partners: Managing Conflict & […]

The SGS Summer Gym Bursary promotes graduate student wellness by offering students a reimbursement for up to 100% of their […]

Grad school, combined with the other life stressors, can be challenging to navigate. Whether you’re looking for support in academic […]

GRADS: Join the Gradlife facebook group and learn about events and opportunities in the division for graduate students and also interact and engage with graduate […]

Children and StressTuesday, May 11 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm  Building Male Allyship Within Families Tuesday, May 11 • 12:00 – […]

Permanent Residency in Canada Webinar  Are you an international student interested in staying in Canada permanently after graduation? Join us […]

The Graduate Peer Support Network is collaborating with SRI Student Network and MBP Graduate Student Association to bring you live, […]

Read the March issue of the KMDI-Semaphore Research Review! Featuring Semaphore Lab head @rhondamcewen appointed @UTM Dean, an article on the Multimedia Emergent Mapping […]

Family Support Series: Self-Care for Caregivers Tuesday, April 6 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm  Springtime Origami for Students Tuesday, April 8 • […]

The Family Care Office at the University of Toronto would appreciate if students with family responsibilities can take 5-10 minutes […]

Building Positive Mental Health: An online platform to share examples, insights, and strategies to promote and build positive mental health […]

Identify, Assist, Refer (IAR): Learn steps to help students in distress and gain access to tailored, tri-campus university directories of […]

Help get the word out about the MySSP mental health resource by becoming a student ambassador. Ambassador’s help the MySSP […]

Dean Joshua Barker has written a letter addressing the importance of mental health supports tailored to graduate students for the […]

Peer Support: For Grad Students by Grad Students!Check out the new Grad Minds Peer Support Initiative! We aim to provide a […]

Grad Minds is proud to present their annual mental health conference: Finding Your Place in Virtual Space. The COVID-19 pandemic […]

Intercultural Film Series – Friendships in Film Intercultural Films Series offers opportunities for both international and domestic students to share experience […]

Mondays 2 – 3 pm: First Generation Undergrad Students Drop-in Tuesdays 2 – 3 pm: Latin American Undergrad Students Drop-in […]

In celebration of the great culinary influences of the Black community within the Canadian food landscape, and to mark Black […]

The Health & Wellness Student Advisory Committee helps us ensure that policies, programs, services and environments are inclusive, accessible, adaptive, […]

Join Learning Well for Grads, a 4-week program for research-stream graduate students running February 24th – March 17th.   Each week, reflect on […]

Grad Escape: Grad Weekly Coffee and Crafts    Friday February 5, 11am https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/gradlife.htm?eventId=28598  Friday, February 12, 11am https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/gradlife.htm?eventId=28599  Friday, February 19, 11am https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/gradlife.htm?eventId=28600  Friday […]

The Centre for Community Partnerships presents “Community Talks,” a series of four panels and interviews focused on how nonprofit organizations […]

Recruiting Volunteers for Stress-Free Study Sessions Are you passionate about improving your fellow graduate students’ mental health? Have you ever […]

Featured:  Subscribe to the Health & Wellness Newsletter: Bringing student-centric St. George campus Health & Wellness news, information, and updates to students on […]

LGBTQ2S+ YOGA SERIES Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (EST) Zoom Video Conference (Register for more details) […]

Are you looking for ways to keep your students active and engaged in class? Consider using 3-minute Movement Breaks to […]

Grad Minds Workshop: Conquering Your Anxiety – COVID-19 Edition Being in the middle of a pandemic means we are using […]

✨ NEW at U of T! ✨ The University of Toronto launched a new Mental Health website. No matter where […]

Grad Minds Workshop: Mindfulness Training for Emotional Resilience  Those who are finding it difficult to manage stress may require a […]

Explore the Gradlife blog for posts including my 10 favourite breaks that take under 10 minutes,  Being kind to yourself […]

No matter where you are on the mental wellness continuum, from being proactive about your mental well-being to feeling stressed […]

LivingWorks START is a 90-minute e-learning program that teaches learners to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and steps […]

Physical activity is a critical tool for maintaining positive overall wellness – now, more than ever. Whether you join online […]

Grad Minds is the University of Toronto’s Graduate Student Mental Health Committee. Grad Minds promotes well-being and provide mental health […]

Join the UTGSU Grad Minds Team on Wednesday, November 11th for a free Facebook Live yoga class! The class is led by […]

Social media has quickly become synonymous with the internet. Studies show the average person spends up to 6h/day on social […]

Please note that Health & Wellness has re-launched our Single Session Counselling service. Health and Wellness counsellors are available for […]

Explore the Gradlife blog for posts including Being kind to yourself (even when you don’t want to be), Finding (and […]

Stories from a Distance encourages students to find community through conversation. Students can expect to be welcomed into a virtual […]

Check out the new Grad Room weekly series Create & Connect on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 pm.  Sessions feature a different art form […]

Graduate Wellness Counselling During the Fall 2020-2021 term, Graduate students can access counselling online. The Health and Wellness Centre on the […]

Gradlife, a U of T Student Life initiative, is a hub for graduate support and finding community on campus that […]

Introducing the Digital Connections Toolkit! The Digital Connections Toolkit is a resource aimed at empowering students to facilitate connections and […]

Grad Minds Webinar Series Session 2 – How Feeling Like An Imposter Impacts Your Learning  Have you ever felt like you do […]

Self-Compassion is a practice in which we learn to be a good friend to ourselves when we need it most […]

MoveU.HappyU is a FREE six-week program which focuses on behavior changing and exercise training specifically for mental health support.  Applications are open to ALL […]

The University of Toronto is now on Weibo. Please follow @Uof Weibo if you are in China or a Weibo user for […]

During the Fall 2020-2021 term, Graduate students can access counselling online.  The Health and Wellness Centre on the St. George […]

Grad Talk: Creating an Inclusive Environment as a Grad Student Oct 5, 2020 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM   Register here Grad […]

This October, we are pleased to invite you to Black Students’ Wellness Month (BSWM), a series of events that aim […]

5  Ways  to Wellbeing (5W2W) is designed to teach you how to apply five simple, evidence-based actions in a variety of ways to promote positive […]

This year, choose how #UTRAIN with U of T Sport & Rec. We are excited to offer a hybrid selection of […]

Health & Wellness provides a range of health services for your physical and mental health, wellness programs and information to […]

Gradlife is a hub for graduate support and finding community on campus that helps graduate students navigate the grad school […]

The school year has begun and Hart House excited to welcome you, or welcome you back, to campus. This fall, […]

Need to talk to someone? You can access U of T My Student Support Program (U of T My SSP) 24/7 by […]

Feeling unmotivated? Looking for support? Want career advice? Want to hear from an expert or need a friend to hear […]

Are you a student parent in higher education? Redefining Traditional: Making Higher Education Family Friendly is a cross-institutional, virtual community […]

Stories from a Distance: Being Together While Apart is a virtual space that encourages students and alumni to find community […]

Find all of the Hart House events, workshops, opportunities and exhibits of particular interest to Graduate Students.  Click here to learn more

Nourish You – Conscious Cooking Class For You  Thurs. Aug 6th 4pm – 7pm — ZOOM  Join us for this tasteful conversation around […]

If you’re having trouble coping with the demands of university life—or even regular everyday situations—this four-workshop series is right for you. […]

Finding yourself worrying about finances? Feeling unmotivated? Want to hear from an expert or need a friend to hear you […]

Need help getting over the mid-week slump? Every Wednesday afternoon, Grad Minds hosts a free Facebook Live yoga class! The […]

The International Students’ Caucus (ISC) has picked up a handful of highly acclaimed books to read together and share our […]

Stories from a Distance: Being Together While Apart is a virtual space that encourages students and alumni to find community through […]

#UTRAIN Workouts subscriptions still available. Prices displayed are prorated from June 1, so are now even more affordable for July […]

Kinesiology & Physical Education and U of T Sport & Rec are offering twice weekly online physical activity classes for […]

The Healthy Grad Crew is a student-led team providing health education and promotion programming by graduate students for graduate students.  […]

Happiness can be a powerful catalyst to improve productivity, build resilience and thrive.   In this recorded session, you’ll gain tools […]

Stay strong all summer long with #UTRAIN Workouts from U of T Sport & Rec. Access live, interactive workouts every […]

This weekly online series explores the cultural and spiritual history of popular meditation practices. Learn about meditation traditions in Hinduism, […]

May 6 FaceBook Live Hatha Flow Yoga Class Webinar 3: Identifying and Overcoming Burnout in Graduate School May 13 FaceBook […]

Study Hubs are two-hour sessions in which U of T students support each other in setting and achieving their SMART […]

Grad Connections: How are you adapting to the pandemic and what campus resources are you finding helpful? Tuesday, May 5 12:00pm- […]

Virtual Hart House is here with more programs and activities to nourish your body, mind and spirit. Although we can’t be together, we can All Write […]

Get moving with #UTrain: daily live and on-demand online workouts and classes! No special equipment needed: work with your own […]

Facilitator: Rose Mina Munjee, MBA, RP, MBSR, MBCT, MSC, AMM-MIND, MPS  This mindful moments session is open to all staff, students, and […]

Take part in weekly activities at the Grad Room: Mindfulness Meditation with Liam O’Leary KnitWits with Paula Karger (Drop-in) Grad Minds Yoga […]

Looking for a little mind/body shakeup? Try a MoveU virtual workout or an online  Mindful Moments session to keep your mind and body healthy. […]

Need to see your health-care provider? The Health & Wellness Centre is open, but there are some things you need to know. Check out Health […]

In these unprecedented times when people are encouraged to stay indoors and keep their distance when outdoors, many are wondering […]

Check out the latest Gradlife blog post about mental health.

The School of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with Health & Wellness, offers a series of free Better Coping Skills Workshops […]

Are you an international student or post doc and feeling anxious and overwhelmed in your studies? The International Students’ Mental […]

When: December 2,9,16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmWhere: Grad Room, 66 Harbord Street Free No Registration Drop-in knitting! Join us to knit […]

When: December 9-16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pmWhere: Grad Room, 66 Harbord Street Free Registration optional Drop-in every Monday at noon in […]

When: November 22, 4-6 pmWhere: Clara Benson Building, BN302 As the semester is winding down, come join BGSA for a […]

When: November 13, 10:30 am – 12 pm Where: 65 St. George Street, Room 201 Don’t miss the final Wellness […]

When: 10:30 am – 12 pmOctober 16 – Behavioural ChangeOctober 30 – Emotion RegulationNovember 13 – Balanced Living Where: 65 St. George, Room 201 Learn […]

When: Mondays, 12-1pmWhere: Grad Room, 66 Harbord St Learn more and Register Would you like to be more calm, confident […]

When: September 6, 11 amWhere: UTGSU Gym, 16 Bancroft Ave Registration is required: tiny.cc/9wd3az Join the UTGSU and Grad Minds […]

Did you know that Grad Room at 66 Harbord Street offers a host of free activities that help grad students […]

Did you know that the School of Graduate Studies hosts free wellness workshops just for graduate students? Learn skills to […]

When: Mondays at noonWhere: Grad Room, 66 Harbord Street Learn more Drop in every Monday at noon in the Grad […]

Looking for someone to talk to? My SSP (Student Support Program) – service for international students available in multiple language […]

Looking for someone to talk to? Talk 4 Healing is a culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available […]

Don’t miss your chance to learn coping skills that will help you meet challenges in your academic and personal life. […]

When: March 8, 2-3:30 pmWhere: SGS Graduate Student Lounge, 63 St. George Street Register Take a break and connect with […]

When: March 6 & March 20, 10:30 am-12 pmWhere: 65 St. George Street, Room 201 Don’t miss these March workshops […]

When: March 4, 9:30-11 amWhere: SGS Graduate Student Lounge, 63 St. George Street Register Come to the SGS Graduate Student […]

When: Wednesdays, 6-7 pm (until April 24) Where: Grad Room lower level, 66 Harbord Street Join us for a free, […]

When: Mondays, 5-6 pm Where: Grad Room, 66 Harbord Street Join fellow grad students in a friendly knitting circle! Learn […]

Where: Mondays, 12:10-1 pm Where: Grad Room, 66 Harbord Street Join us every Monday noon hour in the Grad Room […]

When: February 13-March 20, 10:30 am-12 pm Where: SGS, 65 St. George Street, Room 201 This series of free workshops […]

“I like when graduate students are surprised how helpful it has been to do these sessions,” says Lorie Atkinson, the […]

Where: Grad Room, 66 Harbord Street When: Mondays, 12:10 pm Mindfulness meditation is about being aware in the present moment. […]

When: February 14 and February 27, 1 – 2:30 pm Where: School of Graduate Studies, Room 201 Register Develop coping […]

When: Mondays, 1 – 2:30 pm Where: School of Graduate Studies, Room 201 Register Develop coping skills to meet the […]

Are you a NEW student starting grad school in January 2017? Do you have a spouse or dependents in need […]

When: Mondays, 1 – 2:30 pm Where: School of Graduate Studies, Room 201 Register Develop coping skills to meet the […]