GCAC summer courses & workshops – registration open!

The Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC) is offering free, non-credit Academic Writing, Oral Communication, and Research Writing courses starting in early May.

View the Summer 2024 course schedule and register today. To learn more about what each course offers, visit the Course Titles and Descriptions page.

Students may register for a maximum of TWO (2) GCAC courses in the Summer 2024 session.
Students should only register for GCAC courses they can fully attend, as demand is high and lengthy waiting lists often form.

For detailed instructions on how to register, please visit: Registration Instructions & Attendance Policies.

Upcoming May Workshops

Writing Effective Summaries by Elena Danilina
May 15, 4-5:30 PM ET
Using Online Language Tools for Academic Writing by Elena Danilina
May 22, 4-5:30 PM ET
Diagramming Strategies for Clarifying Your Thinking Before You Write by Dr. Jane Freeman
May 23, 3-4:30 PM ET
Critical Reading for Writing and Research by Rana Haidar
May 28, 3-4:30 PM ET
Making an Academic Podcast as a Graduate Student by Pranjal Tiwari
May 29, 4-5:30 PM ET
AI and the Modern Scholar: ChatGPT for Academic Writing by Dr. Jane Freeman and Noah Khan
May 30, 3-4:30 PM ET

Check out details for June’s workshops.

Asynchronous, prerecorded workshops are available throughout the term. Visit the GCAC website for descriptions and registration instructions. When you register, you will receive an email with a link to view the prerecorded workshop video. If you are not able to register online, please contact sgs.gcac@utoronto.ca to be registered manually.

Virtual Dissertation Boot Camp: June 19-21

The GCAC is hosting a three-day virtual Boot Camp from June 19-21 for doctoral students who are ready to write their dissertation in a structured, distraction-free environment.

Boot Camp details, eligibility criteria, and registration link

Writing Centre Consultations

Writing Centre appointments are available for graduate students who seek individualized guidance on their writing. In these 40-minute sessions, trained instructors work with you to improve your capacity to plan, write, and revise your academic assignments.

Please note, instructors do not edit for you; they teach you to revise and edit your own work. Review full instructions on booking and participating in appointments.