Orientation for Graduate Students
Welcome!
Welcome to the University of Toronto’s School of Graduate Studies (SGS). In choosing to dedicate yourself to graduate studies here at U of T, you are joining a diverse and extensive team of global leaders in teaching, research and innovation. We are excited and proud to have you become a part of our community.
Graduate school is a very busy time, and a graduate education at U of T offers unparalleled professional and personal opportunities to learn and grow in myriad ways. To help you discover and navigate the many offerings and supports available at U of T, the School of Graduate Studies hosts an annual orientation in the fall.
Fall Orientation
SGS Fall Orientation will take place in person on the afternoon of August 28, 2025, in Convocation Hall. Registration details will be emailed directly to incoming students in the summer. If you have any questions, please email cgpd@utoronto.ca.
The Grad Resource Fair, hosted by Student Life, will also take place on the afternoon of August 28, 2025, 2-4:30pm inside Hart House. Drop in or register here for a confirmed entry time.
Upcoming events
Below you will find listings for upcoming orientation events for graduate students from various U of T services. Many of these events are virtual. All times are Toronto time (Eastern Time).
Graduate Student Library Orientation + Optional Robarts Tour (in person)
Monday, August 25, 11am-12:30 pm
GradLife Campus Tours (St. George Campus)
Twice daily August 25, 26, and 27, 12-1:15 pm and 5:15-6:30 pm
Searching for Childcare in the GTA (online)
Tuesday, August 26, 12-1 pm
Graduate Student Library Orientation (online)
Tuesday, August 26, 3-4 pm
GradLife Hidden Gems Tours (St. George Campus)
Friday August 29 and Friday September 12, 2-3:30 pm
Graduate Student Library Orientation + Optional Robarts Tour (in person)
Tuesday, September 2, 2-3:30 pm
Graduate Student Library Orientation (online)
Friday, September 5, 11am-12 pm
Graduate Student Library Orientation (online)
Tuesday, September 9, 7-8 pm
UTGSU GradFest (in person)
Tuesday, September 16, 4-8 pm
Getting Started as a Graduate Researcher (online)
Wednesday, September 17, 12-1 pm
Family Care Office Kick-Off Student Family Social (in person)
Saturday, September 20, 11:00-12:30 pm