SGS Webinars for Newly Admitted Graduate Students
SGS Webinars
Join staff from the School of Graduate Studies, as well as representatives from across U of T, during upcoming interactive webinars. We’ll answer your questions regarding registration, housing, graduate awards, family care, and other graduate-focused programs and services at the University of Toronto.
Please note that these webinars are intended to provide university-wide information. We will not be able to answer program-specific questions about course selection or enrolment. We will also not be able to offer advice on applying for study permits, or other immigration issues. See below for information about where to find support for study permit applications.
2023 webinars
Missed a webinar? View our recordings at the links below.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 2:30–4:00 PM ET – Awards and Financial Aid
Staff from the Graduate Awards Office will offer advice to students who are considering applying for awards, whether internal or external to the University. We will also be providing information on financial aid options if unexpected costs arise. View the Awards and Financial Aid session recording.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 2:30–4:00 PM ET – Family Care
This webinar is for students responsible for caring for family members, whether that means a partner, children, parents, or other dependents. View the Family Care session recording.
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 2:30–4:00 PM ET – Accessibility, Health & Wellness, Mentorship & Supervision
The Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision (CGMS) helps research students establish health relationships with their supervisors. The Accessibility Services team assists students in navigating on-going or temporary disability-related barriers to academic success. Health & Wellness provides a range of health services for students’ physical and mental health, wellness programs and information to support students in achieving their personal and academic goals. View the Accessibility, Health & Wellness, Mentorship & Supervision session recording.
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 2:30–4:00 PM ET – Registration
This webinar is to help students get their student accounts in order before the start of the Fall session. Join staff from SGS Student Academic Services to learn about paying fees, our student portal, your TCard, and getting a U of T e-mail address. View the Registration session recording.
How to participate?
Registration is required for each individual webinar. Links to register will be posted above starting in late June. The day of the webinar, you will be sent a unique link to join the session. If you cannot attend a session that interests you, register anyway to be sent a recording of the webinar.
On the day of the webinar, simply click the link you receive to open in your browser. Hosts will make their presentations before proceeding to a live Q&A. Participants will type questions in a moderated chat, and hosts will answer live. Please note that you should only ask questions about the subject of the webinar.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Immigration resources
The Centre for International Experience (CIE) provides support and advice for University of Toronto students navigating the Canadian immigration system. Check out their advice on applying for a study permit. If you still have questions, check out their informative videos. The CIE’s immigration team will also be hosting online drop-in sessions and booking online appointments.