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. 

Upcoming webinars

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 – Family Care
3:00-4:00 pm ET

This webinar is for students responsible for caring for family members, whether that means a partner, children, parents, or other dependents. Register here, starting June 1.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – Awards and Financial Aid
3:00-4:00 pm ET  

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. Register here, starting June 1.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 – Housing
3:00-4:00 pm ET

Join staff from the Office of Student Life – Housing for advice on finding housing in Toronto that meets your needs. Register here, starting June 1.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – Registration
3:00-4:00 pm ET

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. Register here, starting June 1.

Thursday, July 7, 2022 – Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC)
5:00-6:00 pm ET

Graduate students need to be able to communicate sophisticated information to sophisticated audiences. As you prepare to attend your first conference, to write your first proposal, or to publish your first paper, you will need stronger communication skills than those needed in undergraduate work. The Graduate Centre for Academic Communication (GCAC) provides graduate students with advanced training in academic writing and speaking. Register here, starting June 27.

How to participate?

Registration is required for each individual webinar. Please use the links above to register. The day before 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.

Make the most of your graduate experience.

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