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 (SGS) hosts an annual orientation in the fall.
Fall Orientation
SGS Fall Orientation will take place in person in Convocation Hall on September 3, 2026. Registration details will be emailed directly to incoming students over the summer. This page will be updated as more details become available. If you have any questions, please email cgpd@utoronto.ca
The Graduate Resource Fair, run by Student Life, will also take place on the afternoon of September 3, 2026. More information will be available soon.
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):
- Searching for Child Care in the Greater Toronto Area
June 4, 2026, 10 – 11 AM (virtual) - Searching for Housing as a Student Family
July 2, 2026, 10 – 11 AM (virtual) - Navigating Healthcare and Insurance as a Student
July 16, 2026, 10 – 11 AM (virtual) - Kick-Off Student Family Social
July 16, 2026, 10 – 11 AM (in person) - Registering your Children in School in Ontario
August 6, 2026, 10 – 11 AM (virtual) - URent: Finding a Place to Live
9 Jun 2026, 11– 12 PM (virtual) - Accessibility Services Information Session for Incoming Students – International Students
July 24, 2026, 9-10 AM (virtual) - U of T Insider: Know Before You Go
August 13, 2026, 9–10 AM (virtual) - Accessibility Services Information Session for Incoming Students (Graduate Students)
August 17, 2026, 5:30–7 PM (virtual) - Toronto Tips
August 19, 2026, 9– 10:30 AM (virtual) - Learn about Health & Wellness at U of T
August 20, 2026, 12– 12:45 PM (virtual) - Learning at U of T as an International Student: Q&A (Graduate Students)
August 21, 2026, 9:15– 10:30 AM (virtual) - Grad Step Up
August 26, 2026, 5 – 7 PM (in person) - Accessibility Services Orientation
August 27 & August 28, 9 – 4 PM (in person) - Accessibility Services Orientation
August 27 & August 28, 9 – 4 PM (virtual) - Indigenous Graduate Student Lunch & Learn – Awards & Funding
August 27, 2026, 12 –1:30 PM (in person) - CIE Open House
September 11, 2026, 12– 4 PM (in person)