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 took place in Convocation Hall on September 3, 2026. A recording of the session will be available on this webpage soon.
If you have any questions, please email cgpd@utoronto.ca.
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 + Robarts Tour (in person)
September 9, 2–3:30 PM - Making the Most of Your Graduate Experience (virtual)
September 9, 5–7 PM - Graduate Student Library Orientation (virtual)
September 10, 7–8 PM - Grad Buildings and Services Tours (St. George Campus)
September 14, 12–1:15 PM & 5–6:15 PM
October 5, 5–6:15 PM - UTGSU @ Blue Jays Game(in person)
September 14, 7:07 PM - Hidden Gems Tours (St. George Campus)
September 15, 12–1:15 PM
October 22, 2:20–4 PM - Welcome (back) to Grad School Garden Party & BBQ (Mississauga Campus)
September 16, 12–2 PM - UTGSU GradFest 2026 (St. George Campus)
September 16, 4–7 PM - Getting Started as a Graduate Researcher (virtual)
September 17, 12–1 PM - SAGE Indigenous Graduate Student Orientation (St. George Campus)
September 17, 5–7 PM - FCO Kick-Off Student Family Social (in person)
September 19, 10:30–12 PM - UTGSU Health & Dental Information Session (virtual)
September 23, 4–5 PM - If you are an incoming graduate student who will be a Teaching Assistant for the first time, please see the TA Training Program website for information on training for first-time TAs.