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 2024 Graduate Orientation

SGS Graduate Orientation
The School of Graduate Studies Fall 2024 Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 29 from 2 p.m. -5 p.m. in Convocation Hall. Read more details and register here!

Incoming Graduate Student Resources Fair Fall 2024 and GradLife events:
Monday, September 9, 8 AM-2 PM
Hart House Great Hall

GradLife Events:

Grad Supports and Programs Tour August 19, 12 PM – August 23, 6 PM, In-person
Read more and register here.

Talking to New People August 26, 10 AM – 11:30 AM, In-person
Read more and register here.

Grads Connect Virtual Networking August 27, 6 PM – 7:30 PM, Online
Read more and register here.

Community, Getting Involved, Campus Resources and Academic Success August 28, 5 PM – 6:30 PM, Online
Read more and register here.

Additional Orientation Events:

Accessibility Services: Moving Forward: Get Started Grads August 15, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Online
Read more and register here.

Centre for International Experience (CIE) and CLSS: Learning at U of T as an International Grad Student: Q&A August 16, 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM, Online
Read more and register here.

Accessibility Services: Moving Forward: Graduate Orientation August 29, 10 AM – 2 PM, Hybrid
Read more and register here.

Centre for International Experience (CIE): I Wish I Had Known: An International Student Panel on the Grad Student Experience August 29, 9:30 AM – 11 AM, Online
Read more and register here.

Centre for International Experience (CIE): Grad Step Up September 11, 4 PM – 7 PM, In-person
Read more and register here.

Family Care Office Orientation for Students with Family Responsibilities September 20, 10 AM – 12 PM
Read more and register here.

Please note, this list is not exhaustive.