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 in the afternoon of September 3. Register to attend.
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):
- Hidden Gems Tours (St. George Campus)
August 11, 12–1:15 PM
August 31, 2–3:15 PM
September 1, 2–3:15 PM
September 15, 12–1:15 PM
October 22, 2:20–4 PM - Navigating Healthcare and Insurance as a Student (virtual)
July 16, 10–11 AM - Kick-Off Student Family Social (in person)
July 16, 10–11 AM - Registering Your Children in School in Ontario (virtual)
August 6, 10–11 AM - Grad Buildings and Services Tours (St. George Campus)
August 12, 12–1:15 PM
August 31, 12–1:15 PM & 5–6:15 PM
September 1, 12–1:15 PM & 5–6:15 PM
September 14, 12–1:15 PM & 5–6:15 PM
October 5, 5–6:15 PM - U of T Insider: Know Before You Go (virtual)
August 13, 9–10 AM - Accessibility Services Information Session for Incoming Students (Graduate Students) (virtual)
August 17, 5:30–7 PM - Toronto Tips (virtual)
August 19, 9–10:30 AM - Learning at U of T as an International Student: Q&A (Graduate Students) (virtual)
August 21, 9:15–10:30 AM - Graduate Student Library Orientation (virtual)
August 25, 12–1 PM - Grad Step Up (in person)
August 26, 5–7 PM - Accessibility Services Orientation (in person)
August 27 & August 28, 9–4 PM - Accessibility Services Orientation (virtual)
August 27 & August 28, 9–4 PM - Indigenous Graduate Student Lunch & Learn – Awards & Funding (in person)
August 27, 12–1:30 PM - Making the Most of Your Graduate Experience (virtual)
August 27, 5–7 PM
September 9, 5–7 PM - Graduate Student Library Orientation + Robarts Tour (in person)
August 31, 12–1:30 PM - Grad Resource Fair (in person)
September 3, 2–5 PM - Graduate Student Library Orientation + Robarts Tour (in person)
September 9, 2–3:30 PM - Graduate Student Library Orientation (virtual)
September 10, 7–8 PM - Welcome (back) to Grad School Garden Party & BBQ (Mississauga Campus)
September 16, 11:30–2 PM (more details available soon) - UTGSU GradFest 2026 (St. George Campus)
September 16, 4–7 PM