Welcome to life as a graduate student! We encourage incoming graduate students to participate in orientation sessions in August, September and January to learn about strategies for success in grad school, hear about grad specific resources and connect with other incoming graduate students.
Topics may include:
- time management
- graduate school culture and expectations
- managing coursework and readings
- thinking about your research plan
- campus resources
- ways to enhance your graduate experience beyond your department
Find and register for upcoming orientation events under Program Registration below.
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Program Eligibility
Incoming graduate students to U of T
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Program Registration
Fall 2023 Orientation
Please register on CLNx or through the links below:
Gradlife Orientation: FB Live Chat
August 3, 11 a.m.
Join our Gradlife Ambassador for her top ten tips for incoming grad students!Centre for International Experience: Health Services Overview
August 10, 11, 17 & 18 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Virtual)Health & Wellness: Learn about Health & Wellness at U of T
August 16, 12 – 12:45 p.m.University Prep: Q&A Session for International Graduate Students
August 18, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Presented by Academic Success & the Centre for International Experience.Gradlife Orientation: Talking to New People
Presented by Gradlife.
U of T Libraries: Graduate Student Library Orientation
- August 23 & September 7,11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- August 24 & September 11, 4 – 5 p.m. (Virtual)
Grad Connect: Social for All Incoming Grad Students
August 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Virtual)
Cycle through breakout rooms and chat with new peers. Presented by Gradlife.TATP TA Week (all virtual)
- August 28, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- August 29, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
- August 30, 9 – 12:30 p.m.
- August 31, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Grad Step Up
August 29, 2 – 4 p.m.
August 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Virtual)
Presented by CIE.Gradlife Orientation: Campus Tours
- August 28, 12 – 1 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m.
- August 29, 12 – 1 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m.
- August 30, 12 – 1 p.m.
- September 26, 12 – 1 p.m.
- September 27, 5 – 6 p.m.
- September 29, 12 – 1 p.m.
Check out the services and offices that cater specifically to graduate students on the St. George campus! Registration is required for these one hour tours. Facilitated by the Gradlife Coordinator and Gradlife Ambassador. Refreshments available at the SGS lounge.
Making the Most of your Grad Experience Webinar
Presented by Gradlife and Academic Success.
School of Graduate Studies Orientation
September 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Chelsea HotelFirst Nations House Orientation for Indigenous Students
September 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Making the Most of your Grad Experience: Outdoor Social
September 14, 4 – 6 p.m.
Centre for International Experience Front Lawn (33 St. George Street)
Staff on hand for programming & Q/A. Presented by Gradlife and Academic Success.Family Care Office Orientation for Students with Family Responsibilities
September 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Family Care Office Picnic Social for Students with Family Responsibilities
September 23, 12 – 1:30 p.m.Orientation for International TAs
(Asynchronous; launching early August 2023)
A self-directed program hosted on Quercus with short videos and resource pages
Presented by Academic Success, TATP, and CIE.