SGS Webinars for Newly Admitted Graduate Students
SGS Webinars
Join staff from the School of Graduate Studies, as well as representatives from across U of T, during upcoming interactive webinars. We’ll answer your questions regarding registration, housing, graduate awards, family care, and other graduate-focused programs and services at the University of Toronto.
Please note that these webinars are intended to provide university-wide information. We will not be able to answer program-specific questions about course selection or enrolment. We will also not be able to offer advice on applying for study permits, or other immigration issues. See below for information about where to find support for study permit applications.
2024 webinars
Missed a webinar? Recordings will be posted shortly after each webinar.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 2:00-3:30 PM ET – Awards and Financial Aid
Staff from the Graduate Awards Office will offer advice to students who are considering applying for awards, whether internal or external to the University. We will also be providing information on financial aid options if unexpected costs arise. View recording.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 2:00–3:30 PM ET – Housing
Staff from the Student Life – Housing office enhance the student experience and support students’ housing needs through education, resources and developing effective systems and processes in collaboration with partners. View recording.
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 2:00–3:30 PM ET – Mentorship, Accessibility, Health & Wellness
The Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision (CGMS) is a tri-campus service that works with graduate students and faculty to support successful graduate mentorship and supervisory relationships, by facilitating interpersonal skill-building and informal conflict resolution.
The Accessibility Services team assists students in navigating on-going or temporary disability-related barriers to academic success.
Health & Wellness provides a range of health services for students’ physical and mental health, wellness programs and information to support students in achieving their personal and academic goals.
Accessibility and Health & Wellness counsellors work on-site at the School of Graduate Studies (63 Saint George Street). View recording.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 2:00-3:30 PM – Family Care Office
The Family Care Office provides confidential guidance, resources, referrals, educational programming and advocacy for the University of Toronto community and their families, while raising awareness of family care issues central to the achievement of education and employment equity at the University of Toronto. Registration now open.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 2:30-4:00 PM – Graduate Centre for Academic Communication
Graduate students need to be able to communicate sophisticated information to sophisticated audiences. As you prepare to attend your first conference, to write your first proposal, or to publish your first paper, you will need stronger communication skills than those needed in undergraduate work. Learn how the Graduate Centre for Academic Communication helps graduate students develop the ability to diagnose and address the weaknesses in their oral and written work. Registration now open.
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM – Registration and Fees
This webinar is to help students get their student accounts in order before the start of the Fall session. Join staff from SGS Student Academic Services to learn about paying fees, our student portal, your TCard, and getting a U of T e-mail address. Registration now open.
How to participate?
Registration is required for each individual webinar. Links to register will be posted above starting in mid-June. The day of the webinar, you will be sent a unique link to join the session. If you cannot attend a session that interests you, register anyway to be sent a recording of the webinar.
On the day of the webinar, simply click the link you receive to open in your browser. Hosts will make their presentations before proceeding to a live Q&A. Participants will type questions in a moderated chat, and hosts will answer live. Please note that you should only ask questions about the subject of the webinar.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Immigration resources
The Centre for International Experience (CIE) provides support and advice for University of Toronto students navigating the Canadian immigration system. Check out their advice on applying for a study permit. If you still have questions, check out their informative videos. The CIE’s immigration team will also be hosting online drop-in sessions and booking online appointments.