Gradlife Orientation
Welcome to life as a graduate student! At GradLife, we run orientation events in August/September and January to help you connect to campus and other graduate students.
Note: You will need your UTORid and password to register for these events on Folio.
August/September Orientation 2025
Grad Resource Fair
Thursday, August 28, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Hart House (INSIDE, not on the lawn in front)
If you want to get the most out of your degree, the Grad Resource Fair is the place to start! The Grad Resource Fair brings together resources to help you succeed, feel safe, and make meaningful memories and friendships while you are a grad student.
This is our biggest event of orientation and you don’t want to miss it! It will be running right after the School of Graduate Studies main orientation session. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome.
Registration is encouraged. Learn more and register for Grad Resource Fair on Folio.
Other orientation events
Early Bird GradLife Campus Tour (St. George Campus)
Monday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m.
The School of Graduate Studies (63 St. George street)
Be the first to experience the new and improved GradLife tour of St. George campus. Take this tour early so you can get acquainted with campus before the hustle and bustle of orientation week.
Registration is required. Learn more and register for Early Bird GradLife Campus Tour (St. George Campus) on Folio.
GradLife Campus Tours (St. George Campus)
August 25, 26, and 27 at 12 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
The School of Graduate Studies (63 St. George street)
Join GradLife for a guided sidewalk tour of University of Toronto that is tailored specifically for graduate students! On select dates, an optional social run by the Graduate Students’ Union will follow.
Registration is required. Learn more and register for GradLife Campus Tours (St. George Campus) on Folio.
GradLife Hidden Gems Tours (St. George Campus)
Friday, August 29 and Friday, September 12 at 2 p.m.
The School of Graduate Studies (63 St. George street)
Join GradLife and other grad students to learn about some of the University’s most unique and delightful locations. An optional social run by the Graduate Students’ Union will follow.
Registration is required. Learn more and register for GradLife Hidden Gems Tours (St. George Campus) on Folio.
Board games with GradLife: September
Friday, September 25, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Student Commons, Room 556 (230 College St.), St. George Campus
Join the first of the monthly GradLife board game nights.
Registration is required. Learn more and register for Board games with Gradlife: September on Folio.
