August
Talking to New People Online for Incoming Grad Students
Online
Monday, August 22, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Talking and connecting with new people is a challenge that everyone faces, including graduate students. We created this workshop to help you develop skills you need to make new connections and manage fear and anxiety that comes along with it. We’ll teach you how to make new connections during your graduate programs, then you’ll practice these skills so that you leave with confidence when talking to new people.
Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and the Gradlife Assistant
Talking to New People for Incoming Grad Students
In person, Main Activity Hall
Tuesday, August 23, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Talking and connecting with new people is a challenge that everyone faces, including graduate students. We created this workshop to help you develop skills you need to make new connections and manage fear and anxiety that comes along with it. We’ll teach you how to make new connections during your graduate programs, then you’ll practice these skills so that you leave with confidence when talking to new people.
Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and the Gradlife Assistant
Grads Connect for Incoming Grad Students
Online
Friday, August 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
This is an exciting way to meet other incoming grad students. We will cycle students through breakout rooms so they can meet new people and make connections. This event is a fun and low-pressure way to get to know grad students across disciplines and will help you develop your networking and conversation skills.
Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and the Gradlife Assistant
St. George Grad-Focused Campus Tours
In person, SGS Lounge (63 St. George Street)
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 Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and the Gradlife Assistant. Refreshments available at the SGS lounge.
September
Making the Most of your Grad Experience (Part 1)
Online
Thursday, September 1, 6 – 8 p.m.
Join this session to help you transition to being a graduate student. Learn effective strategies for academic success, hear about available supports and programs and learn how to get involved in campus activities and find community to have a better graduate experience.
Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and Andrea Graham, Learning Strategist. This session will be recorded.
Making the Most of your Grad Experience (Part 2)
Outdoors Boardgames Social for Incoming Graduate Students
In person, Willcocks Commons
Thursday, September 15, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us for part two of Making the Most of Your Grad Experience for an in person outdoor social to connect with other incoming grad students from across departments and play some fun boardgames.
Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and Andrea Graham, Learning Strategist. Pizza will be offered.
Navigating Impostor Phenomenon during Graduate School
In person, SGS Lounge (63 St. George Street)
Tuesday, September 20, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Take a break and connect with other grad students. Share your experiences in an informal setting about this important and common topic in grad school. A facilitator will answer questions and support you in navigating through and resources that will be helpful.
Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and Jasjit Sangha, Learning Strategist
St. George Grad-Focused Campus Tours
In person, SGS Lounge (63 St. George Street)
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 Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and the Gradlife Assistant. Refreshments available at the SGS lounge.
See ALL events on the CLNx Gradlife events calendar.
Additional Orientation Events by Other Units
E-Orientation for International TAs
August 26, 9 – 10:15 a.m.
Q&A sessions facilitated by current TAs and access to asynchronous modules hosted on Quercus. Presented by Academic Success, Centre for International Experience and Teaching Assistants’ Training Program (TATP).
Online TA Week
August 29 – September 1
A week of synchronous online sessions open to all new and returning TA’s. Presented by TATP.
Grad Step Up
August 30, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Orientation for new international graduate students. Presented by Centre for International Experience.
SGS Orientation
September 6, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Official in-person orientation day with fair and panels as well as a series of online modules.
Learning at U of T as an International Student
Co-facilitated by advisors from Academic Success and Centre for International Experience.
Family Care Orientation
Orientation for students with family responsibilities.
UTGSU Welcome Events
October TBA
