Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at the University of Calgary.

On behalf of the FGS team, I want to welcome all new and continuing graduate students to this innovative and entrepreneurial institution. As a graduate student at the University of Calgary, you are a valued member of a community of scholars, researchers and teachers. We know that your experience here will undoubtedly inspire your future ambitions and hope that you are able to make a lasting impression on others through contributions to knowledge, teaching and community. 

The University of Calgary is widely regarded as Canada’s entrepreneurial university. As a graduate student, you are joining a dedicated community of more than 8,000 graduate students dispersed across over 80 programs within the university. Through the University of Calgary’s “Ahead of Tomorrow” goal of becoming a magnet for graduate students by attracting local, national and international superstars, we aim to keep the momentum of engaging graduate students going with our growth strategy to reach 15,000 graduate students through increasing enrollment and credentials by 2030.  

The mission at FGS is focused on fostering excellence, creativity and innovation in graduate education and research. Our holistic approach to the graduate student experience offers student-centred experiences in an academically nurturing environment that supports both research and career ambitions of our graduates and inspires them to start something.  

Graduate study is a transformative and rewarding experience, but can also be a challenging undertaking. FGS provides the supports necessary for a first-rate student experience through a variety of different resources and informational support, there are various ways you can access people, information and services: 

  • Visit the pages on our website. This resource is available to you to access information you need to manage your program, learn about scholarships and submit your thesis electronically.
  • GRADpost is our weekly newsletter for students. It is intended to provide you with up-to-date information on deadlines, funding opportunities, workshops and events. 
  • My Gradskills is a partnership of service providers on campus offering a suite of workshops and programs intended to help you move through your graduate program and plan for a diverse set of career trajectories after graduation. My Gradskills also provides Transformative Talent Internships which help students enhance skills developed in their graduate program. 

We are continually working to make positive changes to our services and programs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions you may have. We can be found on the second floor of MacKimmie Tower (MT210), or I can be reached by email at deangrad@ucalgary.ca. 


Tara Beattie
Dean and Vice Provost, Graduate Studies

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