Graduate Orientation
At Graduate Orientation (GradO) you'll discover resources and meet the people that will help you succeed at the University of Calgary.
GradO is your introduction to life as a UCalgary graduate student. Past graduate students report that they found GradO to be essential in helping them get off to a successful start in their programs.
Course-based: Access information related to your professional development, internships, fees and payment plans, academic integrity and managing grad school.
Thesis-based: In addition to the above, learn about finding and applying for scholarships and building a positive working relationship with your supervisor.
GradO will be held in-person, August 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. (MT) in Mac A/B, lower level of MacEwan Student Centre (Main Campus). A virtual option to watch orientation online is also available by registration.
Orientation videos to help answer some of your questions are available for viewing below.
Important dates
Please note that timings are subject to change.
July 17
Registration for Fall 2024 GradO opens.
Aug. 14
All incoming graduate students automatically enrolled in Graduate Student Orientation module in D2L. If you do not see an Orientation module, please contact the GradO team.
Aug. 28
GradO: Check-in from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Aug. 28
Graduate Orientation from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Aug. 28
GradO: Service fair and break from 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Aug. 28
Graduate Students' Association social event at the Last Defense Lounge and Life Design Hub (course-based students) from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Aug. 28
GradO: Additional information session for thesis-based students from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Aug. 28
Graduate Students' Association social event at the Last Defense Lounge and Life Design Hub (thesis-based students) from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
87% of students feel better prepared for graduate school after attending GradO, and 96% of survey respondents said the content was helpful.
GradO Survey
Student Services
Learn about the university’s graduate student services and supports including My GradSkills, a service that will help prepare you for life after graduate school.
Newcomers to Calgary
Find important information for students relocating to Calgary from other cities, provinces or countries.
Graduate Supervisors
Learn about the importance of your graduate supervisor, along with some key practices for a successful relationship with your supervisor.
Health and Wellbeing
Learn about the University of Calgary's resources supporting the health and wellness of graduate students.
The GSA
Learn about the Graduate Students' Association (GSA), and all of the services and supports that the GSA provides to graduate students.