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, January 8, 2025 at 12 p.m. (MT) in Engineering Block C 070 (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.
Graduate Orientation Module
All incoming graduate students are automatically enrolled in a Graduate Student Orientation module in Desire 2 Learn (D2L) up to two weeks before GradO. If you have any questions on graduate programming, please email the Graduate Experience Team.
Winter 2025 GradO Schedule
Welcome to Graduate Orientation (GradO), Winter 2025! The orientation will be held in person on the main campus. Registration is required.
Please note, lunch will not be provided. You are welcome to explore the selection of vendors in MacHall, located just south of ENC 070, before the GradO program begins.
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.