Navigating graduate supervision and support resources
Find the right graduate supervisor, understand expectations and navigate student-supervisor roles
Graduate Supervision at UCalgary
Strong graduate supervision is key to student success at the University of Calgary. Supervisors provide mentorship, guidance and academic support throughout a student's research journey. UCalgary follows clear policies and best practices to foster positive and professional supervisor-student relationships, ensuring students receive the support they need to achieve their academic and career goals.
Effective supervision involves clear communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to academic progress. As students develop their research and professional skills, their relationship with their supervisor may evolve to reflect growing independence. This page offers resources on supervision expectations, roles and responsibilities to help students and supervisors navigate their partnership effectively and address any challenges that may arise.
Hear from a former graduate student about the importance of your graduate supervisor, along with some key practices for a successful relationship with your supervisor.
Working with a supervisor
Checklists for you and your supervisor
Complete these mandatory checklists within the first two months of working with your supervisor and submit them to your graduate program administrator.
Refer back to them regularly to stay on track and to maintain a healthy and productive student-supervisor relationship.
Supports for graduate students
Our academic and international specialist team welcomes all graduate students to discuss any matter impacting academic success in a safe and confidential space. The team can provide information to students regarding their registration and refer students to other helpful resources and supports across campus.