Hang on to your SGS Calendar

Continuing students - hang on to the SGS Calendar you received when you were first admitted as a new graduate student. The degree requirements of your program are found in that year's calendar. Take five minutes to review the Important Notices (especially about Regulations and Policies) regarding your responsibilities as a student. Keep your calendar for future reference. If you've misplaced your original, or for updates, the new 2009-2010 edition is available online. More information

Course add or drop deadlines

The final date to add a September session or full-year course is October 7. After the deadline, to add a course you will need written permission of the course lecturer, written permission of your graduate coordinator and SGS approval. The deadline to drop a September session or full-year course, without academic penalty, is November 4. Check the SGS website for the appropriate form. The online version of the 2009-2010 SGS Calendar has a complete listing of important sessional dates. More information

October registration for academic writing and speaking courses

Registration for the next round of free non-credit courses on academic writing and speaking, offered by English Language and Writing Support (ELWS), opens on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving weekend: Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00am. Classes fill quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment. ELWS also offers drop-in workshops on various aspects of academic writing throughout the month of October. For topics, times, and locations, visit the ELWS website. Find out more

Immigrant status change; fee adjustments

If your status in Canada changes during the fall session, you may be eligible for domestic fees. To qualify for an adjustment to fall session fees, you must report your status change and present supporting documents at the SGS Information Desk at 63 St. George Street prior to November 1.

SGS financial counselling service

SGS Financial Counsellors are trained to assist students in all aspects of financial management, including planning a budget and debt load management. Don't let financial problems get out of control. Financial counselling can help relieve stress, resolve immediate financial problems and help you plan for the future. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an SGS Financial Counsellor, call the Graduate Awards Office at 416-946-0808 or visit the Graduate Awards Office website.

Student parents' guide to financial survival; workshop

The U of T Family Care Office is hosting a financial counselling workshop specifically for students who are also parents. The workshop takes place Tuesday, October 27 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on the second floor of 569 Spadina Avenue. The workshop will discuss tips on money management and budgeting, managing credit/debt and what to do when things go wrong, and how to get access to scholarships, grants, bursaries and other resources. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information

Master's Tuition Fee Bursary

Tuition fee bursaries are available to eligible master's students who still have a small amount of work outstanding. To qualify, students must have been registered full-time from the beginning of their programs and the minimum period of registration for degree completion will have ended by or before either August or December of the current year. Students receiving tuition fee bursaries are not eligible for fellowships, scholarships or other awards. Essentially the bursary allows the recipient to pay the part-time fee for one term.

You and Your Career Options

This workshop, taking place from 10:00am to 11:30am on Tuesday, October 20, will help you identify your skills, interests, personality and values. Discover how your skills connect to potential careers areas. Learn the steps involved in choosing your career. Registration and more information

Grad Escapes

Take a break from the lab, get away from the books, and take some time to do something fun! On Wednesday, October 21, clear your schedule for a night at the opera and experience the Canadian Opera Company's Madama Butterfly. If you're looking for a spookier alternative, check out the U of T Ghost Tour & Pub Night on Thursday, October 29. Tickets sell out quickly so check the Grad Escapes website for ticket sale dates and locations. Find out more

Conscious Activism Doc Festival

Engage in this series of documentary films for the curious and the concerned. Born of a desire to address injustice, each of these films is a call to action and an affirmation of the tenacity and courage of the human spirit in the midst of devastating circumstances. The festival is hosted by Hart House and runs from October 6 to November 3. Check it out

Thinking about starting a family?

Many graduate students wonder if they can have both - a career in academia and children. From 1:00pm to 3:00pm, on Wednesday, November 11, the Family Care Office (FCO) will host a panel discussion of graduate students and faculty members who are currently integrating their studies/career and are raising children. Registration is required. The FCO offers services to help students who need information on pregnancy planning and child care, to help individuals who are caring for an aging relative, and more. The FCO offers workshops, discussion groups, confidential consultations and family events throughout the year. Registration and more information

Accessibility Services supports success at university

Accessibility Services ensures equal access to all aspects of university life for students with disabilities on all three U of T campuses. The service provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations to persons who have disabilities, and works as a coordinating and advising body to assist with inclusion. Disabilities include: sensory, mobility, chronic health, mental health, learning disabilities and temporary disabilities, such as broken bones. Accommodations include: alternate test/exam arrangements, note taking, ASL-English interpreting, adaptive equipment and technology, material in alternate formats, etc. Medical documentation is required to register.
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The ISXO is your opportunity to study abroad

World-wide collaboration and communication is increasing in all academic disciplines. The International Student Exchange Office (ISXO) is meeting that challenge by providing U of T students with international and Canadian exchange opportunities. Study at the University's partner institutions while remaining registered in your graduate degree program at U of T. The ISXO offers more than just study abroad. Acquire personal and professional skills to better function in today's world. Gain a better understanding of the cultures, values and lifestyles beyond our borders. Learn more