Supporting you from your first term to convocation
GSPA offers information, resources and supports through this website for all graduate students at Waterloo.
Events
PhD Candidacy Workshop and Celebration
PhD students who have recently received candidacy in their programs have been invited to attend a workshop and celebratory event that will cover the skills needed in the next phases of their graduate studies, including focusing on their wellbeing, managing large writing project, and developing productive writing techniques.
Time Management Mastery in Grad School
Learn about the various approaches to coordinating your busy graduate schedule, establishing priorities, and maximizing the time you have available.
Planning Your Degree (DYL For PhD Students) - Winter 2025
Review your academic milestones, explore potential career paths, and consider both academic and non-academic opportunities to tailor your PhD experience to your unique goals.
News
The re-launch of the Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship
The Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship has been relaunched and four scholarships will be awarded to students registered at Waterloo in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Nominations open: award for exceptional teaching by a student
The Centre for Teaching Excellence has launched the Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student (AETS), which is open to all students who have a formal teaching role at the University of Waterloo.
Introducing the Grad Skill Enhancement Project
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs is excited to introduce the Grad Skill Enhancement Project —a flexible, self-paced program designed to help graduate students develop key skills that will support their academic and professional success in career preparation, leadership, communication, and personal effectiveness.