About GSPA

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Supporting graduate students and postdoctoral scholars Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) provides support to students, postdoctoral fellows, staff, and faculty who are engaged in graduate work and research at the University of Waterloo.

Two interim co-associate vice presidents provide strategic, academic leadership within Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA). A director of Graduate Services and functional teams corresponding to the graduate student lifecycle lead the implementation of these strategic directives and other functions. GSPA also supports the recruitment, onboarding, and experiences of postdoctoral scholars