Supporting you from your first term to convocation
Information, resources, and supports for graduate students at Waterloo.
Attend an upcoming workshop
GRADnavigate workshops cover the most common challenges graduate students face and offer support around important program milestones.
GRADnavigate: Tackling the PhD Defence
Get practical guidance on how to prepare for a successful dissertation defence.
GRADnavigate: Demystifying Comprehensive and Qualifying Exams
Learn how to prepare for one of the biggest milestones in your program.
Events
W3+ Holding it Together
W3+ (Waterloo Womxn + Nonbinary Wednesdays) opens the floor for connection and discussion on the best ways to "hold it together" during difficult times.
Design and Deliver Grad Studio
Discuss what makes an effective presentation, get help organizing your ideas, and learn concrete strategies for delivering information with confidence.
Design and Deliver Grad Studio: Planning for and Preparing Presentations
In this workshop, we’ll discuss what makes an effective presentation, help you organize your ideas, and give you concrete strategies for delivering that information with confidence.
News
Justin Wan appointed Associate Vice-President GSPA
Professor Justin Wan has been appointed Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (AVP GSPA) at the University of Waterloo, effective July 1, 2026, for a five-year term.
Designing with intention
MDEI student Taran Kandhola turns data into human-centered experiences.
AI, art and impact: MFA student pushes creative boundaries
MFA student James Malzahn explores AI, surveillance and human perception through immersive art to challenge audiences to question truth, authorship and the impact of emerging technologies.