Calling all new graduate students! Welcome to Waterloo Grad Ready.
We're so excited to have you as part of our Waterloo Warrior community!
Waterloo Grad Ready is an optional, virtual program designed to connect you with other graduate students, support your academic journey, and help you stay informed about important dates. On March 24, we'll be releasing Waterloo Grad Ready content in LEARN. Log in to access a full schedule of programming, announcements, resources, and your new student checklist.
Each week, we'll summarize the information shared with you via email in these news updates. Below is a high-level review of what landed in your inbox on March 15, 2023.
Check out this video where Julia and Jigar share what you can expect from Grad Ready this winter.
Meet your discipline specialists
Your discipline specialists, Julia, Jigar, and Adwoa are here to provide one-on-one support throughout your first term. Join them on March 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. ET for the Preparing for Spring 2023 webinar. Check your email for the link to register, or email us at gradready@uwaterloo.ca.
Mark your calendar
Here's what's coming up:
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28 | Preparing for Spring 2023 webinar | Join the discipline specialists to hear about their experiences transitioning into graduate studies and ask your most pressing questions about being a graduate student at Waterloo. |
| Apr 3+ | Enrol in classes | Graduate students can enrol themselves in classes using Quest from April 3, 2023 to May 28, 2023. Review the schedule of classes to find out which courses are being offered. |
| Apr 6 |
International students' webinar |
Hear from members of the immigration consulting and international student experience team and learn about supports and services available to you as an international student. |
| Apr 7 | University holiday closure | University offices are closed for Good Friday. |
| Apr 24 | Tuition and fees due | Deadline to opt out of optional and voluntary fees and have a "Fees Arranged" status on Quest. |
| May 3 | Welcome with GSPA and GSA webinar | Hear the latest updates from the Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA). |
| May 8 | Classes begin | Check your course schedule in Quest. |
That's all for now, but keep an eye out for another update next week!