Navigating graduate studies can be challenging, especially when you鈥檙e starting a new program or trying to understand your available supports. NAVI helps you find answers to common questions about funding packages, fellowships, graduate employment, student accounts and financial supports available at 91亚色鈥攁ll in one place.

Topics NAVI can help with

Have questions? We鈥檝e got answers in one place!

Graduate Funding

• Graduate funding packages
• Fellowships
• Graduate Financial Assistance (GFA)
• Grant-in-Aid (GIA)
• International Tuition Offset (ITO)

Graduate Employment

• Teaching Assistant (TA) and Graduate Assistant (GA) positions
• Eligibility requirements, hours, and assignments
• Posting and hiring processes
• Workload expectations, appointment structures, and funding packages
• Payroll processes and payment timelines

Funding Payments and Student Accounts

• How and when funding is paid
• How fellowships are applied to student accounts
• Tuition and fee charges
• Account balances and payment information

Funding Commitments

• Annual funding commitment reviews
• How funding shortfalls are identified and addressed
• Types of support that count toward a funding commitment

Graduate Employment and Collective Agreements

General guidance related to CUPE 3903 Units 1 and 3, including:

• Employment structures
• General rights and responsibilities
• Pay structures and employment terms

Additional Financial Assistance

• Bursaries
• Emergency funding
• Equity-related funding supports
• UHIP and health-related funding supports
• Program- and Faculty-level supports

More about NAVI

Important information about NAVI

NAVI provides general information and guidance. It does not replace advice from your Graduate Program, Human Resources, Student Financial Services or the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

If your question requires a review of your individual circumstances, NAVI will direct you to the appropriate office or resource.

Final decisions regarding funding, employment and financial matters are based on official 91亚色 policies, procedures, collective agreements and administrative decisions.

When should I contact a staff member?

Please contact your graduate program or the Faculty of Graduate Studies if you need assistance with:

• Appeals or exceptions
• Individual funding concerns or disputes
• Employment eligibility decisions
• Contract-specific questions
• Urgent or time-sensitive financial matters

Why NAVI was created?

Graduate funding and employment processes often involve multiple systems, policies and sources of information. NAVI brings key resources together in one place to help you:

• Find answers more easily
• Better understand your funding and employment options
• Learn where to go for additional support

NAVI is designed to help you navigate graduate funding information with greater confidence.

Help us improve NAVI

Your feedback helps make NAVI better. After using NAVI, please consider sharing your experience, the information you were looking for, or questions you would like NAVI to answer in the future. Your suggestions will help improve access to graduate funding information and support future students.

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Funding Info at 91亚色

Here you will find information on funding graduate education at 91亚色.

Graduate Funding Appointment 

Schedule a 1-on-1 appointment with a Graduate Funding Advisor who supports your program

View a summary of your funding package (if applicable) in the Grad Funding Profile via the Financial Aid, Awards & Scholarships (FAAS) system.

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This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting鈥檚 email notice.

1. Welcome and Chair鈥檚 Remarks

Chair Mike Zryd

Consultation on Senate Advisory Statement to the Presidential Search Committee (.pdf)

2. Minutes (Previous Meeting May 7, 2026) (.docx)

3. Business Arising from the Minutes

4. Dean's Remarks

Dean Alice MacLachlan

5. Changes to Faculty Regulations:  Graduate Supervision, and Policy on Appointments to the Faculty of Graduate Studies

For approval
Dean Alice MacLachlan
Proposal (.docx)

6. Changes to Faculty Regulations:  Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Milestone

For approval
Associate Director, Graduate Academic Affairs Wes Moir
Proposal (.docx)

7. Standing Committee Reports

For discussion

Academic Planning & Policy Committee (.docx)
Appeals & Academic Honesty Committee (.odt)
Awards Committee (.docx)
Nominating Committee (.pdf)
Petitions Committee (.docx)

8. Reports from Faculty of Graduate Studies' Representatives to Senate Committees

Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, Senate Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee
Anne MacLennan, Senate Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Naomi Couto, Senate Executive Committee

9. Other Business

The post Council Meeting Agenda June 4, 2026 appeared first on Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS).

This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting鈥檚 email notice.

1. Welcome and Chair鈥檚 Remarks

Chair Mike Zryd

2. Faculty of Graduate Studies鈥� Faculty Teaching Award

Presentation
2025-2026:
Professor Mary Goitom, Graduate Programs in Development Studies, and Social Work

3. Minutes (Previous Meeting April 2, 2026) (.docx)

4. Business Arising from the Minutes

5. Dean's Remarks

Dean Alice MacLachlan

6. Changes to Faculty Regulations:  Graduate Supervision, and Policy on Appointments to the Faculty of Graduate Studies

For discussion
Associate Dean Academic, Cheryl van Daalen-Smith
Associate Director, Graduate Academic Affairs, Wes Moir
Proposal (.docx)

7. Summer Authority

For approval
Motion: 鈥渢hat all items that need Council approval be delegated to the FGS Academic Planning & Policy Committee after the last meeting of Council in this academic year and until the first meeting of Council in the next academic year.鈥�

8. Report of the Nominating Committee

For information
Associate Dean Academic, Cheryl van Daalen-Smith
Report (.pdf)

9. Reports from Faculty of Graduate Studies' Representatives to Senate Committees

Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, Senate Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee
Anne MacLennan, Senate Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Naomi Couto, Senate Executive Committee

10. Student Electronic Communication Policy

For information
Associate Dean Students Tokunbo Ojo
Policy (.pdf)

11. Senate Synopses

Summaries of Senate meetings of March 26 and April 23, 2026 (URL, .pdf)

12. Other Business

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N.B.: This meeting will be held in person.

1. Welcome and Chair鈥檚 Remarks

Chair Mike Zryd

2. Supporting Indigenous Graduate Students

Presentation
Gasw茅帽dah 鈥� A Framework for Graduate Supervision with Indigenous Graduate Students (.pdf)
Dr. Ruth Green

3. Minutes (Minutes of Previous Meeting March 5, 2026) (.docx)

4. Business Arising from the Minutes

5. Dean's Remarks

Dean Alice MacLachlan

6. Changes to Faculty Regulations: Leave to Appeal

For approval
Associate Director, Graduate Academic Affairs Wes Moir
Motion (.docx)

7. Changes to Faculty Regulations: Oral Examination Guidelines and Reporting of Results

For approval
Associate Director, Graduate Academic Affairs Wes Moir
Motion (.docx) New file as amended at the meeting

8. Reports from Faculty of Graduate Studies' Representatives to Senate Committees

Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, Senate Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee
Anne MacLennan, Senate Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Naomi Couto, Senate Executive Committee

9. Senate Synopsis

Summary of Senate meeting of February 26, 2026 (URL, .pdf)

10. Other Business

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This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting鈥檚 email notice.

1. Welcome and Chair鈥檚 Remarks

Chair Mike Zryd

2. Division of Equity, People and Culture

Presentation (.pdf)
Parissa Safai, Vice-President Equity, People & Culture

3. Launch of the Graduate Student Certificate in Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEDIA)

Presentation
Guests: Dalia El Farra, Advisor, Education & Communications, and Oliver Martin, Director Workplace Restoration & Culture, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion

4. Minutes (Minutes of Previous Meeting February 5, 2026) (.docx)

5. Dean's Remarks

Dean Alice MacLachlan

6. The Graduate Supervision Capacity-Building Professional Development Fund

Associate Dean Academic Cheryl van Daalen-Smith
Supervision toolkit capacity-building fund (URL, pdf)

7. Changes to Faculty Regulations: Leave to Appeal

For discussion
Associate Director, Graduate Academic Affairs Wes Moir
Motion (.docx)

8. University Academic Plan

For discussion
Presentation (.pptx)
Dean Alice MacLachlan
University Academic Plan 2025-2030 Consultations聽(URL, pdf)

9. Reports from Faculty of Graduate Studies' Representatives to Senate Committees

Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, Senate Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee
Anne MacLennan, Senate Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Naomi Couto, Senate Executive Committee

10. Other Business

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We鈥檝e got a series of webinars planned to help you choose Graduate Studies at 91亚色.

Wherever you are in your graduate school journey, holding an offer, waiting on a decision, or simply exploring your options, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) invites you to Choose Grad 91亚色, a week-long lunch-hour webinar series designed to support your decision-making process. Running from March 23 to March 27, 2026, this series helps demystify graduate studies at 91亚色 and gives you a clearer picture of what it鈥檚 like to be part of our graduate community.

Across five online sessions, you鈥檒l hear from decanal leadership, faculty, staff, current students, and alumni about why 91亚色 is an excellent place to pursue graduate studies and how a 91亚色 degree can help you make an impact beyond the University. All webinars take place online via Zoom from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. ET. Registration is free and now open.

TOPIC: Navigating A Graduate Degree with Dean MacLachlan

DATE: Monday, March 23, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: In this webinar, our Vice Provost & Dean (Alice MacLachlan) will be speaking on the role of the student in a graduate degree, degree types and structures in the different disciplines, forming your individualised research ideas, and supports for personal and research development.

TOPIC: Learning about Grad School from Our Alumni 鈥� Panel Discussion

DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: Entering a master鈥檚 program or continuing into a PhD presents many considerations for students to think about. We want to help support future students in their decision-making process! Associate Dean Academic, Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, will be speaking with both master鈥檚 and doctoral alumni to learn about their graduate student experience, and how their degrees have supported their future aspirations. The panelists will bring rich perspectives to future students grappled with various questions and share resources available to graduate students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

TOPIC: How to Pay for Grad School: Funding, Scholarships, Bursaries, OSAP, and more

DATE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: Join us to learn more about the many kinds of financial support available to graduate students to help fund their studies. This session will cover the separate categories of financial support, including funding packages, scholarships, other awards, bursaries, and OSAP. Learn more about which supports require an application, which supports you are automatically considered for, and the various timelines associated with each.

TOPIC: Discussion Panel with Current Scholars

DATE: Thursday, March 26, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: Join us to learn more about the graduate student experience at 91亚色. Our student panellists will discuss a range of topics, including their application experience, the transition from undergraduate to graduate studies, funding, scholarships, program experiences, research & supervision experience, and much more.

TOPIC: Coming to Canada - The International Student Experience

DATE: Friday, March 27, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: Coming to Canada: The International Student Experience is an engaging session designed to help prospective and newly admitted students understand what life in Canada truly looks like, from navigating academics and campus culture to settling into a new country with confidence. Through real stories, practical guidance, and honest insights into the challenges and opportunities international students face, this session prepares learners to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of what to expect, where to find support, and how to make the most of their Canadian journey.

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Supporting Your Transition: Pre-Arrival Webinars

New students are encouraged to look ahead to program orientation events, many of which will take place over the summer or at the start of the Fall semester. To support early preparation, the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) offers a series of virtual pre-arrival webinars designed to help ensure a smooth transition into your program. These sessions serve as a guide to the key steps between acceptance and the start of classes.

TOPIC: Study Permit Application Support Session for Graduate Students

DATE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

TIME: 9:00鈥�10:00 a.m. ET

Details of Session: Join our support session led by 91亚色 International鈥檚 licensed immigration advisors. Learn how to navigate the study permit application process, avoid common mistakes, and get answers to your questions. This session is designed to ensure you feel confident as you take this important step toward studying in Canada.

TOPIC: You've Been Admitted! What's Next?

DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: In this session, we will go over a checklist of useful resources such as: how to accept your offer, submitting required documentation to meet conditions, accommodations for students with a disability, setting up Passport 91亚色 and your email account, how to register for academic terms, how to enrol in courses, getting your YU card, the cost of living in Toronto, transit options, health plans and services, attending GRAD@91亚色 and more! 

TOPIC: How to Pay for Grad School: Funding, Scholarships, Bursaries, OSAP, and more

DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: Join us to learn more about the many kinds of financial support available to graduate students to help fund their studies. In this session we will cover each of these separate categories of financial support: Funding Packages Scholarships Other Awards Bursaries OSAP Learn more about which supports require an application, which supports you are automatically considered for, and the various timelines associated with each.

TOPIC: Ask Us Anything: Applying for a Study Permit for Graduate Programs

DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

TIME: 9:00鈥�10:00 a.m. ET

Details of Session: Join 91亚色 International鈥檚 licensed immigration advisors for an interactive Q&A session designed to help you understand the process and get answers to what matters most to you.

TOPIC: Discover Graduate Supervision at 91亚色

DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: This webinar explores the role supervision plays in graduate studies, highlighting how it shapes your learning experience. Designed for new graduate students, we will unpack the Ontario Principles for Graduate Supervision, focusing on student responsibilities. Hearing from current grad students, participants will learn tips for effective supervisor-student relationships, do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s for understanding expectations, and making the most of your supervisory experience. Our goal is to help start you off on a successful grad school journey. 

TOPIC: Navigating Course Registration and Online Resources at 91亚色

DATE: Thursday, June 25, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: In this session, we will go over the various web platforms at 91亚色 that you should become familiar with. This includes: Registering Online, Enrolling in Courses, our Faculty of Graduate Studies鈥� website, your graduate program website, 91亚色鈥檚 Events Calendar, Better Together, Appointment Booking Portals, Important Contacts, Incoming Class Facebook Group, and more!

TOPIC: A New Chapter: Dean MacLachlan Welcomes New Graduate Students to 91亚色

DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: In this special session from the Dean of Graduate Studies, we are excited to connect with you and introduce you to the incredible opportunities that await you at 91亚色. This conversation is your chance to learn more about our vibrant academic community, the support systems in place to help you succeed, and the lifelong connections you鈥檒l build here. We look forward to answering your questions, sharing insights and resources, and helping you navigate this exciting new graduate studies chapter.

TOPIC: A Day in the Life of an MA Student

DATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: This session will feature a group of current MA students from a variety of programs talking about their experiences during the transition to graduate school. We'll discuss what 'a day in the life' looks like, what the most surprising thing about graduate school was, tips and tricks for incoming students, and more!

TOPIC: A Day in the Life of an MSc/MASc Student

DATE: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

TIME: 12:00鈥�1:00 p.m. ET

Details of Session: This session will feature a group of current MSc/MASc students from a variety of programs talking about their experiences during the transition to graduate school. We'll discuss what 'a day in the life' looks like, what the most surprising thing about graduate school was, tips and tricks for incoming students, and more!

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This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting鈥檚 email notice.

1. Welcome and Chair鈥檚 Remarks

Chair Mike Zryd

2. Mitacs Programming for the Graduate Community

Presentation (.pptx)
Guest: Rachel Sung, Mitacs Specialist/Business Development Specialist, VISTA/Innovation 91亚色
(鲍搁尝);听 (URL)

3. Minutes (Previous Meeting, December 4, 2025) (.docx)

4. Business Arising from the Minutes

5. Dean's Remarks

Dean Alice MacLachlan

6. Osgoode Professional Development: Exemptions from Faculty of Graduate Studies鈥� Regulations

Meghan Thomas, Director, International and Professional Graduate Programs

For approval

Osgoode Professional Graduate Programs exemption from FGS Regulations and new Osgoode Professional Graduate Regulations (.docx)
Draft Professional Graduate Regulations 鈥� Comparison Chart (.docx)

7. Changes to Faculty Regulations: Applicability

Associate Director, Graduate Academic Affairs Wes Moir

For approval

Motion (.docx)

8. Update to Faculty Regulations: Change of Program/Change Within a Program

Associate Director, Graduate Academic Affairs Wes Moir

For approval

Motion (.docx)

9. Reports from Faculty of Graduate Studies' Representatives to Senate Committees

Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, Senate Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee
YU-card FAQ for Faculty and Staff Fall 2025 (.pdf)

Anne MacLennan, Senate Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Naomi Couto, Senate Executive Committee

10. Senate Synopses

Summaries of meetings of November 27 and December 11, 2025, and January 22, 2026 (URL/.pdf)

11. Other Business

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This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. The link and password to join the meeting may be found via the meeting鈥檚 email notice. Please note this year's new meeting start time.

1. Welcome and Chair鈥檚 Remarks

Welcome and Chair鈥檚 Remarks
Acting Chair Arash Habibi Lashkari

2. Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award (URL)

Presentation

3. Minutes (Previous Meeting, November 6, 2025) (.docx)

4. Business Arising from the Minutes

5. Dean's Remarks

Dean Alice MacLachlan

6. Supervisory Hub Update

Associate Dean Academic Cheryl van Daalen-Smith
For discussion
Graduate Supervision Handbook - 91亚色 (.pdf)
Graduate Supervision Resources Hub Update (.docx)

7. University Academic Plan

For discussion
Anne MacLennan, Senate Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Reference (.pdf)

8. Reports from Faculty of Graduate Studies' Representatives to Senate Committees

Cheryl van Daalen-Smith, Senate Academic Standards, Curriculum & Pedagogy Committee
Anne MacLennan, Senate Academic Policy, Planning and Research Committee
Naomi Couto, Senate Executive Committee

9. Other Business

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