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Winter GradFest Coming Soon!

UTGSU Winter GradFest - January 20th at 5 PM
Kick off the winter term with cozy vibes, fresh churros, a lively Service & Volunteer Fair, and fun hands-on activities. It’s the perfect chance to meet fellow grads, discover ways to get involved, and unwind. See you there! 🎉
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UTGSU Grants & Bursaries

Financial support for graduate students, including the Student Conference Bursary and a range of equity-focused bursaries offered in partnership with the School of Graduate Studies. Learn more about funding opportunities and how to apply.
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UofT Food Map

Check out the Food Security Campaign's Uoft Food Map made for students to find cheaper and accessible meals.
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Volleyball League

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Leagues Start: Week of October 20, 2025
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UTGSU Building & Bookings

The UTGSU Building hosts the UTGSU Pub, Grad Loft, Gym and UTGSU staff offices. Check them out!
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UTGSU Events

Check out our upcoming events!
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Your Health & Dental Plan

Learn more about your supplemental health and dental plan, including how and when to submit claims.
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Students united will never be defeated

Your students' union is your megaphone for change. Get involved in the campaigns to increased base funding, improve mental health & wellbeing and fighting the increased cost of living.
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About UTSGU

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The UTGSU is the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union. Founded in 1964, the UTGSU represents more than 22,000 full-time and part-time graduate students at the University of Toronto St. George, Mississauga, Scarborough and Aerospace campuses.

The UTGSU is a membership-driven organization. We are your students’ union and that means you have great opportunities to participate in the decision-making process of the UTGSU. Learn more about how we function in the section below, while also exploring the rest of the site to learn more about how you can get involved in our campaigns, programming, services and other opportunities.

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The University of Toronto Graduate Students' Union (UTGSU) supplementary Health and Dental Plan provides students with unique health benefits.

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The UTGSU provides financial support and funding for members.

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The UTGSU provides its members with confidential advocacy services.

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As a large organization focused on Member engagement, the UTGSU has a comprehensive governing structure as set out in our organizational Bylaws.

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This page is currently under construction as we update details for the upcoming election cycle. Check back soon for timelines, candidate info, and everything you’ll need to get involved!

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There are several ways for Members to get involved at the UTGSU.

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July 2, 2025

40k is 40k – Statement regarding Base Funding Increase

Since the summer of 2024 the UTGSU Base Funding Committee (BFC) has shared a petition with over 2500 graduate student signatures stating: “We, the undersigned University of Toronto graduate students,...
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June 16, 2025

Statement of Support for Students Affected by the Iran-Israel Conflict

Dear University of Toronto Graduate Student Community, As the Executive Committee of the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union, we write with deep concern and solidarity regarding the escalating conflict...
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February 18, 2025

Graduate Students Demand Action on Funding: Candidates Respond to Key Questions on Support for Academia

The GSU is reaching out to as many candidates as possible to determine their stance on graduate student funding and the UPass program. In particular, we asked about their commitment...
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