Ends that Don't Meet

This report synthesizes the survey findings to support ongoing policy discussions within the University, guide the UTGSU’s external advocacy, and deepen public understanding of the realities faced by graduate students.
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Elections Results

The UTGSU General Elections have concluded! Successful candidates will hold office from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
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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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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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Health & Dental Plan

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

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Grants & Bursaries

The UTGSU provides financial support and funding for members.

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Academic Advocacy

The UTGSU provides its members with confidential advocacy services.

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UTGSU Governance

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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GradFest Orientation

Join us for GradFest 2026, the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union's official orientation event. It will be a festive and vibrant evening designed to welcome new graduate students into the UTGSU community.

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Get Involved

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

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News

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February 24, 2026

On the Restructuring of OSAP and the End of the Tuition Freeze

The Executive Committee of the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU), representing over 22,000 graduate students across four campuses, opposes the Ontario government’s decision to restructure OSAP from a...
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January 14, 2026

Statement of Support for Iranian Students Amid Communication Disruptions

Dear University of Toronto Graduate Student Community, We are writing to acknowledge the deeply difficult circumstances many of our Iranian students are currently facing. With widespread internet blackouts and communication...
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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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