Professional Development Requirement

The University of Alberta requires graduate students to develop professional skills and qualities that enable students to be prepared and competitive in today's ever changing job market.

Students are required to complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of structured activity to complete the Professional Development (PD) Requirement. All graduate students admitted in Fall 2016 and onward will be required to develop and follow and individual Professional Development Plan (IDP).

Please review the FGSR Professional Development Requirement to understand responsibilities and deadlines for IDP and PD.