Graduate Student Resources
While you’re hard at work on your graduate studies — regardless of the college or department you’re participating in — the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) is your home faculty.
GPS provides everything you need to support your grad career: admissions, funding, scholarships, teaching preparation, professional development, academic record-keeping, thesis support and convocation.
Apply for Convocation
A step-by-step to successfully applying for convocation.
Thesis Preparation, Requirements + Deadlines
A step-by-step guide to correctly formatting and submitting your thesis.
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE)
Learn about the ways SAGE supports graduate students who identify as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit and students doing research with and for Indigenous people and communities.
Getting to Know the University of Alberta
Explore Campus
Get to know the U of A campus — from a birds-eye view, or through a virtual tour from the comfort of your seat.
Stay Connected
Make sure you know about important U of A news and information — from the perspective of students, faculty and staff.
Accessing Graduate Student Support + Services
Grad Life
These are almost all the resources you need to live your best life as a U of A graduate student.
Student Wellness
Access resources to support your mental and physical well-being.
Beyond Campus
Learn more about what to do beyond campus, in Edmonton and across Alberta.
Student Support Services
Access the right resources to help you navigate your academic career at the U of A.
Start Early
Register for courses, meet admissions conditions and sign up for your ONEcard before your deadlines.
Student Service Portal
Connect with GPS and the university services you need, when you need them in the Student Service Portal.