Fall 2024 Reminders & Updates
Registration for New & Continuing Students: If you have yet to do so, please register for Fall 2024 ASAP to ensure that you avoid any late fees, loss of eligibility for UPass & Health and Dental Coverage, as well as to ensure that your RA and GA payments are processed on time.
Graduate Student Welcome: All new and returning graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to attend the Graduate Student Welcome on September 19th from 1:00-2:00pm in Andy’s Hall (AH100) to meet representatives from the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and the Graduate Student Association (GSA). Free lunch is provided to those who pre-register at: https://myexperience.uleth.ca/openEvents.htm?eventId=4415&action=displayGlobalEventDetails.
UPass Opt-Out: If you are eligible to opt-out of UPass, please do so on through the Bridge prior to the deadline of September 20th. If you have any questions about UPass, please reach out to Samantha Scout at gsa@uleth.ca
GSA Awards & Bursaries: The GSA has various awards and bursaries available to part-time, full-time, and international graduate students in all programs. These include Travel Awards, Emergency Bursaries, and Research Bursaries. Information about our awards and their deadlines are available at https://www.ulgsa.org/awards
GSA Study Carrels: Study Carrels in the Library are available for lease by graduate students. Each space includes a private room with a desk and working area. Study Carrels require a fully refundable $25 key deposit returned to you at the end of your lease. Please contact gsa@uleth.ca for availability if you are interested in your own study corral. More information is available at https://www.ulgsa.org/spaces
Food Bank Resources: There are multiple FREE food bank resources available to graduate students on campus. For information about food hampers, see (https://www.ulethbridge.ca/artsci/indigenous-student-success-cohort/food-bank-resources). 24/7 food pantries are also available across campus (https://www.ulethbridge.ca/food-for-thought/little-library-food-pantries)
GSA Council Opportunities: If you are interested in joining the GSA council, please reach out to gsa@uleth.ca for information about available positions.