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.
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.
- U of A News
- The Quad
- YouAlberta Student Blog
- International Student Services.
- Subscribe to The Shortlist Newsletter for Graduate Students
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.
- Housing
- Parking
- Graduate Students' Association (GSA)
- Graduate Program Manual
- University Calendar
- International
- Research + Innovation
- Student Clubs (BearsDen)
- Book Store
- U of A Athletics
- University of Alberta Library
- Learn About Campus Life
- Grad School Confidential Podcast
Student Wellness
Access resources to support your mental and physical well-being.
- Counselling Services
- Recreation Services
- University Wellness Services
- Interfaith Chaplains' Association
- University Health Centre
Beyond Campus
Learn more about what to do beyond campus, in Edmonton and across Alberta.
- Explore Edmonton
- "This is the Edmonton Metropolitan Region" [Video]
- City of Edmonton
- Arts + Culture
- Cycling in Edmonton
- Public Transportation
- Travel Alberta
Professional Development
Find out about professional development opportunities to round out your academic experience.
- Professional Development
- Professional Development Requirement
- Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP)
- Graduate Teaching and Learning (GTL) Program
- Student Employment
- Events + Training
- Professional Development Online Modules
- Career Centre
- Community Connect Program
- Innovation + Entrepreneurship
Student Support Services
Access the right resources to help you navigate your academic career at the U of A.