student organizations
student organizations
student governance
get connected with student representatives
CURRICULUM, TEACHING & LEARNING STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Office Hours in the summer are by appointment only. We will hold regular office hours in the Fall/Winter sessions every Friday from 12-1pm.
labour unions
know your rights
CUPE 3907: Union for Graduate Assistants at OISE
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3907 (CUPE Local 3907) represents graduate assistants at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), U of T. All are graduate students at OISE, are employed in research and / or field development-oriented projects contributing to their academic and professional development.
Go to their website to learn about your benefits & representatives.
CUPE 3902 Unit 1: Union for Teaching Assistants
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902, Unit 1 (CUPE Local 3902) represents University of Toronto students, mainly graduate students, working as teaching assistants, teaching laboratory assistants, markers, graders and instructors.
Go to their website to learn about your benefits & representatives.
CUPE 3902 Unit 3: Union for Sessional lecturers
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902, Unit 3 (CUPE Local 3902) represents teaching assistants, students and postdoctoral course instructors, TA trainers, accessibility services workers, exam invigilators, lab demonstrators, writing instructors, sessional lecturers and postdoctoral research fellows.
Go to their website to learn about your benefits & representatives.
USW Local 1998: Union for Casual Admin & Tech Employment
The United Steelworkers, Casuals Unit, Local 1998 (USW Local 1998) represents casual administrative and technical employees at UofT.
Go to their collective agreement to learn about more.
student clubs and groups
meet other students
mentorship and peer support programs
learn about different career options and/or connect with your peers
This program is for OISE students only. It tends to be targeted for those who are not in a research stream program or those wanting to pursue career options outside of academia.
This program is open to all graduate student at UofT. Hart House asks grad students to fill out a comprehensive form and matches you with a mentor, who meets with you at least three times to help you work towards career goals. Any type of OISE student could apply, although it is for those looking to explore career options outside of academia.
Grad Minds Peer Support Program
Grad Minds is a group that focuses on graduate mental health. Their peer support intiative pairs graduate students with other grad students. This peer support isn't focused on career development, but peers supporting each other with mental health.
athletic centres
go to the gym, take a fitness class, or join a sports team
Athletic Centre - 55 Harbour Street
The Athletic Centre is home to seven gymnasia, three pools, a strength and conditioning centre, indoor track, dance studio, cardio machines, tennis and squash courts, and steam rooms.
They also have drop-in fitness classes. Go to their website for the most up-to-date information about classes.
Hart House Fitness - 7 Hart House Circle
Hart House is has virtual and online fitness opportunities for students. Read about their offerings here.
Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport - 100 Devonshire Place
The Goldring Centre has been designed to welcome everyone from the university and local community who is interested in physical activity and sport - from students, faculty and staff looking for a great place to work out, to intercollegiate, intramural and international-level student-athletes coming to train, practice and compete.
Students can drop in to workout.
creative activities
embrace your creativity
Take a film, photography, drama, visual arts, cooking or writing class/workshop.