Welcome to the Graduate Students’ Association of the University of Calgary!

The GSA represents the collective voice of University of Calgary graduate students at the UCalgary and to all levels of government. The GSA supports UCalgary graduate students to succeed academically and socially through valued programs and services and responsive communication channels. 

HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Health & Dental

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Financial Support

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Events

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COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

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Important Dates and Events

Download the GSA 2021-22 Survival Guide here

2020-21 Annual Report
Read the GSA 2020-21 Annual Report HERE

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Financial Support

If you are in need of extra fund for your student project, personal expenses, or academic endeavours, the GSA has you covered. Learn about our various financial support programs designed to ensure your success in graduate school.

  • Emergency Bursary - Open year-round
  • GSA Support Bursary - Open year-round
View details of GSA Financial Support
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We'd like to hear from you!

Are you a TA this Fall? We want to hear from you!
As Graduate Teaching Assistants (GATs) plan for the Fall semester, we would like to hear from you your concerns so that we may better advocate on your behalf. 
Complete our survey before Sept. 10: Click here to go to survey

Thesis Talk Thursday
Read exciting research stories from your fellow #UCalgaryGradStudents every Thursday here: gsa.ucalgary.ca/thesis-talk

Mental Health Support: Empower Me program by StudentCare

As a student covered by the GSA Health Plan, you're entitled to sessions delivered in person, by telephone, by video-counselling, or by e-counselling.

Call 1-833-628-5589 to be connected right away or to be matched with a counsellor, consultant, or life coach on a variety of issues. You can also connect with Empower Me through the EAP Optima mobile app, available for download from the App Store and Google Play.  To create your account on the app, use this access code: 45295QG40

Find more information about the Empower Me Service at the Empower Me website or the FAQ

Empower Me

Volunteer with the GSA

The GSA offers many opportunities to volunteer. Expand your resume and become involved in the graduate student community.
View current volunteer opportunities here: Current Volunteer Opportunities

Get Involved

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Get to know Your 2022-2023 GSA Board of Directors

President
Saaka Sulemana Saaka

Vice President
Academic
James Steele

Vice President
Student Life
Masume Akbari

Vice President
Finance & Services
Cameron Armstrong

Vice President
External
Alex Cameron

ABOUT GSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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