Graduate Students' Association of the University of Calgary

Graduate Students' Association of the University of Calgary A student run organization, dedicated to enhancing the experience of all graduate students.

A non-for-profit organization governed by U of C graduate students, the GSA is charged with promoting and serving the social, academic and practical well-being and growth of graduate students on campus. The GSA oversees and promotes workshops, special events, the provision of financial aid and support as well as the facilitation of career-based growth and development for graduate students as they progress through their university programs.

🎟️ Student tickets are here!Get discounted tickets to select Saddledome events with your student email. Choose your even...
10/06/2026

🎟️ Student tickets are here!

Get discounted tickets to select Saddledome events with your student email. Choose your event, select your tickets, and enjoy the show for less! 🙌

🔗 Get your tickets here: https://gsa.ucalgary.ca/events-2-2/

🎓 Fall GSA Awards, Bursaries & Funding Opportunities Looking for financial support or funding? Check out these GSA oppor...
09/23/2026

🎓 Fall GSA Awards, Bursaries & Funding Opportunities

Looking for financial support or funding? Check out these GSA opportunities:

🏆 Graduate Citizenship Award
Recognizes graduate students for outstanding leadership, dedication, and volunteerism within the University of Calgary and the Alberta community.
📅 Deadline: September 28

💙 GSA Bursary
Provides financial assistance to graduate students experiencing financial hardship due to a range of personal, financial, or systemic circumstances.
📅 Deadline: October 5

🏠 GSA Housing Grant
Provides financial assistance to graduate students experiencing financial hardship related to housing.
📅 Deadline: October 5

💡 Quality Money Program
Supports student-led initiatives that enhance the graduate student experience and foster community, development, and inclusion.
📅 Deadline: October 15

📌 Ready to apply? Click the link below for more information and application details!
https://ucalgary.grantplatform.com/

🤖 What does AI mean for your studies, research, and future career?AI is changing how we learn, conduct research, and wor...
09/16/2026

🤖 What does AI mean for your studies, research, and future career?

AI is changing how we learn, conduct research, and work. What opportunities does it create, and what challenges should we be thinking about?

Join us for AI Conversations: An Interdisciplinary Discussion, where UCalgary professors from Engineering and Education will share different perspectives on the realities of AI.

Come curious and bring your questions. 💬

📅 September 24, 2026 | 5 PM
📍 EEEL 161
🎓 Open to ALL departments — students & faculty

🍕 Food & beverages provided
🎁 Prizes for participation

Featuring:
🎙️ Dr. Soroush Sabbaghan — Werklund School of Education
🎙️ Dr. Sara Saeedi — Schulich School of Engineering
🎙️ Dr. Yani Ioannou — Schulich School of Engineering

🔗 https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_4SmHYUdlCTL17Ho?Q_CHL=qr

🎉 Heading to Campus Expo? Come find the GSA!We’ll be out on campus AND opening our doors for the GSA Open House on Wedne...
09/08/2026

🎉 Heading to Campus Expo? Come find the GSA!

We’ll be out on campus AND opening our doors for the GSA Open House on Wednesday, September 9. 👋

📍 Find us at Campus Expo in the Quad
Stop by our table, meet the GSA team, and learn more about what we do for graduate students.

🎓 Then visit the GSA Office!
Head up to the 10th floor of the Earth Sciences Building between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to check out our space and enter our raffle for a chance to win swag and beats headphones! 🎧✨

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 The Quad + GSA Office, 10th Floor, Earth Sciences Building

Find us at the Expo, then come upstairs and say hi! 💛

09/03/2026

📩 HEALTH & DENTAL UPDATE
Keep an eye on your inbox for important emails about your benefits!
 
🎓 NEW STUDENTS
Look for an email from PBAS Group with instructions to set up your Drawbridge profile.
 
Once registered, you’ll receive a welcome email from Equitable Life.
 
🎓 RETURNING STUDENTS
Look for your Equitable Life welcome email.
 
Haven’t received it yet? Timing may vary depending on when your Fall 2026 Health & Dental fees were processed.
 
💬 HAVE QUESTIONS?
🏢 Drop by the GSA office during office hours and chat with our team.
 
Find our Health & Dental Q&A and coverage information at the link in bio. 🔗
 
🥐 HEALTH & DENTAL INFO SESSION
📅 Tuesday, September 8 | 9:00 a.m. | Hybrid
Join us for breakfast to learn more and get your Health & Dental questions answered.
 
🎟️ Registration is required — sign up through the link in bio!

Your student health & dental plan comes with more coverage than you might think. 💙Join the GSA Health & Dental Info Sess...
09/02/2026

Your student health & dental plan comes with more coverage than you might think. 💙

Join the GSA Health & Dental Info Session to learn what’s covered, how to access services, and how to make the most of your graduate student benefits.

📅 September 8
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Last Defence Lounge + Online (Hybrid)

Whether you're new to UCalgary or just want to better understand your benefits, this session is for you.

https://ow.ly/5Qqs50ZHuo1

🦷 Got questions about your GSA Health & Dental Plan?Join the GSA Health & Dental Info Session to learn more about your c...
08/28/2026

🦷 Got questions about your GSA Health & Dental Plan?

Join the GSA Health & Dental Info Session to learn more about your coverage, how to access services, and how to make the most of your benefits.

📍 In person: Join us at the Last Defence Lounge and enjoy a light breakfast 🥐
💻 Online: Tune in from wherever you are via Zoom

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM

🔗 https://ow.ly/coCy50ZGbqp

🎓 Grad-O 2026 was a success!💙 We loved seeing so many graduate students stop by the GSA booth, connect with us, and get ...
08/26/2026

🎓 Grad-O 2026 was a success!

💙 We loved seeing so many graduate students stop by the GSA booth, connect with us, and get their Health & Dental questions answered.

🍔 A huge thank you to our GSA Council members who served students at the BBQ and helped make the day so welcoming!

🎉 We wrapped things up with the LDL After Party, where so many students came out, connected, and enjoyed the evening.

📱 Congratulations to Emilie, the winner of our iPad raffle!

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us and made Grad-O 2026 such a great start to the year!

08/26/2026

📢 Your GSA Health & Dental Plan is changing
Starting September 1, 2026, Equitable Life will become the new insurance carrier for your GSA Health & Dental Plan.

🧾 Submitting a claim?
Before September 1 → Submit through Drawbridge
September 1 or later → Submit through Equitable Life

📅 Change of Coverage: August 24 to September 11
Eligible returning and September-start students can make eligible changes to their coverage during this period.

🔗 Learn what’s changing, what you need to do, and where to submit your claims at the link in bio.

08/26/2026

📢 Your GSA Health & Dental Plan is changing
Starting September 1, 2026, Equitable Life will become the new insurance carrier for your GSA Health & Dental Plan.

🧾 Submitting a claim?
Before September 1 → Submit through Drawbridge
September 1 or later → Submit through Equitable Life

📅 Change of Coverage: August 24 to September 11
Eligible returning and September-start students can make eligible changes to their coverage during this period.

🔗 Learn what’s changing, what you need to do, and where to submit your claims at https://gsa.ucalgary.ca/health-dental-services-2/

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