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    Aspire: Graduate Student Support

    As graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, Aspire supports you from pre-arrival, through your academic program, and even beyond graduation. 

    We collaborate between faculties and campus partners to ensure you have all the support you need to succeed and to provide programming that complements your program of study.

    Our goals for Aspire are to support students with:

    • building community and wellness
    • achieving academic success
    • developing skills and professionalization
    • exploring career options
    • strengthening research skills

    Graduate Student Journey

    Before you start, Aspire supports your transition to graduate studies and academic programs. Once you begin your studies, Aspire supports your professional development throughout your program and prepares you for your career. After you graduate, Aspire is here to refresh your skills, help you refocus, or find new paths.

    I'm an Incoming Graduate Student

    If you're just starting your graduate journey at Laurier, register and attend Graduate Student Orientation, build your network and support system and start early. Find information about your next steps and how to be prepared before you start your classes. 

    Go to Incoming Student Support

    I'm a Current Graduate Student

    Find professional development and skills resources to complement your program of study. These programs and workshops will help you in your studies and research, and help you prepare for life after Laurier. 

    Explore Skills Training and Professionalization Workshops and Programs

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