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    Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

    The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS) is here to support you throughout your graduate journey.

    You can rely on FGPS for key aspects of the graduate student experience from navigating the application process to managing your academic progress and funding.

    Our goal is to ensure that you feel supported so you can excel in your program, develop professional and scholarly skills, and prepare for your future career.

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    Managing Your Program

    Find all the information you need about managing your graduate program. Navigate the key steps in your graduate journey, whether you’re pursuing a course-based master’s, a research master’s through a major research project (MRP) or thesis, or a doctoral dissertation.

    Our guide also covers essential tasks like registration, working with advisors, managing absences or withdrawals, and understanding academic policies and resources to support your success.

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    Graduate Student Experience

    ASPIRE

    ASPIRE is graduate student programming that supports you from pre-arrival, through your academic programming and life after Laurier. Our incoming graduate student support programming provides you with information to help prepare you for life as a graduate student. As a student, ASPIRE offers skills training to support you in your studies and research, and develop professional skills you'll need in your career.

    Graduate Students' Association

    The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) represents graduate students and seeks to enhance the vibrancy of the graduate student community. Graduate students are supported through programming, services, grants and bursaries and representation on committees.  

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    Contact Us

    E: fgps@wlu.ca 

    T: 548.889.5574

    Make sure you include your student ID in emails and voicemails. 

    Visit Us

    Office location: DAWB 1-102

    Hours: 

    • Monday, Tuedsay, Thursday, Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Closed daily for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

    Events Calendar

    • 9

      Sep

      ASPIRE Certificate Series - Rock The First Day

      4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

      Zoom

    • 17

      Sep

      ASPRIRE Certificate Series - Rock the First Day

      10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

      Zoom

    • 24

      Sep

      P4E Job Fair 2025

      10 A.M. - 3 P.M.

    • 26

      Sep

      ASPRIRE Certificate Series - Rock the First Day

      NOON - 1:30 P.M.

      Zoom

    • 27

      Sep

      Laurier Football vs UofT Varsity Blues - Homecoming

      NOON - 3:30 P.M.

      University Stadium

    • 2

      Oct

      ASPIRE Certificate Series - Sparking Student Engagement

      4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

      Zoom

    • 6

      Oct

      ASPIRE Certificate Series - Providing Student Feedback and feedforward

      10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

      Zoom

    • 6

      Oct

      Cancelled - ASPIRE Certificate Series - Providing Student Feedback and feedforward

      10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

      Zoom

    • 10

      Oct

      Laurier Football vs Carleton Ravens - Senior Night

      6 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

      University Stadium

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