The Faculty of Arts & Science aims to support graduate students in their academic programs and their post-degree career pathways within and beyond academia.
Learn more about professional development, writing support, graduate training and other resources below.
Office of Graduate Professional Development & Student Success
Learn about resources for graduate student development and degree progress, including support for academic unit programming.
Graduate Writing Supports
Explore a variety of writing supports available to graduate students and units, from workshops to writing groups.
PhD Professional Development Cohort Program
Join a cohort of your peers to explore, support and develop the skills needed for career pathways within and beyond academia.
Graduate Pathways Series
These sessions help doctoral students prepare for alt-ac and non-academic careers. Explore options beyond academia and get feedback on job applications. Guest speakers include PhD holders who have found rewarding careers outside the professoriate. Sessions include:
- Exploring Careers Off the Tenure Track
- Translating Academic Experience to Other Careers
- Practical Workshop for Non-Academic Job Materials
Graduate Skills Series
Standalone sessions focussed on helping A&S graduate students develop useful professional skills. Sessions may include:
- Mentoring Junior Colleagues on Research Projects
- Managing Your Time as a New Graduate Student
- Project Management for A&S Graduate Students
Milestones & Pathways Program
Reach key benchmarks in graduate training and succeed with needed skills and knowledge through the Milestones & Pathways Program.
Related Resources
U of T offers many other resources to support your professional development and training:
- Centre for Graduate Professional Development
- Graduate Centre for Academic Communication
- Centre for Graduate Mentorship & Supervision
- Teaching Assistants’ Training Program
- Centre for Research & Innovation Support
- Career Exploration & Education’s Flexible Futures Programming
- Centre for Learning Strategy Support
- Gradlife