Inside the TMU Grad Studies Fair
Deciding to pursue graduate studies is a significant investment of time, resources and ambition. For prospective students, navigating program options, admissions requirements, funding opportunities and future career pathways can be challenging. Beyond finding the right program, students want to understand the opportunities a graduate degree can offer and the support available along the way.
The Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (YSGPS) aimed to make that process easier with Toronto Metropolitan University's inaugural Graduate Studies Fair.
Held Thursday, Nov. 5 at TMU's Student Learning Centre (SLC), the fair welcomed more than 500 prospective students to connect in person with representatives from over 50 graduate programs, admissions officers and faculty members from across the university.
Attendees had the opportunity to explore program options, ask questions about admissions requirements and application deadlines and learn about funding opportunities, scholarships and awards. They also connected with university services offering resources to support their academic, professional and personal development.
Participating services included Career, Co-op and Student Success, the Graduate Leadership Institute, Graduate Mentoring Program (Tri-Mentoring), Graduate Research Help Services, International Student Support, Graduate Student Support, Master's Thesis and MRP Coaching, and Teaching Development.
Led by Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Officer Christine Mazurkiewicz, the event offered more than information sharing. It created opportunities for meaningful conversations, helping prospective students gain a clearer understanding of graduate education at TMU, connect with faculty and staff, and discover the community and resources available to support their success.
As prospective students navigate an increasingly complex postsecondary landscape, personal connections and access to clear, practical information can make all the difference. Through initiatives like the Graduate Studies Fair, YSGPS is helping students make informed decisions about their next academic and professional steps.
Graduate Studies Fair Committee members smile for the camera at the event's photo booth.
Did you attend the fair? Share your experience by completing our feedback form (external link) .
Exploring graduate studies? Attend an upcoming Graduate Admissions information session to learn more about programs, admissions and opportunities at TMU.