Initiatives

Ten Thousand Coffees

As a student, you also have the opportunity to join Laurier's, online connections platform through Ten Thousand Coffees. On this exclusive, Laurier Hub, all grad students throughout their academic journey will have the chance to connect with alumni and alumni can connect with others as well.

Sign up and get connected.

Thesis Printing

Although it is no longer required to print a physical copy of your thesis, you may want to get a copy. Thesis printing and binding can be expensive, but as a member of the GSA you can get a copy printed through printing services at a discounted rate. You can use your Laurier username and password to place your order.

Resources

Grad Studies Checklist

Have you recently been accepted for graduate study at Laurier? Congratulations! Pursuit of a graduate degree is an important investment in your personal growth and future career. Gain the most value from your investment, by completing the grad student checklist.

Student-Advisor Discussion Checklist

After acceptance into graduate school, the GSA recommends you use the following checklist as a guide for discussing mutual expectations between a graduate student and advisor. The student and advisor should discuss minimum and ideal expectations for the completion of the degree, and revisit those expectations while evaluating whether satisfactory progress is being made toward meeting those expectations.

Both the Graduate Student and the Advisor should complete the checklist.

Download the checklist.

How To Talk To People: Explaining Your Research To Family, Friends, and Humans Outside of Your Area

Stuck trying to explain what exactly it is you do again? Don't worry. Our research committee has put together this handy infographic so you can avoid those awkward conversations at your next social function. Download your copy.

5 Tips on Dealing with Criticism

Receiving criticism isn’t easy. Below are some tips to help you process it. Download your copy.

Useful Phrases for Academic Writing

Using the same words over and over in your writing? Here are some alternatives. Download your copy.