The GSA’s community and events platform.

Join the GSA Community.

Heartbeat is where current Laurier graduate students (Masters/PhD) foster connections with another by asking questions, posting, and commenting about their grad school experience in a safe and supportive environment. Additionally, Heartbeat is where graduate students will find out about and RSVP to our GSA events.

Are you looking for a way to connect and engage with other grad students?

  • Heartbeat’s Intros channel is home to every member’s bio on the platform - if you’re looking to find someone in the same program or with common interests, you can find them here!

  • Embark on a journey of productivity and mutual support with our Graduate Student Accountability Circle! This ongoing biweekly gathering is designed exclusively for graduate students seeking a conducive environment to catch up, share progress, and power through academic tasks.

  • Heartbeat is home to “Collectives”, which are individual channels that allow you to connect with your fellow Grad students based on particular interests!

Are you looking for a place to find resources, supports, and ask questions?

  • Because the GSA and Heartbeat are third-party to the institution, our platform is a confidential, safe space for you to go to ask any questions you may have.

  • On Heartbeat, you can easily find info on all of the benefits of being a member of the GSA. Did you know that you have access to Studentcare’s health and dental plan, 24/7 mental health and well-being services, and a consultation service for any legal questions you may have?

  • On Heartbeat, a lot of the support is by the community, for the community. There’s no shame in not knowing the answer to any question you may have. That’s why we’re here! We even have an “anonymous asks” channel where you can direct your questions and maintain your anonymity. We uplift and empower each other to reach new heights together!

Do you want to discover what exciting events and programs are happening within the community?

  • Discover everything that the GSA has in-store on Heartbeat!

  • Not on-campus? That’s okay! Through Heartbeat, the GSA also facilitates online programming so that everyone can get involved and engage with the graduate student community.

  • Our opportunities to engage don’t stop at only being social - our programming can be great for your personal and professional development too! Check out our courses within Heartbeat.

With Heartbeat, getting involved in the graduate student community that you’re a part of is as simple as joining.

“How do I join?“

Every enrolled* Laurier Graduate student will receive an invite to their @mylaurier email address. If you can’t find your invite, be sure to check your “other/junk” folders or proceed using the following sign up.

To create an account, you must use your @mylaurier.ca email.

*Must be registered in classes.