Academic Resources
Tri-Council Scholarship Database
The assistant dean of Graduate Studies and the College of Medicine Graduate Student Society (CMGSS) have developed a database of previous successful tri-council applications so that current College of Medicine graduate students can have an example to reference for future applications. If you are interested in providing your application to this database, or obtaining access to the database, you can do so by emailing ovdr.grad@usask.ca
Frequently Used Forms for Graduate Students
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has compiled a list of frequesntly used forms for students to access in one place.
Writing Help
The Graduate Writing Guide, provided by the USask library, provides a list of strategies and insight into graduate-level writing expectations.
Services and Attractions
Established in 1907, nestled along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, our historic campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in Canada. USask boasts of multiple museums and galleries, successful sports teams, theatre, gardens, as well as fitness facilities, libraries, veterinary medical care, dental care, and dining experiences.
Professional Development
The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) has accumulated a list of services designed to encourage personal and professional growth for graduate students and post-doctoral scholars.
Student Associations
The College of Medicine Graduate Student Society (CMGSS) exists to serve the college's graduate students in various aspects.
The CMGSS represents graduate students from all departments in the College of Medicine to the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Council, the college's Faculty Council, the college's Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral committee, and plan social events to enhance to graduate student experience. This includes the Departments of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology (APP), Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology (BMI), Community Health and Epidemiology (CHEP), and Health Sciences (HSC). Visit their website to help build an active and supportive research community within the college, and stay up-to-date with coming events.
The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) is a not-for-profit organization that represents over 4000 graduate students at USask. The GSA provides professional, academic, and social activities and services, and promotes awareness of issues relevant to graduate students. All graduate students at USask are members of the GSA and thus have the right to vote in elections, referenda, and at general meetings. The GSA also provides your Health and Dental Plan and the UPass.
The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) is the representative body for all USask undergraduate, extension, and certificate students. They are a non-profit corporation governed by an elected four-member student executive and University Students' Council. The USSU operates a number of centres including the Women's Centre, Pride Centre, Help Centre, and Food Centre. The USSU centres are open to all students and provide resources, support and services in a warm, positive environment.