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Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)

Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
2-29 Triffo Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T6G 2E1 (see Campus Maps)

Students: Visit our Virtual Counter, where you can meet remotely with an advisor via Zoom. You can also e-mail us at gradmail@ualberta.ca (online applicants: grad.webadm@ualberta.ca). See below for more detailed contact information.

Student Inquiries

General Inquiries

To reach out to FGSR about general academic or program matters:	Email us at gradmail@ualberta.ca Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Admissions Information

To search for a graduate program:	Visit the U of A's graduate programs pages
For inquiries related to program application requirements, deadlines, document requirements, and all other department or program-based admission processes:	Contact the department or faculty in which the program is housed
For general inquiries related to Canadian and International admissions:	Explore FGSR's website for Prospective Students Email grad.admissions@ualberta.ca Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)
For inquiries related to online applications for admissions, including technical issues and application fees:	Email gradwebadm@ualberta.ca
For inquiries related to student IDs (CCIDs):	Contact Information Services and Technology

Academic and Program Information

For general questions about your academic program:	First, reach out to the graduate advisor in your department/faculty Explore FGSR's website for Current Students Email your FGSR Graduate Student Services Specialist Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)
For inquiries about course registrations and final/candidacy exams:	First, reach out to the graduate advisor in your department/faculty Email your FGSR Graduate Student Services Specialist Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)
For inquiries about withdrawals, leaves of absence, and changes of category:	First, reach out to the graduate advisor in your department/faculty Email your FGSR Graduate Student Services Specialist Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)
For changes to your personal or citizenship information:	Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Information about Graduate Scholarships and Student Loan Forms

For questions about graduate scholarships and awards:	Explore the Awards and Funding section of the FGSR website Email grad.awards@ualberta.ca, including your full name and ID number in your e-mail inquiry Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)
To request completion of student loan forms and documents:	Email gradmail@ualberta.ca with your loan forms attached. The completed form will be returned to you via email within 5 business days. Please ensure you are registered prior to requesting verification on your loan forms Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Tuition and Fee Information

For information about your instructional and non-instructional fees:	See the Tuition and Fees section of the FGSR website Email grad.fees@ualberta.ca, including your full name and U of A ID number in your e-mail inquiry Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Information about the Professional Development Requirement

For questions about the PD requirement and learning opportunities:	See the Professional Development section of the FGSR website Email grad.pd@ualberta.ca Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Information about the Academic Integrity and Citizenship Requirement

For questions about ethics requirements and related learning opportunities:	See the Academic Integrity and Ethics Training section of the FGSR website Email grad.pd@ualberta.ca Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Information about Improving Your Teaching Skills

For questions about the Graduate Teaching and Learning Program:	See the Graduate Teaching and Learning section of the FGSR website Email grad.pd@ualberta.ca Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Information about Sharing Your Work with the Wider Community

For questions about the Community Connect Program:	See the Community Connect Program section of the FGSR website Email grad.pd@ualberta.ca Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Information about Internships

For questions about the Graduate Student Internship Program:	See the Graduate Student Internship Program section of the FGSR website Email program staff Visit FGSR's Virtual Counter Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Faculty and Staff Inquiries

General Inquiries

To reach out to FGSR:	Email us at gradmail@ualberta.ca Come see us at Triffo Hall (see office hours above)

Inquiries about Governance and Programs

For the submission and formal approval of changes to the Calendar in the Graduate Programs section (205).	fgsrcal@ualberta.ca
For the development and formal approval of new graduate degree programs and/or specializations.	fgsrgov@ualberta.ca
For the development and formal approval of new international agreements (including Shared Credential agreements)	gsagrmt@ualberta.ca
For the development and formal approval of new graduate awards and scholarships.	awarddev@ualberta.ca

FGSR Associate Deans Appointment Bookings

Students wishing to book an appointment with an FGSR Associate Dean to discuss an academic issue should send a request by email to: ascdean@ualberta.ca

Graduate coordinators or other faculty members wishing to book an appointment with an FGSR Associate Dean to discuss an academic issue can either phone Associate Deans directly or preferably send an email request. (Contact information is located under the "Deans and Associate Deans" tab below.)

For additional information, please consult the Staff Directory below.

Staff Directory

Dean and Associate Deans

Dr. Roger Epp	Interim Vice Provost & Dean	graddean@ualberta.ca (780) 492-2816
Dr. Ali Shiri	Vice-Dean	gradvd@ualberta.ca Phone: TBA
Dr. Andrea MacLeod	Associate Dean	ascdean1@ualberta.ca (780) 492-8959
Dr. Frances Plane	Associate Dean	ascdean2@ualberta.ca (780) 492-5920
Dr. Cagri Ayranci	Associate Dean	ascdean3@ualberta.ca (780) 492-1163
Dr. Micah True	Associate Dean	ascdean4@ualberta.ca (780) 492-1805
Bobbi Schiestel	Faculty General Manager	bobbi.schiestel@ualberta.ca 780-492-2344
Andrea Riewe	Executive Coordinator	ariewe1@ualberta.ca (780) 492-2816
Dena Giroux	Executive Assistant	dgiroux@ualberta.ca Phone: TBA

For more information about FGSR Associate Deans and the programs with which they frequently work, please consult this document.

FGSR Operations

Andrea Riewe	Executive Coordinator	ariewe1@ualberta.ca (780) 492-2816
Barb O'Neil	Financial Administrator	barb.oneil@ualberta.ca (780) 492-3194
Ashley Bilodeau	Communications Associate	ashley.bilodeau@ualberta.ca

Graduate Student Services Specialists

For all inquiries related to Registration, Degree Requirements, Supervisor Updates, Records, Exams & Convocation, please contact the Graduate Student Services Specialist who is responsible for your program. The Specialists work in conjunction with the Primary and Secondary Associate Deans to ensure that all inquiries are handled efficiently and effectively. Please see this list of Graduate Student Services Specialists' Portfolios.

Professional Development and Community Connect Program Staff

Dr. Renee Polziehn	Professional Development & Community Volunteer Program Director	renee.polziehn@ualberta.ca (780) 492-1675
Dr. Kathleen Danser	Educational Curriculum Developer, Graduate Teaching and Learning	danser@ualberta.ca (780) 248-5742
Andrea Spevak	Graduate Student Internship Advisor	andrea.spevak@ualberta.ca (780) 492-1869
Charity Slobod	Community Connect Program Lead & Professional Development Coordinator	cslobod@ualberta.ca (780) 492-0691

Postdoctoral Fellows and Academic Visitors Office

Dr. Jason Acker	Academic Director	pdfolead@ualberta.ca (780) 702-8629

Need to find a specific staff member? Try the UAlberta Find a Person.

If you are experiencing problems with the FGSR website or have a suggestion for us, please contact the webmaster at gswbsite@ualberta.ca.