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Join the community!
The GSS is committed to strengthening and diversifying the grad student experience at UVic through the involvement of grad students from all departments on campus. We’d love to get to know you! We offer invaluable means of making connections and the opportunity to campaign on advocacy projects that you are passionate about — not to mention that your work with the GSS can help you add valuable skills to your professional development portfolio. Please explore the opportunities for involvement and find your fit here at the GSS!
Executive Board
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of our Executive Board members
Grad Rep Council
Interested in joining the Graduate Representative Council to represent your department at the GSS? We’d love to have you! Click for information about GRC, committees, meetings, and agendas.
Annual General Meeting
The GSS holds an AGM in the spring and an SGM in the fall, where we present updates to our membership and ratify election results. Come learn what the GSS is doing for you!
Elections
The GSS Executive Board Elections – NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! The GSS is seeking five committed advocates to serve on our Board from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Referendum
A couple times a year, we ask our membership to vote on important issues that affect our organization, our advocacy work, the GSS fees that grad students pay, and where that money goes. Learn more here!
UVic Committees
Learn about graduate student representation on UVic committees and how you can get involved.
Work at the GSS
The GSS prefers to hire grad students whenever we can. Check here to see if we’re hiring!
GSS Newsletter
Keep up to date on everything going on at the GSS by subscribing to our bi-weekly newsletter!
Get Involved
Join us in shaping the grad student experience at UVic! Connect, advocate, and gain valuable skills. Explore opportunities to get involved today!