Grad Visit Days 2026 — Schedule & Logistics

Grad Visit Days 2026 is a three-day event for newly admitted Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students to learn about our research programs at the Department of Computer Science and see first-hand what graduate life is like at University of Toronto. It is an opportunity for students to meet our faculty and graduate students, and to learn more about the University and the resources available. 

Depending on the travel origin, hotel accommodation will be provided (Single room; maximum room occupancy of two guests per room) and as well as reimbursements for reasonable travel expenses; more details can be found below. 

Schedule

Monday, March 23 

3 – 5:30 p.m. Check-in at Chelsea Hotel 

33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4 

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception at Chelsea Hotel 
Scott Room, located on 3rd Floor 

6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner at Chelsea Hotel 
The Rossetti Ballroom, 3rd Floor  

Tuesday, March 24 

8 a.m. Escorted walk from Chelsea Hotel to Bahen Centre for Information Technology 

8:15 – 9 a.m. Breakfast and Registration 
BA 3200, Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E4 

9 – 10:15 a.m. Welcome from the Chair; Associate Chair, Graduate Studies; Representative of the CSGS and the GVD Planning Committee 

Administrative Presentation: So, you have received your offer, now what? 
Presenter: TBC 
Keynote Presentation:  TBC

10:15 – 11:00 a.m. U of T Entrepreneurship
Find out more about the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship supports and provides mentorship, expertise, resources, and strategic connections to give entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey the tools they need to effectively start, build and scale their businesses.

Presenters: Jennifer Fraser, Director of Innovation and Jon French, Director of UofT Entrepreneurship.

11 – 11:15 a.m. Morning Break 

11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Graduate Student Panel Session 
Get the perspectives that matter on your specific questions. Join us for discussions moderated by current students about the student experience at U of T. 

Panel Speakers: To be announced 
Moderator: Professor Ningning Xie  

12:00 – 12:15 p.m. Travel to the Hart House from Bahen Centre for Information Technology 

12:15 – 2:00 p.m. GVD Luncheon at the Hart House Music Room 
7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3 

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Travel from the Hart House to Bahen Centre for Information Technology 

2:15 – 2:45 p.m. 
Option 1: U of T Housing Session 
U of T’s Housing Services will be there to provide information on on-campus residence options and advice for your housing search off-campus. Presenter: Deepam Patel, Housing Communications Officer, U of T Housing 

Option 2: Faculty-Student One-on-Ones  

2:45 – 3:45 p.m. 
Option 1: Faculty Research Presentations: More details to come! 

Option 2: Faculty-Student One-on-Ones 

 
3:45 – 5:00 p.m. 
Option 1:  Faculty-Student One-On-Ones   

Option 2: Vector Tour (meet at BA 3200)  
Led by Johannah Thumb, Manager, Student Engagement, Daniel Oltianu, Research Engagement and Data Coordinator and student ambassadors.

Option 3:  DCS Women Welcome to DCS Tea (BA 7231)

5:30 p.m. onwards Evening Group-Led Activities: More details to come. 

Wednesday, March 25 

9 –10:00 a.m. DCS Breakfast Bingo hosted by CSGS 
BA 3200, Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2E4 

Mingle with current graduate students at the University of Toronto during this student-hosted event. The Computer Science Graduate Society (CSGS) will lead a casual bingo to provide additional information about university-life, research expectations, and life in Toronto from a graduate student perspective.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Option 1: Vector Tour (meet at BA 3200) 
Tour led by Johannah Thumb, Manager, Student Engagement and student ambassadors.

Option 2: Student Guided Campus Tour (meet at BA 3200) 
Tour will last approximately 3-4 hours, please ensure that you have checked out of your hotel in advance of the tour. Advanced registration will be required for this tour. More information to come. 

11 a.m. Check-out from Chelsea Hotel