University of Guelph Grad Student Support Circle (GSSC)

About the Grad Student Support Circle (GSSC)

The GSSC is a weekly meeting of graduate students across all faculties for mutual peer support, in connection with the Student Support Network. It offers an opportunity for connection among graduate students and a safe space to talk about the joys and challenges that are unique to grad studies that can be difficult or unsatisfying to talk about with colleagues, family or friends outside of this specific academic environment.

GSSC circles are open to all graduate students, including those currently on a leave of absence.

While the GSSC is not a professional counselling service, we do offer a confidential and supportive group environment where students can talk through whatever they're experiencing as graduate students, hear perspectives from others, and discuss life in general. 

How to join circle:

Drop by Raithby House, no registration required!

Summer 2025 Hours: Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm at Raithby House

Fall 2025 & Winter 2026 Hours: TBA (hours will change each semester)