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The Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (YSGPS) is the administrative site for graduate programs at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). YSGPS staff are pleased to provide assistance to applicants, students and faculty.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of TMU, which is being implemented in a phased approach. During this transition period, university documents (e.g, offers of admission) may be issued under the name of TMU and Ryerson University and both should be considered official and equivalent. Normally, documents will not be re-issued. For more information, please visit our Next Chapter site.

TMU will be closed for the winter holidays from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5, 2025.

Office hours

Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In-person service operating hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Admission inquiries

How to Apply
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To start the application process, select your graduate program(s) and review the admission requirements. Visit How to Apply for next steps.

Visit our Admissions FAQ page for commonly asked admissions questions or contact the Graduate Admissions Office directly at gradhelp@torontomu.ca.

Visit Financing Your Studies for information related to billing and payment of tuition and fees for graduate programs.

Visit Financing Your Studies for information on funding packages and to see internal and external graduate scholarships and awards.

Please email gradhelp@torontomu.ca to contact the Graduate Admissions Office directly.

Check out Academic Matters for a number of relevant resources pertaining to graduate studies. If you cannot find what you are looking for or have further questions, please reach contact us using the contact information below.

See important dates for the academic year and find curriculum and course descriptions for graduate programs in the Graduate Academic Calendar.

Please visit Financial Matters for up-to-date information about funding and tuition relating to graduate studies.

Take a look at our online Graduate Student Guide for more information about student engagement opportunities, the Graduate Leadership Institute and Grad Event Calendar.

Discover what academic, career and professional development, inclusion and wellness, international student support, teaching and learning development services and more are available to the graduate community.

Learn more about supports for graduate research and community resources offered to Indigenous learners. The Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) offers support to the entire Toronto Metropolitan University community within equity, diversity and inclusion.

Explore our online portal for prospective students.

View all graduate programs and areas of interest from across faculties and disciplines.

Take a look at our  (PDF file) online viewbook to learn more about graduate studies at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Browse a  (PDF file) quick reference chart of key information for all programs by faculty.

For admissions inquiries, please visit Future Students / Admissions, visit us on campus at YDI-1102 or email gradhelp@torontomu.ca.

Vice-Provost and Dean & Academic Staff

Dr. Carl Kumaradas
Vice-Provost and Dean, YSGPS

Dr. Nancy Walton
Associate Dean, Student Affairs

Dr. Janet Kovprivnikar
Interim Associate Dean, Programs

Dr. Seth Dworkin
Academic Lead, Postdoctoral Fellows

YSGPS Administrative Staff

Terry McAfee
Director, Strategic Planning, Finance and Administration
tmcafee@torontomu.ca

Mary Neelands
Manager, Program Administration
mneeland@torontomu.ca

Rachquel Thompson
Administration and Special Projects Lead
rachquel.thompson@torontomu.ca

Farheen Rashid
Lead, Graduate Professional Development and Quality Assurance
rashidf@torontomu.ca

Shirley Lee
Data Analyst
shirley.lee@torontomu.ca

Dr. Wilson Leung
Director, Graduate Leadership Institute
wilson.leung@torontomu.ca

Leslie Mutic
Student Engagement Officer
l2mutic@torontomu.ca

Gino Guercio
Coordinator, Graduate Funding Administration
g2guerci@torontomu.ca

Natasha Mills
Coordinator, Graduate Scholarships and Awards
natasha.mills@torontomu.ca

Andy Lee
Communications and Marketing Officer
andylee@torontomu.ca

Simone Côté
Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator
simone.cote@torontomu.ca

Get in touch

Please note: this form is NOT for admissions and application-related queries. Please direct all admissions questions to gradhelp@torontomu.ca.

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For admissions inquiries or to contact Admissions and Recruitment Officer, email gradhelp@torontomu.ca.

Lillian Zereneh
Manager, Admissions and Recruitment

Zareen Bukhari
Admissions and Recruitment Officer

Lavern Glenn
Admissions and Recruitment Officer

Aina Arro
Admissions and Recruitment Officer

Cherie Siy  
Admissions and Recruitment Officer

Beth O'Reilly
Admissions and Recruitment Officer

Christine Mazurkiewicz
Admissions and Recruitment Officer

Jenny Shyu
Systems Support Specialist

Adam Lloyd
Systems Support Specialist

Shayna Slonim
Graduate Admissions Assistant

 Graduate Program Administrators provide overall support to ensure the efficient delivery of graduate programs. Their responsibilities include: monitoring student progress and evaluating graduation eligibility; coordinating admissions activities, thesis and dissertation defences, and student funding (scholarships, awards, assistantships and stipends); and overseeing program communications.

 Graduate Program Directors ensure program delivery of the highest standard by providing a critical link between YSGPS, the program and the home faculty. They work with chairs to identify qualified faculty to teach and supervise, arrange graduate course schedules, coordinate student recruitment and admissions, oversee thesis defences, student records and funding allocations, monitor student financial support and uphold advisory mechanisms that promote the academic development of students.

To contact a graduate program administrator or graduate program director, please select a graduate program below: