• Find your people. Build your network. Make Schulich your community.

    Your Schulich experience starts before the first day of class. From the moment you accept your offer, you become part of a global graduate community built on connection, collaboration, and student leadership.

    Use this page to explore ways to meet classmates, join clubs, attend Graduate Business Council events, connect with current students, represent Schulich, and take part in global learning opportunities. Whether you are deciding on your offer, preparing to arrive, or already studying with us, there are many ways to get involved.

  • Build an Unforgettable Grad Student Experience

    Graduate school is not only about what happens in the classroom. At Schulich, you will have opportunities to build friendships, expand your professional network, develop leadership experience, and join a student community that extends across programs and countries.

    Make the most of your time at Schulich by exploring opportunities such as:

    • student clubs, associations, and leadership roles
    • GBC social, cultural, academic, wellness, and networking events
    • case competitions, conferences, panels, and speaker events
    • global learning opportunities, including exchange and study tours
    • ambassador, buddy, and volunteer opportunities that help you connect with other students

    Watch your Schulich email, program communications, and the Graduate Business Council for invitations, deadlines, and sign-up details.

  • Ambassadors

  • Internationalize Your Experience

    Schulich is internationally focused by design. You will learn with classmates, faculty, alumni, and partners who bring perspectives from Canada and around the world.

    Graduate students can add a global dimension to their Schulich experience through opportunities that build cross-cultural understanding, expand professional networks, and connect classroom learning to business in other markets.

    • MBA students can apply to go on exchange and study at one of Schulich’s partner schools around the world. For exchange questions, contact exchange@schulich.yorku.ca.
    • Join a Schulich Graduate Study Tour to explore business issues in a global context through faculty-led programming, company visits, cultural learning, and international networking.
    • Learn from classmates and faculty with global experience, industry knowledge, and diverse perspectives.
    • Build lasting relationships with friends, peers, and colleagues from Canada and around the world.

  • Graduate Business Council (GBC) Events

    The Graduate Business Council (GBC) is Schulich’s student government for full-time and part-time graduate students. The GBC helps shape student life and creates opportunities to meet classmates, explore Toronto, and build community outside the classroom.

    Throughout the year, the GBC organizes social, cultural, academic, wellness, and community-focused events. For new students, GBC events are one of the easiest ways to meet people across programs. For current students, they are a great way to stay connected and contribute to the Schulich community.

Get Involved!

There are many ways to shape your Schulich experience outside the classroom. Whether you want to meet new people, explore an industry, build leadership skills, support incoming students, or represent Schulich, student involvement is one of the best ways to make the school feel like your community.

  • GBC Buddy Program

    Starting graduate school is easier when someone can answer practical questions and help you feel at home. The GBC Buddy Program connects incoming students, particularly international students, with current Schulich students who can offer advice on life in Toronto, studying at Schulich, and adjusting to graduate school. For new students, it is a great way to build connections before arriving. For current students, it is an opportunity to welcome and support the next class. Any full-time or part-time graduate student who has completed at least one term at Schulich can apply to become a GBC Buddy.

    Incoming Students: Sign up for the Buddy Program › Current Students: Become a Buddy ›

  • Schulich Clubs

    Schulich clubs help students personalize their experience. With clubs focused on careers, industries, culture, sports, community, hobbies, and leadership, you can meet people who share your interests and discover new ones. Clubs also give students opportunities to attend events, build professional networks, develop leadership experience, and contribute to the Schulich community. For admitted students, the club list is a great way to see the energy and range of student life before you arrive.

    Explore GBC Clubs ›

  • The Graduate Ambassador Program

    The Graduate Ambassador Program gives current students the opportunity to represent Schulich and share their experiences with prospective and admitted students. Ambassadors support recruitment events, webinars, student panels, campus tours, coffee chats, open houses, visits, the Schulich GradBlog, and social media initiatives. Students who enjoy connecting with prospective, incoming, and current students are encouraged to participate. The program is voluntary and training is required. When registration is open, interested students can contact events@schulich.yorku.ca for more information.