Welcome to the newly revamped GSAÉD website!
Established in 1989
Welcome to the Graduate Student’s Association des étudiant.es diplômé.es (GSAÉD), the representative body for graduate students at the University of Ottawa since 1989. As a full-time or part-time graduate student, you are automatically a member of GSAÉD, Local 94 of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS).
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect, advocate for, and advance the collective interests of our members. GSAÉD actively supports and promotes the initiatives of graduate students across all departments and faculties. Through open dialogue and democratic processes, we unite our members to address issues that impact their academic and personal lives.
Structure
GSAÉD has many different bodies that work together to benefit all uOttawa graduate students. Here are the associations’ different structures and ways to get involved.
Enhancing Your Graduate Journey
The GSAÉD organizes various events throughout the academic year, along with exciting campaigns on and off campus. Follow our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events, or visit the events and campaign page for more information.
Our Advocacy
As members of the Student Council Advocacy Committee, we believe in the importance of student advocacy. We recognize that every student deserves a safe and inclusive learning environment where their voices are heard, and their ideas are valued.
OMBUDSPERSON
The Office of the Ombudsperson serves the entire University community by offering impartial and independent advice, information, and confidential assistance in resolving disputes and problems. It provides recommendations for resolution in individual cases and suggests changes to University policies and practices as needed.
If you believe you have been treated unfairly and don’t know where else to turn, contact their office (613) 562-5342 or ombudperson@uottawa.ca
Bylaws
The Student Union operates under a set of well-defined bylaws that govern our structure, decision-making processes, and overall functioning, which can be found here.
Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)
GSAÉD is proud to be Local 94 of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). With over 500,000 members from 80 student associations, the CFS is Canada’s largest student federation that has been tirelessly fighting for universal access to post-secondary education and defending students since 1981.
To learn more about the services and campaigns organized by students at the federal and provincial level through the Federation, visit the CFS and CFS-Ontario websites.