GSA Office Closure: Winter Break (Dec 18, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026)

The GSA Office will be closed for Winter Break starting December 18, 2025, and will resume operations on January 5, 2026. During this period, our staff will not be monitoring email, and responses will be delayed until we return.

We encourage graduate students to review the resources below if they need assistance while the office is closed:

1. Health & Dental (StudyWell Support)
   For coverage details, FAQs, and claims, please visit the GSA Health and Dental page.
   If you need direct assistance, you may email uofa@studywellbenefits.ca
   Please CC our Associate Director, Zain Patel (gsaad@ualberta.ca), so we can follow up when we return.
2. GSA Recognition Awards
   Full details—including award categories, eligibility criteria, and application forms—are available here on the GSA Recognition Awards page.
   • For the Indigenous Awards, please contact Tamara Dubé, VP Indigenous Relations (gsavpir@ualberta.ca)
   • For general awards questions, please reach out to gsa.grants@ualberta.ca
3. Winter Warm Up 2026
   Learn more about our upcoming Winter Warm Up event by clicking the link.
   Drop by to connect with campus services, enjoy warm drinks, and meet community partners supporting your student experience.

📬 Other Inquiries
All other questions will be responded to once we resume operations on January 5, 2026.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.