Open Forum on FGS Regulations: Milestones & Timelines

When: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, 1PM – 3PM
Where: YUGSA Conference Room (First Student Centre, 430) and on Zoom
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87535654913?pwd=ipiaPZhbtHocrVgY84vhP4Gn0dQqgi.1)

All about this event: At this open forum, YUGSA and CUPE 3903 members will speak about the context of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) milestone regulation. We’ll be discussing the impacts of milestone enforcement for TA contracts, on international students, and on students with accommodations.

Special guest Apol Apuntar—Licensed Paralegal and Human Rights, Employment, & Immigration Law Advocate—will address the impacts of enrolment blocks on international students. (Please note that any information provided is for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.)

There will also be opportunities for Q&A and to participate in a discussion of what would help students to meet milestones. The event will be hybrid, with facilitation online and in-person. Light refreshments will be available for in-person attendees!

RSVP: If possible, please click here to RSVP to help us know how many people to expect and any food or accessibility needs.

Open Forum Facilitators: YUGSA VP Campaigns, YUGSA VP Internal, CUPE 3903 TFAC Co-chair, CUPE 3903 Chairperson, & Apol Apuntar

Accessibility: The conference room is fully wheelchair accessible. There is an all-gender accessible bathroom on the 4th floor.

For any questions regarding accessibility and other details, please email either internal@yugsa.ca or chairperson@cupe3903.org