Orientation

Make a smooth transition into your University of Toronto experience. Orientation will help you connect with campus life, learn about opportunities and meet new people. It’s a great way to make friends on campus.

Learn more about orientation programming, resources, and supports on each of our three campuses:

 

Orientation -- Mississauga

Orientation

Make a successful academic, social, and personal transition to your university experience with UTM’s orientation and transition programs. Review checklists, learn about deadlines, and find out about supports and resources available to a new student.

www.utm.utoronto.ca/new-students

 

Summer Options

Start early with summer events, such as UTM Head Start, a series of interactive, discipline-specific sessions led by faculty, librarians, and staff; the Summer Transition Program for Students with Learning Disabilities; New Student Advising, and Eagle2Eagle, where upper-year students answer questions a new student may have.

Launching on May 21, 2019, a number of options are available to new students who require additional support:

  • Live Chat: Ask any of our summer support leader questions while on the New Student Website with the Live Chat option, available 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Canadian holidays).
  • Email: Email eagle2eagle.utm@utoronto.ca if have you any questions about the pre-arrival processes. A student support leader will happily respond within 48 hours.
  • Request a Call: If you have questions about the pre-arrival process and would like to speak with a student support leader, you may request-a-call during the summer months.

www.utm.utoronto.ca/transition/orientation/eagle2eagle

 

First Week

Delve into university life with orientation events. Meet other students, faculty and staff and take part in engaging events and activities including O-Week, Residence Orientation, International Orientation and the UTM Student Union Orientation.

www.utm.utoronto.ca/transition/orientation/additional-opportunities

 

Fall/Winter

Gain key skills and knowledge to maximize your experience as a UTM student through programs such as LAUNCH, a series of interactive weekly sessions run by upper-year student mentors to foster community and academic success, Facilitated Study Groups, utmONE and utmONE Scholars, courses designed to support your academic success.

www.utm.utoronto.ca/transition/new-student-programming

 
Orientation -- St. George

Orientation Calendar

Check out our Orientation Calendar for a list of all orientation and welcome events happening on campus in August and September. For more information on any event, click on the event details.

St. George Campus Orientation Calendar

 

Your first year of university is an exciting time, complete with new experiences and new opportunities.  Attend free events designed to help you meet other new students, learn about U of T, build academic skills, and get involved in campus life. Find out more about orientation programs on the St. George campus.

www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/ote
Orientation -- Scarborough

Launch your UTSC experience by taking part in an orientation event.

Find out about various orientation opportunities at UTSC. www.utsc.utoronto.ca/home/orientation​

 

Scarborough Campus Students' Union Orientation

The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union hosts annual orientation programming, creating platforms for students to interact with one another, their faculty, and their professors, in a safe inclusive environment. Learn the ins and outs of university life from current student leaders, and attend academic presentations, performances, and parties. Orientation is a fresh start to a new environment.

www.orientation.scsu.ca

 

Compass: Residence Orientation

Discover your new community through interactive and engaging events, social activities, and performances. Learn need-to-know information that will help you be successful during your time in residence. Make friends, connect with upper-year leaders, and start your new University life in a truly memorable way!

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www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~residences

 

International Student Centre (ISC) Orientation & Transition

The ISC hosts a series of orientation and transition events for new international students, exchange students, and students who have recently settled in Canada. You’ll receive essential information about UTSC, get to know the expectations of Canadian culture and university life in Canada, and learn to navi­gate the TTC, Scarborough and the surrounding area. Meet other first-year students, as well as faculty and staff. Enjoy free food, entertainment and prizes!

www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife/international-students

 

Accessibility Services - Summer STARTUP Program - For Incoming First Year Students with a Disability

An exciting and informative transition for students attending UTSC this fall who have a documented learning disability. Become familiar with services and supports available on campus.

www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~ability or e-mail ability@utsc.utoronto.ca

 

Get Started Program

Get a head start in the summer with Get Started! This fun and interactive academic orientation hosted by the Academic Advising & Career Centre will introduce you to the tools you need to have an academically successful first year.

www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc/get-started-program