The benefits of mentorship
Posted on May 17, 2022 By Samantha Lizardo Having a good support network can help you develop your strengths and set and achieve goals. Mentorship can be a great way to gain that kind of support. Mentorship is a mutual relationship based on the guidance of a mentor and the development of a mentee. A […]
Learn about significant religious and cultural days
Explore the list below of significant religious, spiritual and cultural days around the world every year. Learn more about the holidays of different faith and ethnic groups, when they are celebrated and how to greet or acknowledge those who observe. Calendar of Significant Dates (PDF)
Parents & Supporters website provides great resources to help students new to U of T
Posted May 2, 2022 By Kirsty Clarke Student Life has developed a new website for parents, guardians and anyone supporting new undergraduate students at the U of T St. George Campus, parentsandsupporters.utoronto.ca. It’s packed with resources, and is intended to answer questions people have about their student’s experience, and how to best help their student […]
Students find community online and IRL in Night Against Procrastination hybrid event
Posted on April 29, 2022 By Kirsty Clarke On March 31, Academic Success hosted a successful Night Against Procrastination for the second time. This was the first one at U of T to combine virtual and in-person events (last Fall the event was entirely online), and students participated with enthusiasm. Events included skill-building workshops, focusing […]
Navi mental health wayfinder wins CACUSS Innovation Award exemplifying excellence
Posted on April 29, 2022 By Kirsty Clarke Navi, U of T’s student mental health wayfinding virtual assistant (chatbot) is the winner of this year’s Canadian Association of College and University Services (CACUSS) Innovation Award. Navi uses IBM’s Watson Assistant, a virtual assistant using natural language processing to understand questions and provide relevant answers. A […]
How to deal with pests while renting
Posted on April 13, 2022 By Samantha Lizardo Mice, cockroaches and bed bugs are just some of the kinds of pests that can infest a home. If you’re renting, your landlord is responsible for getting rid of them and making sure they don’t get back in. As a current or potential tenant, here’s what you […]
Accessibility Services advisor resources
Accessibility Services offers many programs and services to assist you in your learning at U of T. Below is a list of frequently requested information from our accessibility advisors: Important dates and deadlines New student registration information Submit updated/additional disability documentation (PDF) Accessibility Services Student Handbooks Download Letters of Accommodation Information about extensions Book tests […]
Accommodations: Planning ahead
Updated July 17, 2023 Students seeking accommodations to be put in place for final assessments during the fall 2023 exam period must submit a complete Student Intake Package which includes the Student Intake Form and supporting disability-related documentation before 5 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023. Learn more about Accessibility Services registration and documentation requirements.
Career Exploration & Education staff receives Matus Award of Excellence
Posted April 6, 2022 For her exemplary leadership in socially just and equitable student services and as national influencer in student services curriculum, assessment and in career services, Atifa F. Karim has received the Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award. The honour is one of the Awards of Excellence presented by the University of […]
Housing Prep Workshop Series
The Housing Prep Workshop Series supports and guides your search for off-campus housing as you start at U of T. It runs from June to September annually. Incoming first-year undergraduate students can attend these workshops to gain knowledge and skills to navigate the Toronto housing market. You only need to attend one of each! 1. […]
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