First Year Check-ins are events where Black identifying first year students can connect with each other, discuss transition to university, experiences had thus far, destress and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. These transitional year events are designed to support resource navigation. First Year Check-ins are part of the ‘Black Flourishing and Placemaking […]
Black, Brilliance and Belonging (BBB) at UTM consists of a series of events that are designed for Black identifying students rooted in identity and culture. These events aim to support them in their transition into, and retention while in university. BBB programs help students to build a sense of belonging and community, and meaningful connections, […]
Students are given a head-start on their academic journey by participating in the Faculty of Arts & Science’s interactive High School Workshops Outreach Program. Designed to help Grade 11 and 12 students picture themselves at U of T, these free in-person and virtual workshops include a range of topics and experiences to choose from, including […]
LinC STEM is an access science enrichment program co-developed by teaching staff, faculty, undergraduate & graduate students from the University of Toronto and Scarborough grade 9 and 10 STEM teachers from the Toronto District School Board. The goal of the program is to support and encourage high school students from historically underrepresented communities (Black, Indigenous, […]
The Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CBWC) is an initiative from the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC). It supports prospective and current students at UTM who identify as Black and/or Caribbean by providing them with a culturally affirming space where they can develop their academic skills while connecting with peers and faculty with similar […]
The BIRD program will support urban Indigenous high school students across the GTA to consider the education pathways within the Daniels disciplines of architecture, design, landscape architecture, forestry and visual studies and their related professional pathways. During the 2026 winter term, BIRD workshops will be led by faculty, students and staff and curated for an […]
INFORM: Inclusive Futures in Information Science is a two-year pilot program led by the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information. It introduces high school students from historically underrepresented communities to academic and career opportunities in data science, archival studies, digital humanities, and related fields. Through school visits, campus tours, workshops, hybrid modules, and student-led panels, […]
ZKA’AN NI-BMIWDOOWIN GCHI-KINOOMAADWINAN, Building the Fire, Walking with Medicine is a one-week program for Indigenous students in grades 9 and 10 with an interest in exploring healthcare opportunities. This program is run collaboratively with the University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Access and Outreach (OAO) and the Office of Indigenous Health, ZKA’AN […]
From its home in the University of Toronto’s Medical Sciences Building, in the heart of Toronto’s “Medical Discovery District”, Med YSP offers students the opportunity to learn about science/medicine and conduct life science labs. Students from across Canada and the World attend to explore various diseases, the next generation of treatments, and learn what it […]
Through a series of workshops, interactive sessions, and mentorship opportunities, The Next Surgeon program gives high school students in grades 10-12 from the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) a glimpse of what it’s like to work in the medical field. Resources and guidance are provided to help students navigate the educational requirements to support their […]