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 attending a university lecture and touring state-of-the-art labs.
These workshops are especially valuable for students from under-represented communities, giving them a first-hand look at inclusive and supportive post-secondary experiences. Led by professors, staff and students, sessions highlight Arts & Science’s 400+ academic programs and the many resources available to help undergraduate students succeed.
Focus
- Access & Transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
Features
- Community engagement
- Experiential learning (e.g., co-op, internship, design challenges, field trips, etc.)
Timeframe
- Fall Term
- Winter Term
Participants
Ages
- High school students
Groups
- 2SLGBTQ+ students
- First-generation students
- Indigenous students
- Low-income students
- Newcomers to Canada
- Racialized students
- Secondary school students with low credit accumulation and/or achievement rates
- Students from communities with limited access to post-secondary education (e.g. rural or remote communities)
- Students requiring outreach/transition support
- Students with disabilities