This initiative enhances the knowledge of secondary/post-secondary students from underrepresented communities on the scopes of practice of pharmacy professionals and the diverse journeys leading to pharmacy through experiential opportunities. The project has developed video interviews with Black and Indigenous pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and current PharmD students. In addition, six virtual immersive scenarios– addressing topics relevant to students– celebrate diversity in the pharmacy workplace and clarify the scopes of practice for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Finally, interested learners can participate in a cumulative one-day experiential opportunity at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (LDFP).

University of Toronto, New College offers high school students (15 – 18 years) a variety of Pre-University programs during the summer months. Designed for students with advanced levels of English, these innovative and forward-thinking programs provide the opportunity for students to immerse themselves at Canada’s premier university and gain valuable skills and experiences.

The Youth International English Program (Youth IEP) offers different courses of study designed to meet the educational goals of a wide variety of youth students. The Youth IEP is a summer camp suitable for students (ages 13 – 18) of all English language ability levels, from beginner to advanced, and provides customized educational, social, and cross-cultural experiences that develop students’ English language ability and sense of belonging to a global community.

The International Foundation Program (IFP) is a unique offering that combines conditional acceptance to the University of Toronto with intensive English language instruction and academic skills development instruction, combined with for-credit courses. The IFP is available to academically qualified international students whose English proficiency score do not meet the University of Toronto’s direct entrance requirements.
Successful completion of the IFP guarantees admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science, the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design, or the Faculty of Music.

Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified (FREED) is a grassroots organization that increases access to field research, outdoor and naturalist experiences, community building, and career mentorship for Indigenous, Black, and/or Racialized students. We achieve this by organizing a weeklong, overnight field course at a remote field station, where 15 undergraduate students learn field and naturalist skills. Our focus is on ecology, evolution, and conservation biology with far-ranging impacts across fields. FREED benefits undergraduate students who attend the field course, while secondarily benefiting graduate students who contribute to organizing and instructing workshop during the event.  Our aim is to provide students with a rigorous and safe field work foundation to be a competitive candidate to advance in their chosen career.

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Design, which is an experiential learning initiative with and equity focus. The learners participate in interactive sessions led by researchers, graduate students, and practitioners to broaden their understandings of academic and career pathways available within health sciences. This program is for students facing systemic barriers, including those from Black, Indigenous, Filipino, Latin American, racialized groups, or students who experience socio-economic challenges.

The 65+ program offers students who are 65 years of age or older the opportunity to take undergraduate degree-level courses in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto, even if they would not otherwise meet the prerequisite requirements for admission to a degree program. Students are admitted as non-degree students, and after satisfactory completion of four credits, are eligible to apply for admission as a degree student.

The aim of the program is to encourage students who come from communities historically underrepresented at U of T and post-secondary institutions to view post-secondary education as a viable destination. Grade 11 and 12 students complete a co-op placement at U of T and participate in first year classes, experiential learning and campus life. They earn both OSSD and University credit over the two years in the program.

The Millie Rotman Shime Academic Bridging Program offers an opportunity for those who do not meet the academic requirements for admission to the University of Toronto to qualify for Honours Bachelor of Arts or Honours Bachelor of Science degree programs in the Faculty of Arts & Science. When students successfully complete the Academic Bridging Program, they gain admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science with credit(s) towards their degree. The program is open to mature students (19+) who have been away from high school and/or college studies for at least two years, have not previously attended University and have status as Canadian citizens, PR or refugees/protected persons.

The Diploma to Degree Program is a college-to-university transfer program. Students in a two-year arts and science diploma at one of our partner institutions take a qualifying course at U of T in a summer semester to be eligible to transfer into degree studies. Students who transfer to U of T through this pathway will receive up to 6.0 transfer credits and begin their undergraduate studies as a second-year student.