The U of T Mississauga Bridging Pathway (UTMBP) provides mature students (over 20 years of age) with the opportunity to gain admission to undergraduate studies, even if they do not meet traditional admission requirements and have been away from formal education for some time. Participants can choose to join a mentorship program that includes peer mentorship, transitional workshops, and community-building events.
Focus
- Access and transition: promote successful academic and social transitions to post-secondary education
- Retention and Persistence: help participants complete and graduate from postsecondary programs
Features
- Academic success
- Career exploration
- Participant incentive(s) (e.g., expense reimbursement, bursaries, scholarships)
- Tutoring & mentorship
- Wrap-around services (e.g. provision of food, skills development workshops, writing centre and library access, etc.)
Timeframe
- Fall Term
- Winter Term
Participants
Ages
- Mature students