The Black Student Application Program (BSAP) is an optional application stream for Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents who self-identify as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black North American, multi-racial students who have and identify with their Black ancestry. The aim of this application program is to increase and support Black medical student representation at the University […]
The Community of Support (COS) program is a collaborative initiative supported by several faculties of medicine across Canada, which supports prospective students facing systemic barriers on their journeys to medical education, basic sciences, and rehabilitation sciences programs. This includes individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, Filipino, Latin American, and students that face financial barriers, and/or self-identify […]
DICE is a mentorship group, lead by cardiology-residents, with a mission to introduce undergraduate and medical students from traditionally underrepresented groups, particularly among learners who identify as Black or Indigenous, to the field of cardiology. DICE presents sessions and events in partnership with other programs within the University of Toronto, including the Summer Mentorship Program […]
UpSurge is a mentorship program aimed at stimulating interest, providing support, and guiding underrepresented students in pursuing surgical careers. This entails long-term, goal-oriented strategies for providing exposure to the different surgical specialties, ensuring resource availability, and facilitating networking opportunities. The program is available to trainees and medical students from underrepresented ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. UpSurge […]
Camp U of T Scarborough focuses on igniting passions and inspiring learning by providing engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage personal growth and exploration. The Leadership Camp (Ages 13-15) focuses on building leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence through dynamic activities and mentorship. Meanwhile, the Themed Camp (Ages 6-12) immerses campers in exciting, themed experiences that blend fun […]
The Imani Academic Mentorship Program is a legacy program running for over a decade at UTSC that serves to create access and inclusion pathways to Black youth in the Scarbrough Community. It connects Black youth to mentorship, tutoring and educational and career opportunities which allow them to explore post-secondary education. Imani engages with this systemic […]
Established with Centennial and Seneca and emerging with Loyalist/Fleming/Durham​. Allow college students to transfer to UTSC with more transfer credit than they would receive under regular college transfer policies. Programs also allow students to take a UTSC course as a visiting student before the completion of their college diploma. ​​
Day in the Life (DITL) is an immersive program for equity-deserving youth to participate in creative community-building sessions on campus, meet with current students and professors, and explore various careers and pathways to post-secondary education. It encourages students to see U of T as a viable pathway to post-secondary education. By coming onto campus and […]