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, […]
This event is an opportunity to learn more about documentation requirements, accommodations, and resources for students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus. This event is for all high school educators/guidance counsellors and community partners who work with students diagnosed with ASD as well as prospective students, families and […]
Transition Day is an opportunity to learn about starting university for students with disabilities. Participants learn about academic accommodations and how they are implemented, the support services that are available to students, the assessment process and common transition challenges students face. Transition Day includes sessions for high school educators and community partners who work with […]
The Girls in STEM program is a monthly club that meets on the first Saturday of every month starting in October and ending with the Girls in STEM Conference in May. This club is open to girls in grades 6 – 8 only.Students enrolled in this program participate in two monthly workshops and seminars led […]