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Start with Student Life

Student Life is your gateway to getting involved, building confidence and finding your community—before you arrive and throughout your time at U of T St. George.

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100+ summer events, workshops and online modules.

Transition to university, stay on top of deadlines, join events and find support.

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Spark connections, boost confidence and dial down stress.

See how Student Life can help you start strong at the University of Toronto. Check out the prep guide to get a list of events, resources, info and to-do’s organized by what matters to you.

Explore the prep guide
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Manage finances

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Join orientation and welcome events

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Get involved and find community

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Navigate being a student parent

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Connect a supporter to U of T

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Connect with international students and services

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Connect with a mentor or advisor

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Understand accessibility services

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Learn about immigration and permits

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Build academic skills

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Activate accounts and get started

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Find housing or get ready for residence

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Access and understand health care

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Find a job on campus

Get involved this week

Aug 25
Tue
I Wish I Had Known: A panel on the international student experience at U of T
Find out what first-year as an international student at U of T is really like.
9:30 am
11:00 am
EDT
Aug 25
Tue
Effective Notetaking Workshop
Explore practical notetaking strategies.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
EDT
Aug 25
Tue
Study Permit Orientation
Join this Q&A session for new international students to learn about your study permit and other documents related to your legal status in Canada.
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
EDT
Aug 26
Wed
Bridging Connections Mentorship Network (BCMN): Mentee Orientation
Kick off your Bridging Connections Mentorship Network (BCMN) experience by meeting other students seeking mentorship and connecting with new international students who will be part of your journey throughout the program.
10:30 am
11:30 am
EDT
Aug 26
Wed
Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time Workshop
Learn how to build a routine that works for you.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
EDT
Aug 26
Wed
Ask Me Anything about Health & Wellness at U of T
Ask Health & Wellness Centre staff about registering for care, finding support and staying healthy on campus.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
EDT
Aug 26
Wed
Grad Step Up
Join other international graduate students to learn more about the Centre for International Experience and essential next steps for arriving in Canada.
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
EDT
Aug 27
Thu
Accessibility Services two-day orientation event
Get an in-depth overview of Accessibility Services, learn about accommodations and pick up tips to prepare for university life.
10:00 am
4:00 pm
EDT
Aug 27
Thu
Work Study Info Session
Learn how the Work Study Program helps you gain paid on-campus experience, build in-demand skills and connect your studies to real-world careers.
11:00 am
12:00 pm
EDT
Aug 27
Thu
Funding for Indigenous Graduate Students
Learn about navigating awards, funding opportunities and financial supports available to Indigenous graduate students.
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
EDT
Aug 27
Thu
Making the Most of your Graduate Experience Workshop
Discover campus communities, explore Student Life supports, and learn strategies to thrive academically.
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
EDT
Aug 27
Thu
Gen AI and Learning at U of T
Learn how to use Generative AI tools in ways that will support your learning at U of T.
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
EDT
Aug 28
Fri
Learning at U of T as an International Student Q&A - Undergraduate Students
Get support and answers on navigating your learning experience as an international student.
9:15 am
10:30 am
EDT
Aug 28
Fri
Strategic Reading Workshop
Discover how to read with purpose.
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
EDT
Aug 31
Mon
GradLife Campus Tour
Join a guided one‑hour sidewalk tour of U of T’s St. George campus created specifically for graduate students.
12:00 pm
1:15 pm
EDT
Aug 31
Mon
Black Student Orientation (Day 1)
Connect with peers, build community and explore mentorship and support through Black Student Orientation.
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
EDT
Aug 31
Mon
GradLife Hidden Gems Tour
Discover U of T’s hidden gems on this guided St. George campus tour. From a peaceful bamboo forest to a photo‑worthy green roof and a powerful telescope you can access for free.
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
EDT
Aug 31
Mon
GradLife Campus Tour
Join a guided one‑hour sidewalk tour of U of T’s St. George campus created specifically for graduate students.
5:00 pm
6:15 pm
EDT
Sep 1
Tue
GradLife Campus Tour
Join a guided one‑hour sidewalk tour of U of T’s St. George campus created specifically for graduate students.
12:00 pm
1:15 pm
EDT
Sep 1
Tue
GradLife Hidden Gems Tour
Discover U of T’s hidden gems on this guided St. George campus tour. From a peaceful bamboo forest to a photo‑worthy green roof and a powerful telescope you can access for free.
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
EDT
Sep 1
Tue
Black Student Orientation (Day 2)
Connect with peers, build community and explore mentorship and support through Black Student Orientation.
5:00 pm
10:00 pm
EDT
Sep 1
Tue
GradLife Campus Tour
Join a guided one‑hour sidewalk tour of U of T’s St. George campus created specifically for graduate students.
5:00 pm
6:15 pm
EDT

Stay on track

Keep these important deadlines in mind to stay organized, on track and ready for the start of the school year.

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TCard Services
Activate your UTORid

Get connected early. Convert your JOINid to a UTORid (your digital student credential) as early as May 1 to unlock online services.

Multiple Dates
Incoming undergraduate
Graduate student
Professional faculty student
Get the details
Get the details
Tasks
CCR
TCard Services
Beat the TCard rush

Submit your photo and documents online. Skip the start-of-term rush for your U of T student ID (TCard) by submitting your photo and documents online starting May 1.

Multiple Dates
Incoming undergraduate
Graduate student
Professional faculty student
Get the details
Get the details
Tasks
CCR
Accessibility Services
Register with Accessibility Services by July 13

Submit your complete student intake package by July 13 to make sure your accommodations are in place by September.

Multiple Dates
Student with a disability
Learn more about registering
Learn more about registering
Tasks
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Housing
Plan your move into residence

Plan ahead and check your specific residence website for move-in details. Move-in days for St George are between Saturday, August 29 – Sunday, August 30. Dates and times vary by residence.

Multiple Dates
Incoming undergraduate
Check your residence website for details
Check your residence website for details
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Housing
Moving into residence? Complete this required online module.

Complete the Building a Culture of Consent at the University of Toronto: Consent, Communication and Sexual Violence Prevention Education Module for Students before August 25.

Multiple Dates
Incoming undergraduate
Learn more and access the module
Learn more and access the module

Welcome New Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Faculty Students!

With 14 departments supporting everything from your academics to your health, leadership, career path and much more, Student Life can connect you to endless ways to find your place and grow at U of T.

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Start with Student Life to find events, services and support that help you settle in. Then explore even more at U of T through Hart House, your student unions (UTSU and APUS), Sport & Rec and your college or faculty. Try new things and build your own campus experience.

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