utmONE First Year Academic Transition Program
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utmONE... Your Gateway to Academic Success!
Welcome to the University of Toronto Mississauga! We recognize that university transition can be challenging. New students juggle many responsibilities including: attending lectures and labs, course assignments, work obligations, family responsibilities, social engagements, and more. utmONE helps first year students with their academic transition to university. Students are a part of a learning community through the support and guidance of utmONE Peer Mentors. Together, they help develop the following critical skills necessary for success at university:
- Enhanced academic skills
- Knowledge of campus resources
- Creation of an ongoing support network
- Academic and career planning
utmONE can help students lay a solid foundation for a successful academic and professional career. Be part of the utmONE experience!
(For information regarding the upcoming Fall 2012 utmONE Program, please click here)
2011-2012 utmONE Program
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Mentor-Led Sessions: Core Programming |
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Co-Curricular Component |
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What does this involve? During the fall term, students participate in weekly group sessions taught by a Peer Mentor (a senior student in their discipline). The Mentor leads engaging and informative sessions designed to teach academic skills and build a community of learners. Topics Covered
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What does this involve? This component offers opportunities in leadership development, health and wellness and community service, to provide students with chances for for personal growth, reflection and engagement. Topics Covered
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How will I benefit from participating in utmONE?
Evidence shows that students who participate in transitional programs, such as utmONE, achieve higher Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs), learn more during their time at university, and have enriched relationships with faculty and other students.
To recognize this achievement, successful completion of utmONE is noted on your university academic transcript.
When do I register for utmONE?
All interested new first-year students will be able to register beginning July 2012.
(For information regarding the upcoming Fall 2012 utmONE Program, please click here)
What is the required time commitment?
In the fall term, students meet with their learning community for an hour and a half each week. During the winter term, they attend university workshops or events (one to two hours per week). This is a small commitment for a great return – academic success at UTM!
For more information please contact:
utmONE Program Office
- Violet Grofsics, Development Officer, utmONE
- Room 3201C, Davis Building
- Tel: (905) 569 4626
- utmONE@utoronto.ca
"When students are fully engaged in academics in and beyond the classroom, the community supports their learning and benefits from their joining wholeheartedly."
- Amy Mullin, Vice-Principal Academic and Dean
