Summer Academic Skills Institute (SASI)

Summer Academic Skills Institute (SASI)

What is SASI?

SASI is a comprehensive transition program for first year undergraduate students with disabilities at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM).  This free program will provide students with the opportunity to:

  • Develop academic and learning strategies that are essential for success in their upcoming courses.
  • Connect with other first year students with disabilities and upper year student mentors.
  • Learn how to access academic and well-being resources on campus.

Sessions will include:

  • Effective reading, notetaking, test preparation, & test-taking workshops
  • Learn how to beat procrastination and manage your time in university
  • Familiarize yourself with academic and well-being resources on campus
  • Mock lecture and Q&A period with a UTM professor
  • UTM library tour and information session
  • Campus partner sessions: Career Centre, Health & Counselling Centre, Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness.
  • Wellness activities with peer mentors, and more!
     

Program Dates

Date: Monday August 18 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: In-Person (Room 2220 Davis Building)

***Thank you to all the SASI attendees for joining us!  All the best in the upcoming academic year!***
 

Eligibility

Open to first year undergraduate students registered with Accessibility Services at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM).  If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact us at 905-569-4699, email access.utm@utoronto.ca, or drop by our office located in room 2240 Davis Building. 



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