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 offers students the opportunity to build essential academic and learning strategies for success, connect with peers and upper-year mentors, and learn how to access academic and wellbeing resources on campus.

Program Highlights     

  • Interactive academic skills workshops covering study planning, time management, notetaking, reading, test preparation, and exam writing  
  • Q&A with a course instructor
  • Guided tour of the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre (Library)
  • Campus resource info sessions: Career Centre, Health & Counselling Centre, Office of the Registrar, Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre   
  • Free student welcome kit featuring a UTM Canvas bag, stationery supplies, fidget toys, and more!
  • Free lunch on all 3 days of the program
  • Eligibility for a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) notation
     

Program Dates

Date: Wednesday August 19 - Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Room 2220, Davis Building
 

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. 

 

Registration

Please complete SASI 2026 Registration Form and an Accessibility staff member will follow up with you to provide more information. Deadline to register is Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

SASI 2026 Registration Form

If you have questions regarding your application to the program, please email: accessvolunteers.utm@utoronto.ca

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