Head Start Program
The UTM Head Start program is designed to introduce incoming first-year UTM students to university expectations. Free interactive online sessions feature senior student panels and simulated classroom experiences.
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Benefits of Attending
Attending Head Start sessions can help you:
- make a smooth transition into university
- become familiar with the differences between high school and university expectations before classes begin
- learn proactive and strategic approaches to succeeding in your first year at UTM
- develop the skills you need to enhance your academic performance, and
- meet first-year instructors, librarians and senior students
Registration & Schedule
Head Start 2022 sessions will take place during August 22 - September 2, 2022. To register, join Eagle Connect here, and you will automatically be enrolled in UTM Head Start.
Download the complete Head Start Schedule and Program Details.
Here is a brief Overview of the Head Start Schedule:
Monday, August 22, 2022
2:00 PM EST Welcome to Head Start
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
9:00 AM EST Finding Balance: Prioritizing Wellness while Pursuing Your Academic Goals
12:00 PM EST Social Hour: Imposter Syndrome
2:00 PM EST Deep Reading for Deep Learning: Understanding University Texts
7:00 PM EST Study Skills with Facilitated Study Group (FSG) Leaders
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
9:00 AM EST Test Success Strategies
12:00 PM EST English Language Support Q&A
2:00 PM EST The Writing Process
7:00 PM EST Academic Integrity Matters
Thursday, August 25, 2022
9:00 AM EST We've Been There: Undergrad Experiences with UTM Faculty 1
12:00 PM EST Social Hour: Facing Challenges and Dealing with Failure
2:00 PM EST We've Been There: Undergrad Experiences with UTM Faculty 2
7:00 PM EST Succeeding with Math
Friday, August 26, 2022
9:00 AM EST Library 101 12:00 PM EST Academic Writing Support Q&A
2:00 PM EST Time Management Techniques
Monday, August 29, 2022
9:00 AM EST Creativity, Collaboration, and Problem Solving
12:00 PM EST Social Hour: Procrastination & Motivation
2:00 PM EST Effective Note Taking
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
9:00 AM EST Academic Integrity Matters
12:00 PM EST UTMSU (UTM Student Union) Q&A
2:00 PM EST Writing Lab Reports
7:00 PM EST The Writing Process (repeat)
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
9:00 AM EST Succeeding with Math (repeat)
12:00 PM EST Social Hour: The Value of Co-curricular Involvement
7:00 PM EST Time Management Techniques (repeat)
Thursday, September 1, 2022
9:00 AM EST Making the Most of Your First-Year Experience: A Conversation with Upper-Year Students 1
12:00 PM EST Math & Numeracy Support Q&A
2:00 PM EST Making the Most of Your First-Year Experience: A Conversation with Upper-Year Students 2
Friday, September 2, 2022
12:00 PM EST Head Start Reflective Goal Setting Workshop
We look forward to seeing you at Head Start!
Hear From Students About Their Head Start Experience!
Head Start 2022 Student Showcase - Aditya (Youtube)(MyMedia)
Head Start 2022 Student Showcase - Ajen (Youtube)(MyMedia)
Head Start 2022 Student Showcase - Jaskirat (Youtube)(MyMedia)
Head Start 2022 Student Showcase - Linda, Naresh, and Ahmed (Youtube)(MyMedia)
