Mapping Your Education

A few event notes:

• Event will be online and streamed on YouTube (registration required).
• On event day, login to your Google account to ask us questions directly on YouTube.
• No Google account? No problem, you can still enjoy the stream!

Student Experience

Get a glimpse into the life of a student! You'll learn about how students can make the most of their post-secondary experience.

Resources for Students

Transitioning from high school to university can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be! You'll learn about the many  support services available to university students.

How to Apply

We'll give you an overview of the expectations we have of applications and what you can expect during the application process. We'll also show you how students and parents can help each other during the transition to university.

Live Q & A

Take advantage of a live question-and-answer period where you are encouraged to submit your questions for our panelists to answer.

6:00pm

Navigating Your Student Success

^{Jen Duggan | Student Recruitment Officer}

Receive an overview of the expectations we have of applications and what you can expect during the application process. We'll also show you how students and parents can help each other during the transition to university.

6:30pm

University Admissions and the University of Toronto

^{Lauren Glynn | Manager, Admissions}

Learn about how to structure your high school courses to get ahead during the application process, dates and deadlines, and get a preview of the myriad of programs, exciting extracurriculars, and boundless opportunities waiting for you. We'll also discuss money matters including budgeting, scholarships, and financial aid.

7:00pm

Learning about University Writing Expectations

^{Sarah Seeley & Mark Blaauw-Hara | Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy}

We will discuss our first-year writing course, where you would learn about yourself as a writer and explore how academic writing works. This type of course is unique to UTM, and it helps students succeed as writers in their degree programs. We will discuss how the course is taught and seek audience participation to illustrate the community building capability of the course, which is capped at 25 students per section.

7:20pm

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UTM

^{Kwame Diko | Diversity Student Recruitment & Admissions Officer}

Join us to listen to student narratives about academic quality, institutional supports, opportunities, student life and their overall journey to/through undergraduate studies. By the end of this session, you will be made aware of the variables central to shaping and gauging your university experience. Our diverse student population is comprised of dynamic leaders that thrive in organizations & clubs across the university. Learn, ask questions, and explore!

7:30pm

Day in My Life

^{Stella Dos Santos | Current UTM Student}

Hi there! My name is Stella and I wanted to give you an inside look at what a typical day in my life is like as a full-time student and a part-time Student Ambassador at UTM.

7:45pm

Live Q&A

^{Michael Gomez | Manager, Student Recruitment Communications}

Throughout the stream, our team will be answering your questions as they come in. Before we wrap up, we will put some of your questions directly to our presenters for their insight and input.