March Open House

March Open House

Sunday, March 24, 2024 | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Join us during our March Open House and get a deeper understanding of our programs and where they can lead. Professors, students and staff will also cover important admissions processes, how to pay for university, student life opportunities, and much, much more!

Register here


Event Details & Campus Map

Campus Map

Every building is colour-coded; use this map along with the schedules below to find your way. Building signage and volunteers will be throughout campus to help.

March Open House 2023 map

Parking

Free parking will be available in Parking Lot P4 and Lot P8. Please do not park in P6, P7 or P10; these are strictly reserved for Residence students and not available during the event.

Follow the coloured arrows on the map to find your way from Mississauga Road to our designated parking lots. After parking, we suggest starting your day at the RAWC.

Checking in

Check in to the event by clicking the link in your registration email, or get it scanned when you arrive on campus, and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a $100 U of T Bookstore gift card! The draw will take place at 1pm.

Free Wi-Fi

  1. Text (SMS) MOH24 to 1-833-338-7626 to get your username and password. 
  2. Visit this link on your device or scan this QR code to install the eduroam app. Follow the instructions to setup the security profile on your device.
  3. When on campus, join the "eduroam" network.
  4. When prompted, enter the username and password you received in the text message.

Program & Informational Presentations

Every presentation listed below is open to all guests, but we've organized them by type and admission category, for your convenience. All presentations are approximately one hour and fairs run will all day. Tours and demo times are as listed.

Admissions

Admissions 10111:00am & 1:00pm
CCT
CCT 1080
What to Expect in your First Year: Academic Advising Supports at UTM11:00am
CCT
CCT 1140
Financing Your Education12:00pm
KN
KN 137
Black Access to Educational Excellence (BAEE@UTM) Reception1:00pm
DV
DV 3140 (UTM Room)

Student Affairs and Services

Global Learning Opportunities at UTM11:00am
KN
KN 112
The UTM Experience: Navigating the Student Journey12:00pm & 2:00pm
CCT
CCT 1140
Student Housing & Residence Life12:00pm & 1:00pm
DH
DH 2060
Beyond the Classroom: For-credit Experiential Learning Opportunities at UTM1:00pm
IB
IB 140

Chemical & Physical Sciences

Chemical & Physical Sciences Presentation12:00pm
IB
IB 110
Chemical & Physical Sciences Lab TourSee tour details below

Commerce

Commerce & Management Presentation11:00am
KN
KN 137
Economics Presentation12:00pm
KN
KN 137

Communication, Culture, Information & Technology

Communication, Culture, Information & Technology Presentation11:00am & 2:00pm
DH
DH 2060
ICCIT Virtual Reality DemoSee demo details below

Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics Mock Lecture10:00am
IB
IB 140
Computer Science Presentation11:00am
IB
IB 110
Mathematics and Statistics Presentation12:00pm
IB
IB 140

Forensic Science

Forensic Science Presentation12:00pm
IB
IB 120
Forensic Science Crime Scene House TourSee tour details below

Humanities

Historical Studies Presentation11:00am
DH
DH 2080
English & Drama Presentation12:00pm
DH
DH 2080
Visual Studies Presentation12:00pm & 2:00pm
DH
DH 2070
Language Studies Presentation2:00pm
DH
DH 2080
Erindale Studio Theatre TourSee tour details below

Life Sciences

Biology & Life Sciences Presentation10:00am
IB
IB 110
Anthropology Student and Alumni Panel1:00pm
DH
DH 2070
Anthropology Lab TourSee tour details below
Biology Lab TourSee tour details below

Management

Commerce & Management Presentation11:00am
KN

    

KN 137

Psychology

Psychology Student Panel11:00am
IB
IB 140

Social Sciences

Political Science Presentation11:00am
DH
DH 2070
Economics Presentation12:00pm
KN
KN 137
Anthropology Presentation1:00pm
DH
DH 2070
Sociology Presentation1:00pm
DH
DH 2080
Anthropology Lab TourSee tour details below

Theatre & Drama

English & Drama Presentation12:00pm
DH

    

DH 2080

Visual Studies

Visual Studies Presentation12:00pm
DH

    

DH 2070
Art & Art History Mock Lecture2:00pm
DH
DH 2070
Blackwood Gallery Lightbox TourSee tour details below

 


On-Campus Fairs

We're hosting three Academic Fairs (one each for Arts, Sciences, and Business programs) and Student Support & Services Fair. Discover the breadth of options at UTM and chat with students, staff, and faculty.

Event MN

Arts Programs in MN Building

Anthropology (Social Science)

  • Anthropology

English & Drama 

  • Canadian Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • Dramaturgy and Drama Studies
  • English
  • Game Studies
  • Theatre and Drama Studies

Historical Studies

  • Classical Civilization
  • Diaspora and Transnational Studies
  • History
  • History of Religions
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • South Asian Humanities
  • Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy

Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology

  • Communication, Culture, Information & Technology
  • Digital Enterprise Management
  • Professional Writing and Communication
  • Technology, Coding & Society

Language Studies

  • Chinese Language & Culture
  • Education Studies
  • English Language Linguistics
  • French Studies
  • Functional French
  • Global Leadership
  • Italian
  • Language Teaching and Learning: French
  • Language Teaching and Learning: French and Italian
  • Language Teaching and Learning: Italian
  • Linguistic Studies

Philosophy

  • Ethics, Law, and Society
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Science

Political Science

  • History and Political Science
  • Political Science

Sociology (including Criminology)

  • Criminology, Law, and Society
  • Sociology

Visual Studies

  • Art & Art History
  • Art History
  • Cinema Studies
  • Visual Culture
  • Visual Culture and Communication

 

Event KN

Business Programs

Economics

  • Economics

Management

  • Accounting
  • Commerce
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing

 

Event IB

Science Programs

Anthropology (Life Science)

  • Anthropology

Biology

  • Biology
  • Biology for Health Sciences
  • Biomedical Communications
  • Biotechnology
  • Comparative Physiology
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Molecular Biology
  • Paleontology

Chemical & Physical Sciences

  • Astronomical Sciences
  • Astronomy
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Physics

Forensic Science

  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Forensic Biology
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Forensic Science

Geography, Geomatics, and Environment

  • Combined HBA Environmental Management/ MSc Sustainabilty Management
  • Combined HBSc Environmental Science/ MSc Sustainability Management
  • Environmental Geosciences
  • Environmental Law and Policy
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Geography
  • Sustainability

Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI)

  • Business, Science & Entrepreneurship

Mathematical and Computational Sciences

  • Applied Statistics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Security
  • Mathematical Sciences

Psychology

  • Combined HBSc Exceptionality in Human Learning/MA Child Study & Education
  • Combined HBSc Psychology/MA Child Study & Education
  • Exceptionality in Human Learning
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

Tours & Demos

Go beyond the information sessions with guided, hands-on experiences! Take a guided campus tour, see our residences, explore our labs, experience our theatre space, and more.

Event KN

Guided Campus Tours

10:00am – 3:00pm

Explore the different buildings and state-of-the-art student facilities, check out various student hangouts, and take in the beautiful scenery.

Tours leave every 15 minutes from the KN Rotunda.

Event DV

Anthropology Lab Tours

10:00am – 3:00pm

Take a glimpse into the past! Visit the Anthropology labs to interact with specimens and artifacts from the Department’s collections.

Drop by the Anthropology tables in either IB or MN to be directed to the lab.

Blackwood Gallery
Event DH

Blackwood Gallery Lightbox Tour

2:30pm – 3:15pm

Attend a tour of the campus lightboxes – currently featuring Lightbox Cycle 4 – led by staff from the Blackwood Gallery, a contemporary art centre dedicated to open public research.

Visit DH 2070 a few minutes before 2:30pm.

Event IB

Biology Lab Tours

11:00am – 3:00pm

If Biology is your domain, check out our labs! Our undergraduate research projects give students valuable, first-hand experience working in a laboratory environment. 

Sign up at the Biology table in IB.

 

Forensic Biology
Event IB

Chemistry & Physical Sciences Lab Tours

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Check out the state-of-the-art technology and instruments used by our students!

Drop by the CPS table in IB to be directed to the lab. A guided tour will also leave immediately after our presentation in IB 140.

Event DH

Psychology Teaching Lab Demos

10:00am and 2:00pm

Explore our Psychology labs alongside faculty and students.

Drop the Psychology table in IB to be directed to the room a few minutes before we head out.

Economics Help Room
Event KN

Economics Special Tours

11:00am – 3:00pm*

Go inside and explore classrooms, labs, and teaching spaces available to our Economics students.

Drop by the Economics Aid Room in KN 114.

Event MN

Erindale Studio Theatre Tours

11:00am – 12:30pm

Take the stage at Erindale Studio Theatre where professional-quality theatrical performances are held!

Drop by Erindale Studio Theatre, located in between Deerfield Hall and Erindale Hall, or visit the English & Drama table in MN.

Event IB

Forensic Science Crime Scene House Tours

11:30am – 2:45pm

Our Crime Scene House allows students to investigate simulated crime scenes. (Due to limited space, this tour is only open to prospective students.)

Tours leave every 40 minutes from the Forensic Science table. Last tour leaves at 2:50pm.

VR Project
Event CCT

3D Lab Demo

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Drop by CC 3110 or visit the ICCIT table in MN.

Event MN

ICCIT Virtual Reality Demo

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Want to relive your favourite concert? Swim with whales? Tour the solar system and land on the moon? VR promises this and more, from the safety of your room. Experience what VR is really like, and find out about its potential and limitations with this demo.

Drop by MN 2140 or the ICCIT table in MN.

Library
Event CCT

Library Tours

11:00am – 3:00pm*

During a guided library tour, visitors will be given an overview of the Library’s services, resources, and facilities. Explore the Syd Bolton video game collection, visit the Digital Exploration lab, and see our Outer Circle Recording Studio.

Drop by the table in CCT to be directed to the Library.

* These tour times are still being finalized.


Fun Stuff and More!

Event Prize
Instagram

Win U of T Merch!

  1. Follow @utmfuture on Instagram.
  2. Attend March Open House.
  3. Post a pic, tag us, and use #UTMOpenHouse to enter.

Keep an eye on your DMs throughout the day for your chance to win 1 of 3 U of T Prize Packs!

U of T Bookstore Pride
Event KN

Bookstore Pop-up Shop

Pick up some U of T swag at the UTM Bookstore Pop-up Shop in the Innovation Complex Rotunda.

Residence Balloons
Event OPH

Residence Prizes

Join UTM Residence in Oscar Peterson Hall to spin a wheel for prizes! Prizes include UTM yoga mats, cutlery sets, pens, sunglasses, and more!

Student posing with UTM Eagle

Meet Rocky the Eagle

Will you spot Rocky the Eagle as they flutter around the campus? If you do, be sure to stop and grab a polaroid keepsake to take home with you!


Food on Campus

All locations listed below will be open for the entirety of the event (10:00am – 3:00pm), unless otherwise listed.

Coffee/Beverages

Booster Juice (Opens at 11:00am)
Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre

Second Cup
Kaneff Centre / Innovation Complex

Starbucks
Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre 

Tim Hortons
William G. Davis Building

  Food

Davis Food Court (Some vendors will open at 11:00am)
William G. Davis Building

IB Food Court (Opens at 10:30am)
Instructional Centre

North Side Bistro (10:30am – 2:00pm)
Deerfield Hall

Colman Commons (Most vendors will open at 10:30am or 11:00am)
Oscar Peterson Hall


In the meantime

Follow us on Instagram

Experience the diversity of opportunities, natural beauty, and striking architecture of U of T Mississauga from the perspective of our students.

Take a virtual tour

Before seeing it in person (we're so excited to show it off!), become familiar with our beautiful campus through our virtual tour options.