Webinars, Events and Group Advising

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Upcoming Events

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FAQ Fridays with Academic Advising

Virtual drop-in office hours with Academic Advisors. This is a perfect way to connect no matter where you are. Drop in for 5 minutes, or stay for the full 1.5 hours.

Click your preferred date to register: 

September 13, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Special topic: transfer credits

September 20, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

September 27, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

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Ask a Student

Join upper-year Peer Leaders and explore how essential resources like Degree Explorer, Timetable Builder, and the Academic Calendar can help you plan your degree and be successful in your studies.

Upcoming dates:

September 9, 2:00-3:00 p.m. 
KN 108 or join on Zoom

September 17, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
KN 108 or join on Zoom

September 25, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 
KN 108 or join on Zoom

Considering Alternative Programs Webinar

Considering Alternative Programs

Have you changed your mind about your programs of study? Think you do not meet the requirements for your original choice? This webinar will help you plan next steps and develop strategies to help you reach your academic and career goals.

After the presentation, you'll have a chance to ask questions to a panel including an academic advisor and a career counselor.

Click your preferred date to register: 

September 3, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Computer science stream (featuring representatives from the Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences)

September 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
All subject areas

Co-presented with the UTM Career Centre.
 

Getting back on track

Getting Back on Track: Planning Your Return to Good Standing

September 17, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Have you recently been placed on probation or suspension? Do you think you are at risk of probation? This workshop is designed to help you understand what it means and what you need to do to get back to good standing.

Join an academic advisor and a learning strategist to learn what your academic status means, what it takes to improve it, and what tools and strategies you can employ to help you maximize your potential and speed up your academic improvement. We will discuss:

  • Grades and GPA, and how to improve them
  • Policies and rules related to academic standing
  • Promoting Academic Skills for Success (PASS) program for UTM students academically at risk

Co-presented with the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

Register now

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Preparing to Graduate

October 17, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Are you planning to graduate soon and wonder what comes next? Attend this session to get key details about graduation:

  • How to request graduation 
  • How to check if you have fulfilled all your degree and program requirements
  • How the Career Centre can help you plan your next steps during these uncertain times 

Co-presented with the UTM Career Centre.

Register now

Making the Grade

Making the Grade: Success Strategies to Achieving your CGPA Goals

October 24, 10:30-12:00 p.m.

Striving to achieve the best grades possible? Studying hard may not be enough. Learn useful strategies that will help maximize your potential:

  • Creating smart study plans
  • Time management techniques
  • Resources available to you at UTM to improve your study skills
  • Strategies to protect your CGPA from negative effects of low/failing marks

Co-presented with the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre.

Register now