If you’re beginning your undergraduate degree, you can help prepare for what lies ahead next fall by participating in one of U of T’s many intake programs. Many colleges have designed programs specifically for their incoming students. Check with your college registrar to see what might be available. Here’s a listing of some of the college offerings:
- New College, as part of its program for newly admitted students, offers a series of workshops on writing, research and navigating courses called Ignite. Students are also invited to make appointments for individual consultations during the summer. Book appointments online.
- In mid- to late-August, University College students can attend one of six skills sessions as part of its Getting Started Early program. UC also invites its incoming students to bring a sample of high school work for a one-on-one appointment during July or August. Book one-on-one sessions online. No need to book for any of the skills sessions. Just join the session just before the starting time.
- Victoria College offers a Writing at University transitional seminar for newly admitted students. (August 26, 2025, 11:10-11:40 a.m.)
- Woodsworth College offers its new students the Jump Start program, a full-day introduction to getting the most out of the U of T experience (lunch is provided). Register online.
- UTM‘s Head Start program in late August provides a free series of interactive sessions specially designed to help first-year students achieve success. Incoming UTM students can come to as many sessions as they like.
- The Health Sciences Writing Centre offers Academic Reading and e-Writing (ACReW), a 2-week program for entering Kinesiology and Physical Education undergraduates. You will be paired with a writing instructor for online feedback on your writing to introduce you to university-level writing expectations. ACReW will run from Sept 2-12, 2025. Enrolment is limited and registration begins August 5.
- In the first half of September, Student Life will offer a number of workshops for new students as part of its Kickstart program. Registration begins on the Kickstart site in July.