Accessibility Services Information Sessions & Orientation Events
Transition Resources
For U of T St. George students: This guide walks you through everything you need to know before your first semester, from registering with Accessibility Services to understanding how accommodations work differently in university, with a month-by-month checklist and skills inventory.
- High School to University Transition Resource for Students with Disabilities at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus (PDF)
Also available in a visual format (PDF)
For students heading to any post-secondary institution: Whether you’re heading to college, university or another post-secondary program, this guide is designed to help students with disabilities navigate the transition from high school. It covers how academic accommodations change after high school, what to expect from your institution’s Accessibility Office and includes a transition checklist and skills inventory.
- High School to Post-Secondary Transition Resource for Students with Disabilities (PDF)
Also available in a visual format (PDF)
Sessions for Students
Registration is required. Register using the Folio links* on this page.
Accessibility Services Information Sessions
These information sessions are designed to introduce students to Accessibility Services, accommodations and tips to prepare them for post-secondary learning. There are multiple sessions, with some programming days specifically designed with certain populations in mind. Live sessions are two hours in length.
Accessibility Services: Graduate Student Info Session for Incoming Students
Accessibility Services: ADHD Info Session for Incoming Students
Accessibility Services: ASD Info Session for Incoming Students
Accessibility Services: International Students Info Session for Incoming Students
Accessibility Services: Mental Health Info Session for Incoming Students
Accessibility Services: Undergraduate Student Info Session for Incoming Students
Accessibility Services Orientation
We offer a two-day Accessibility Services Orientation in mid-August for undergraduate and graduate students. Orientation will provide a more in-depth overview of Accessibility Services, accommodations, and tips to prepare students for post-secondary learning, including an in-person campus tour, social opportunities, mock lectures, presentations from campus support services as well as lunch!
If you are a student attending another post-secondary institution in the fall but wish to attend, please email as.learning@utoronto.ca.
YOU of T Series: Your Access ft. Accessibility Services
Our YOU of T series will give you the opportunity to learn more about your student experience at U of T, explore resources on campus and build your social network with other incoming students. This event is designed to introduce Accessibility Services and share student experiences with students with disabilities who are coming into the Faculty of Arts & Science.
April 10, 2025 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Register through the Faculty of Arts & Science Welcome Events Webpage:
YOU of T Series: Your Access ft. Accessibility Services
Learn more about accommodations
Whether you’re planning on attending a session or exploring on your own, the Moving Forward video series on Youtube covers what you need to know about academic accommodations and registering with Accessibility Services at U of T.
Watch now to get clear, useful guidance and feel confident about starting your journey with Accessibility Services.
Sessions for Parents and Supporters
Accessibility Services Information Sessions for Parents and Supporters
LD, ADHD and ASD Pre-Registration Information Sessions
These online events are for all high school educators, guidance counsellors and community partners who work with students with disabilities, as well as prospective students, families and supporters looking to learn more about specific documentation requirements and accommodations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from Accessibility Services staff and ask questions. These events will take place over Zoom. Attendees will receive the link to join after registering.
Learn about documentation requirements and accommodations for students with Learning Disabilities (LD), ADHD and ASD at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus.
Registration for U of T staff and Faculty:
There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.
In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.
Registration form for outside U of T community members:
Preparing for University – A Workshop for Students Diagnosed with ASD & Their Supporters
This event is an opportunity to learn more about documentation requirements, accommodations, and resources for students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus. This event is for all high school educators/guidance counsellors and community partners who work with students diagnosed with ASD as well as prospective students, families and supporters looking to learn more about specific documentation requirements, accommodations, and resources. This event will be hybrid (simultaneously in person and online).
Registration for U of T staff and Faculty:
There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.
In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.
There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.
In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.
Registration form for outside U of T community members:
Transition Day
Transition Day is an opportunity to learn about starting university for students with disabilities. Join us to learn about academic accommodations and how they are implemented, the support services that are available to students, the assessment process and common transition challenges students face. Transition Day includes sessions for high school educators and community partners who work with students with disabilities.
Prospective and incoming students with disabilities and their families are eligible to attend. High school educators, guidance counsellors and community partners who support students with disabilities are also welcome.
Transition Day will involve an afternoon of informative sessions about registering with Accessibility Services, the transition to university and strategies in a hybrid learning environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from a student panel, accessibility advisors and learning strategists.
Registration for U of T staff and Faculty:
There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.
In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.
There’s nothing on the schedule right now, but check back soon to see what’s coming up.
In the meantime, visit Folio for similar events or explore our website to discover other programs and opportunities.
