University Prep Workshops

Incoming and returning undergraduate students. All students are welcome.

Sign up for all the events you’re interested in.

University Prep Micro-Course

The University Prep Micro-Course covers common university preparation topics across three 90-minute virtual modules:

• Module 1: How do I Study? Effective Practices for Learning
• Module 2: How do I Plan? Organizing University Learning
• Module 3: How do I Stay Motivated? Practicing Consistency over Perfection

A Panel: Ask the Experts about Learning at U of T

What is it really like to learn at U of T? Find out from an expert panel made up of an instructor, a learning strategist and academic mentors.

• Come prepared to ask your questions about learning.
• Fact check the things you have heard about learning at U of T.
• Learn the practical ways you can succeed as a student.

Q&A Session for International Students

Join this interactive Q&A session, co-facilitated by friendly staff advisors and student peers. After a short presentation, they will answer any questions you have about navigating U of T and finding community as an international student. All questions are welcome in this space, and you can drop in for however long you would like.

Learning at U of T: A Guide for Parents & Supporters

We invite parents, family members, partners, and supporters for a presentation and Q&A about learning at U of T.

• Discuss academic expectations at U of T.
• Understand practices for academic success and well-being at U of T.
• Discover learning resources of support.

All workshops are in Eastern Time (ET).

University Prep Micro-Course

The 3-part micro-course is offered virtually in morning and evening sections. Sign up on Quercus:

1. Visit the University Prep course on Quercus.
2. Enroll in the section you wish to attend using your UTORid and password.

Schedule

Module 1: How do I Study? Effective Practices for Learning

• Tuesday, August 22 at 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 29 at 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Module 2: How do I Plan? Organizing University Learning

• Wednesday, August 23 at 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 30 at 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Module 3: How do I Stay Motivated? Practicing Consistency over Perfection

• Thursday, August 24 at 7 – 8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, August 31 at 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Other workshops and events

A Panel: Ask the Experts about Learning at U of T

Register on CLNx:

• Wednesday, August 30 at 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Q&A Session for International Students

Register on CLNx:

• Graduate students: Friday, August 18 at 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
• Undergraduate students: Friday, August 25 at 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Learning at U of T: A Guide for Parents and Supporters

Register on CLNx:

• Wednesday, September 6 at 7 – 8:30 p.m.