Academic advising

First Nations House offers culturally supportive academic advising to both undergraduate and graduate students on all three campuses. We can help with any of the following:

• assistance with academic planning
• advocacy with other U of T departments
• referrals to all U of T Student Life programs
• assistance with registration and scheduling
• pre-admission counselling
• tutorial accommodation
• assistance in applying to graduate school
• personalized one-on-one appointments

Whether you are an incoming or returning student, we can help you transition into student life and feel secure in your choices and surroundings.

Other academic support at U of T

Indigenous students can find further support at the University for a variety of academic needs.

• Academic Success provides a wide variety of support services for all U of T students.
• U of T Writing Centres provide free instruction in academic writing.
• Students who require academic accommodations can register with Accessibility Services.
• In addition to First Nations House at the St. George campus, Indigenous students enrolled at U of T Scarborough or U of T Mississauga can connect with resources available on those campuses.

Some faculties also offer support specifically for Indigenous students. The Faculty of Law provides a variety of services and programming for Indigenous law students. The Faculty of Medicine has established the Office of Indigenous Medical Education for students in Undergraduate Medical Education.