Get Ready: Resources to Help You Prepare for University

The universities offer different programs and supports for many types of students. The resources on this page can help you adapt to life and studies at university.

Note: Eligibility criteria may vary by program.

This list is not definitive. Contact the appropriate university directly for more information.

University of Toronto Scarborough

First Year Transition Program for students with disabilities

Orientation
Admitted Student
  • AccessAbility Services offers a summer transition program and monthly Traction Sessions to support incoming students with disabilities. This immersive program aims to help you navigate your first year at the University of Toronto Scarborough and build academic and learning strategies that are beneficial to university, such as reading, note-taking and time management.

September Countdown Checklist

Career Services
Admitted Student; Parent or Supporter; Other

The September countdown checklist is your go-to guide for everything you need to get ready for life at U of T Scarborough.

English-language Development Support

Learning Services
Pre-Grade 12 Student; Grade 12 Student; Admitted Student
  • English-language development for students whose first language is not English.

Contact U of T Scarborough

Career Services
Pre-Grade 12 Student; Grade 12 Student; Admitted Student; Current University Student; Equity-seeking Individual; Indigenous Individual; Parent or Supporter; Other

Contact U of T Scarborough 

First Year Learning Integration Program for Management Students

Orientation
Admitted Student
  • If you are an incoming Bachelor of Business Administration student, FLIP is here to help you get a head start in your first year. We have a great program lined up for you. This is a free program open to all first-year Management students.

Math & Statistics Support

Learning Services
Admitted Student
  • Aims to improve your proficiency in various subjects of mathematics and statistics.

Next Steps to Inclusive Excellence

Orientation
Admitted Student
  • Provides resources as you prepare for the fall of your first year at U of T Scarborough.

First Year Learning Communities for Arts and Science students

Orientation
Admitted Student
  • The First Year Learning Communities Program is a registered program that groups you with other students by your program of study to help you find a sense of community within your academic programs or shared identities. Available for first-year Arts and Science students.

Get Started Program

Orientation
Admitted Student
  • An engaging academic orientation hosted by the Academic Advising & Career Centre to help you transition to studies at the University of Toronto Scarborough.