Resources to Help You Prepare for University

Learning Support offers a wealth of learning support services in written and oral communication, literacy, numeracy and academic skills through one-on-one appointments, group tutoring, peer support, workshops and events for all students at TMU.
Students can access the following resources through Learning Support:

• Math & Computer Science Support
• Study Skills & Transition Support
• Writing & Language Support
• Graduate Student Support

Examples of programs include:

• The Academic Edge program for students to build core learning skills and set academic and personal goals in an encouraging and supportive peer community.
• Weekly English Conversational Groups to practice oral fluency and communication skills.
• Supported Learning Groups for traditionally difficult first-year courses.
• Peer Academic Coaches, upper-year students who deliver one-on-one academic skills support.

SHIFT is a summer transition program for students with disabilities who are heading to any post-secondary institution in Ontario.

• SHIFT provides information to students and parents/support persons about navigating Academic Accommodation Support (AAS).
• Students can connect with students with similar experiences, explore the learning strategy and assistive technology support resources available to them, and more.
• Parent/support persons information sessions are also available.

Spanning the Gaps is a holistic and innovative transitional program with accessible pathways to postsecondary education.

• Designed for adults and young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience postsecondary education.
• Pathways build academic capacity through a strong community of students, staff and alumni, built on the principles of academic foundations, holistic support, diversity, inclusion and community engagement.
• Programs that cater to learners who have the motivation, potential and stability required to be successful in postsecondary education but have educational gaps and/or lack the formal admission requirements.

Summer Jumpstart is a summer transition program that takes place between July and August for incoming TMU students that features 5 key modules:

• Community Ready
• Math Ready
• Study Ready
• Wellness Ready
• Writing Ready

Summer Jumpstart’s main goal is to help all incoming TMU students feel confident and prepared for their first semester.

Feeling well-informed and supported can make all the difference in achieving academic success and enjoying your university experience. The program supports students in feeling more confident in their first year and more knowledgeable of the skills and resources needed to navigate university. Navigate TMU offers a variety of support services for students:

• With over 100 services available to you at TMU, Student Success Navigators can connect students to the ones that they need to meet their goals.
• Academic support including helping to develop study skills, or advice on a program and course selections.
• Various opportunities on campus to develop skills that will help you inside and outside of the classroom.
• Finding community - joining a large community of students, faculty (ie. professors, instructors) and staff that will be a part of a student's journey. This program is here to support students as they navigate meeting new students, making connections, joining clubs and attending events.

The First-Year Engineering Office hosts transition and orientation initiatives throughout the summer to promote the successful transition from high school to TMU Engineering.

• Meet with upper-year engineering students from across all 9 Engineering disciplines to help guide students before the start of school.
• Engineering Boost courses in Physics, Math and Computer Programming to introduce students to concepts taught in their first-year courses (not for credit).
• Pre-orientation events and campus tours to meet and connect with fellow incoming engineering students.
• Game nights, sports competitions, scavenger hunts and more — numerous social events offered throughout the summer and academic year.

With students from more than 140 countries, International Student Support (ISS) helps the international community at TMU in reaching their academic, personal and professional goals.

ISS works to:

• welcome and support newcomers in adjusting to life in Canada.
• build a sense of belonging for the international community at TMU.
• connect international students and newcomers to the TMU and Toronto communities.

ISS offers:

• one-on-one personal development appointments.
• group or one-on-one immigration advising.
• programs tailored to community building, exploring and learning about new cultures.
• health insurance for international students.

Fit for Business (FFB) is a globally recognized Salesforce award-winning transition program designed exclusively for first-year Ted Rogers School of Management students. This program empowers students with a community and a path to achieve academic, career and personal success. Enabling engagement outside the classroom creates more collaborative, resilient and innovative students that are better equipped for the business world.

In the first semester of university, first-year students are individually placed into a TedPack.

• TedPacks are small groups of about 45 students that all share the same academic program, creating a community for students to connect and make friends from around the world.
• Students have the opportunity to gain student leadership experience in their first year by applying to become a TedPack Ambassador for their own TedPack and receiving mentorship from upper-year students.