The Faculty of Arts & Science offers a series of in-person and online events, workshops and resources throughout February to support you as you prepare to make your program selection.
Program Exploration Days will allow you to:
- Understand the process and timelines of program selection
- Speak with faculty, staff, alumni and current students from different programs
- Get support from academic and career advisors in making your program selections
- Become familiar with program selection tools including the Program Toolkit, ACORN and the Academic Calendar
Register for Program Exploration Days
PROGRAM EXPLORATION FAIR
February 28–29, 2024, 10 am – 4 pm, Sidney Smith Hall
Two full days to explore over 300 programs available to Arts & Science students. Connect with students, staff and faculty from A&S departments to learn more about program options available to you.
- Meet students, staff and instructors from A&S programs.
- Learn about experiential learning including research, internships and international opportunities.
- Information sessions to help you with program selection
- Get help from academic advisors
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February 28, 2024
- 10 am – 4 pm, Huron Study Space: Program Exploration Fair
- 10 am – 4 pm, SSC: Drop-In 1:1 Academic Advising Appointments
- 10 am – 4 pm, Sidney Smith Hall Lobby: Experiential Learning Fair
- 10 am – 4 pm, Sidney Smith Hall Lobby: Program Exploration Information Table
- 11 am – 12 pm, SSC: A&S Program Planning Information Session
- 1 pm – 2 pm, SSC: ASIP Info Session
February 29, 2024
- 10 am – 4 pm, Huron Study Space: Program Exploration Fair
- 10 am – 4 pm, SSC: Drop-In 1:1 Academic Advising Appointments
- 10 am – 4 pm, Sidney Smith Hall Lobby: Experiential Learning Fair
- 10 am – 4 pm, Sidney Smith Hall Lobby: Program Exploration Information Table
- 1 pm – 2 pm, SSC: A&S Program Planning Information Session
- 3 pm – 4 pm, SSC: ASIP Info Session
Click to view a list of programs attending the Program Exploration Fair +
Programs Attending on February 28, 2024:
- Actuarial Science
- American Studies
- Art History
- Asian Institute
- Book & Media Studies
- Canadian Studies
- Caribbean Studies
- Cell and Systems Biology
- Celtic Studies
- Chemistry
- Christianity and Culture
- Cinema Studies
- Classics
- Cognitive Science
- Computer Science
- Criminology & Sociolegal Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies
- East Asian Studies
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environment
- European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies
- Forestry
- French
- Geography & Planning
- Germanic Languages & Literatures
- Health Studies
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Human Biology
- Linguistics
- Mediaeval Studies
- Peace, Conflict, and Justice
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Public Policy
- Religion
- Rotman Commerce
- Slavic Languages and Literatures
- Spanish and Portuguese
- Statistical Sciences
- Visual Studies
Programs Attending on February 29, 2024:
- American Studies
- Anthropology & Archaeology
- Art History
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Book & Media Studies
- Caribbean Studies
- Celtic Studies
- Christianity and Culture
- Computer Science
- Creative Expression & Society
- Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity
- Diaspora and Transnational Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Economics
- Education & Society
- Entrepreneurship
- Environment
- Ethics, Society and Law
- French
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Human Biology
- Immunology
- Industrial Relations & Human Resources
- International Relations
- Jewish Studies
- Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology
- Linguistics
- Literature & Critical Theory
- Material Culture & Semiotics
- Mathematics
- Mediaeval Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations
- Nutritional Sciences
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Renaissance Studies
- Rotman Commerce
- Science, Technology, & Society
- Sexual Diversity Studies
- Slavic Languages and Literatures
- Spanish and Portuguese
- Urban Studies
- Women and Gender Studies Institute
- Writing & Rhetoric
Other Program Exploration Days Events
ASK ME ANYTHING (AMAs)
Every Thursday in February on the @sidneysmithcommons Instagram
Hear from upper year students about their experiences and tips for navigating program selection, and learn about program options and experiential learning opportunities in these weekly Q&A sessions.
PROGRAM PLANNING DAYS
February 7, 13 & 15, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm, Sidney Smith Hall
Drop by Sidney Smith Hall to learn how to choose your program of study, understand program requirements and discover important tools including the Program Toolkit, ACORN and the Academic Calendar.
COMPUTER SCIENCE EXPLORATION DAY
February 15, 2024 – Sidney Smith Hall
Workshops and information sessions for CMP1 students and students interested in applying to Computer Science programs.
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Applying to a CS Program (Other Admission Categories)
- 11 am – 12 pm, SS 2105
- Learn about when and how to apply to programs, what programs are available to you, and how to complete the supplemental application.
ASIP info session
- 12 pm – 1 pm, SS 1071
- Learn about ASIP and CS programs.
Applying to a CS program (CMP1 Admission Categories)
- 1 pm – 2 pm, SS 1085
- Don’t miss this info session to learn about when to apply, your CMP1 guarantee requirements, and how to make sure that you’re on track.
CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR
February 27, 2024, 10 am – 4 pm, Sidney Smith Hall
Events will offer you the opportunity to explore various career pathways and deepen your understanding of how to connect your program selection to your career goals.
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10 am – 4 pm, Sidney Smith Hall Lobby: Program Exploration Information Table
10:30 am – 11:30 am, Huron Study Space: Career Exploration Workshop
12 pm – 1 pm, Huron Study Space: Career Exploration Workshop
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, Huron Study Space: Career Exploration Workshop
3 pm – 4 pm, Huron Study Space: Career Exploration Workshop
PROGRAM SELECTION VIRTUAL DROP-IN SUPPORT
March 1, 2024, 10 am – 4 pm Online via Zoom
Virtual drop-in support will be available to you all day to answer any questions or concerns that arise as you make your program selections. Zoom link will be posted in February.
Zoom link. Meeting ID: 860 5269 3897
PROGRAM EXPLORATION AT YOUR COLLEGE & DEPARTMENT
You can attend events hosted by your college and academic departments. At these events you can work with an academic advisor to enrol in programs, talk to instructors or ask questions about the programs.
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St. Michael’s College
SMC Program Enrolment Workshop
Jan 29
Feb 8, 12, 22, 27
March 1, 7
Learn about applying to your programs of interest, review program enrolment requirements and navigate ACORN together in this virtual session.
New College
NC Program Pathways: Your Roadmap to Success
February 15 & March 4
Attend this in-person or virtual session to go over your program enrolment requirements, program applications, and any questions you have with one of the New College Academic Advisors.
No registration required, visit here for details.
Victoria College
Program Selection Myth Buster
February 29, 2024
This session covers the “how to” for program enrolment, common misconceptions, frequently asked questions and more! Plus enjoy a pizza lunch and 1-on-1 chat with the advising team.
Drop in or visit the webpage for details.
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Cinema Studies Institute
Careers After Cinema Studies
January 18, 2024
A panel of Cinema Studies alumni will share how their degree lead to their career.
No registration required. Visit the webpage for details.
Cognitive Science
Virtual Event
February 2, 2024
12 pm – 1 pm, for students interested in applying to Cognitive Science:
Program Navigation Day virtual event to guide you through the admissions process for Cognitive Science. Registration is required.
1 pm – 2 pm, for current Cognitive Science students:
Program Navigation virtual event to answer your questions about changing Cognitive Science streams, independent study courses, 400 level courses, exclusions, steps to graduation. Registration is required.
Department of Linguistics
February 26, 2024
2 pm – 4 pm
Program Day event for Linguistics Major, Minor, and Specialist programs.
The event will have some light snacks, a presentation from our undergraduate team and an opportunity to meet and chat with some faculty members and current undergraduate students.
The event will take place in our lounge, SS4065 at 100 St. George Street, 4th floor.
CDTPS Drama Student-Led Workshop
February 28, 2024
1:10 pm – 2 pm
Drop in to 40 minutes of theatre-based exercises and games. Ask questions about the drama program. All are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes.
Location: Performance Studio, 79 St. George Street (UC Union).
Statistics & Actuarial Science Program Info Session
February 29, 2024
Session 1: 12:30 pm – 2 pm
Session 2: 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Get an in-depth look at programs, hear from current students, learn about internship and mentorship programs.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Location: Department of Statistical Sciences – Rooms UY 9016 & UY 9014, 700 University Ave, 9th Floor
Women & Gender Studies Institute
50 Years of WGSI at U of T
- January 31, 2024
- February 28, 2024
- March 6, 2024
- April 11, 2024
Join the Women & Gender Studies Institute for a series of events to honour their 50th Anniversary. The University of Toronto holds the distinction of having one of the oldest programs in Women and Gender Studies in Canada, beginning in the 1970s.
Visit the webpage for details.