Get an inside view of what to expect in your upcoming life sciences classes. Modules will include university-level lectures, practice quizzes and academic prep material to prepare you for your life sciences courses. You will also learn tools to develop your study skills and receive helpful tips from upper-year students.
Arrive Ready to Study Life Sciences was developed in collaboration with Life Science faculty Professor Kenneth Yip (Instructor of BIO130, Molecular and Cell Biology), Professor Kristine Quinlan (Instructor of CHM135, Chemistry: Physical Principles) and Edward, a graduated student studying cell and systems biology, genome biology.
Learning modules will be available starting July 21 on your Arrive Ready Quercus page — no registration required.
Learning modules include:
- Understanding University Expectations for Success
- Arrive Ready for CHM 135H1: Chemistry: Physical Principles
- Note-Taking in University Lectures
- Effective Reading Strategies
- Critical Writing
- Effective Collaboration and Group work
- Studying & Test Preparation for Life Sciences
Each module will take approximately two hours to complete. You can access the modules independently whenever your schedule allows, without the worry of marks or deadlines.
Complete at least three learning modules to be eligible to receive an Arrive Ready Certificate of Completion!
Preparing for University Math Program (PUMP) Modules
All incoming students can join Preparing for University Math Program (PUMP) courses and learning modules. PUMP I and II are six-week non-credit courses designed for students to review high school-level math content and prepare for university math courses. These courses involve weekly lectures, tutorials and assessment activities. Students who choose not to register for PUMP I or II will be provided a self-guided version of PUMP that contains learning modules tailored to support your preparation for each first-year mathematics course. Students unsure about which first-year math courses to pursue can explore the Guide to First-Year Mathematics.
PUMP I
Dates: July 8, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week for six weeks
Class Schedule: This is an online, synchronous course.
Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT
Tutorials: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 - 5 p.m. EDT
PUMP Level I is ideal for students who are:
- Looking for an introduction to pre-calculus topics
- Studying outside the field of mathematics who want to become functionally literate in math
- Want to learn (or re-learn) high school pre-calculus
- Intend to enrol in MAT135H or MAT133Y1
Registration deadline: July 2 at 9 a.m. EDT
Registration is limited.
PUMP II
Dates: July 7, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week for six weeks
Class Schedule: This is an online, synchronous course.
Lectures: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 – 5 p.m. EDT
Tutorials: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m. EDT
PUMP Level II is ideal for students who:
- Are interested in a review of high school pre-calculus followed by an intro to logic, problem solving and methods of proof.
- Intend to enrol in MAT137Y1, MAT157Y1 or MAT223H1.
Registration deadline: July 2 at 9 a.m. EDT
Registration is limited.
PUMP Self-Guided
Dates: Starts July 7
- Ideal for students who do not require a thorough review of high school mathematics or prefer to complete learning modules at their own pace.
- All students will be provided access to an optional, self-guided version of PUMP that contains learning modules tailored to support your preparation for MAT133Y1, MAT135H, MAT137Y1, MAT157Y1 or MAT223H1.
No registration required. PUMP Self-Guided will be provided to all newly admitted Arts & Science students on Quercus, U of T’s learning platform.
Registration for one free PUMP learning module (PUMP I or PUMP II) through Arrive Ready is only available to newly-admitted, first-year students in the Faculty of Arts & Science at St. George campus. All other interested students must register through the Department of Mathematics.
For questions about Arrive Ready, contact your Arrive Ready mentor or email: arriveready@utoronto.ca.
