Category: Student Support, Well-being & Access 2023

Between 2018 and 2023, the University of Toronto awarded 2,047 substantial international undergraduate scholarships, fostering a diverse and globally engaged student body from 128 countries. In the 2022-23 academic year alone, 555 scholarships were granted to students representing 88 countries,…

This past year Student Experience introduced the PowerBI Dashboard for Navi. This dynamic tool elevates knowledge sharing, offering stakeholders a real-time panorama of student insights. Updated monthly, the dashboard allows users to discover trends in topics of discussion, understand how…

In 2023, the Health & Wellness Centre launched two new wellness navigation advisor roles within the mental health clinic. These roles, filled by a psychotherapist and a social worker, are dedicated to helping students find personalized resources on and off…

In the 2022-2023 academic year, the Health & Wellness Peer Support Service (PSS) at the St. George Campus underwent notable changes. Operating under the Health & Wellness Centre, the PSS, led by a team of trained student peer supporters, adopted…

Through the implementation of new photo and government ID submission software, TCard Services, Student Life IT and Communications have achieved remarkable progress in supporting students in navigating services. The introduction of innovative software has not only transformed UTORid activation but…

The Student Life Impact report highlights a groundbreaking pilot initiative by the Centre for International Experience (CIE) in collaboration with Health and Wellness (H&W) at the St. George campus. This innovative workshop, designed to bolster the mental health and well-being…

Finding safe and affordable housing is one of the top concerns of students each year. The new Off-Campus Housing Finder website was launched in June 2022 to support students with the tools to find the housing they need.  Included in…

In 2022 as war broke out in Ukraine, the University of Toronto received a $3.2-million donation from the Temerty Foundation to accommodate students whose studies were disrupted through the KMA exchange program, an exchange initiative between U of T’s Faculty…

Partnering with Emmanuel College and the SGDO, Queer Spiritual Spaces celebrates queer and trans faith communities. This program provides one-to-one support and referrals, and builds communal multi-faith spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ students wishing to explore spirituality. Queer Spiritual Spaces welcomes people…

Students can now access support faster than ever with same-day counselling appointments through the Health & Wellness Centre. These sessions offer quick access to professional counsellors, allowing students to address concerns, discover resources and plan their next actions.  It is…

The African Student Support Group is a collaboration between the International Student Experience team and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program (CIE). A bi-weekly haven for international identifying and newcomer African students, the program has fostered a dynamic community of graduate…

In a collaborative effort between Career Exploration & Education and Accessibility Services, the impactful Ready to Work program was expanded this year. This month-long initiative was carefully designed to support students and recent alumni in their journey of navigating disability…

Inspired by student-centred data collected by the Indigenous Students’ Association, this workshop was created by Rick Poweless with the social determinants of health and food access in mind. Created in a way that would be accessible to as many students…

The Centre for International Experience (CIE) has tailored an expansive collection of web-based tools, ensuring seamless navigation through the complexities of immigration matters for international students. With an easily accessible resource library and real-time updates on the webpage, students can…