{"id":50370,"date":"2025-10-28T14:19:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T18:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=50370"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:40:03","slug":"your-guide-to-peer-groups-at-u-of-t-student-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2025\/10\/28\/your-guide-to-peer-groups-at-u-of-t-student-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Peer Groups at U of T Student Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many peer groups at \u2060<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/\">U of T Student Life<\/a> offer unique support to help students thrive. Whether you're looking for academic tips, housing advice, career guidance, or just someone to talk to, there's a peer service designed to meet you where you're at. Read on to learn about the different peer groups, their availability and how to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ac54ab592b6db2860a0cdfa793e5e885\" style=\"background-color:#547c89;font-size:25px\"><strong>Accessibility Peer Advisors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Your Peer Groups: Accessibility Peer Advisors \u2014 University of Toronto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7JkPWcOR69A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active September to March and June\/July<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/peer-advisors-daily-drop-in\/\">Accessibility Peer Advisors<\/a> support students who are registered (or are considering registering) with Accessibility Services at U of T. They offer guidance on registering for and navigating accommodations, speaking to profs, managing academic life, and accessing campus resources. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7JkPWcOR69A\">Watch this<\/a> to learn more!<br><br><strong>When &amp; How to Connect<\/strong><br>Sessions are available in-person at 455 Spadina Ave. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 \u2013 4pm. You can also chat with an Accessibility Peer Advisor online on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 \u2013 4pm. All sessions are drop-in and no registration is needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><br>For more info, contact the Accessibility Services Learning Team at <a href=\"mailto:as.learning@utoronto.ca\">as.learning@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-815136ca759875d96b7d9ccedddefd55\" style=\"background-color:#506cb4;font-size:25px\"><strong>CLSS Peer Mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Your Peer Groups: CLSS Peer Mentors \u2014 University of Toronto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x3QF5YmtI7I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active September to November, January to March and May to mid-August (whenever classes are running)<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/service\/clss-mentor-appointments\/\">CLSS (Centre for Learning Strategy Support) Peer Mentors<\/a> offer personalized support to help students build effective learning strategies, manage time, and navigate academic challenges. They\u2019re trained to assist with study techniques, motivation, and goal setting. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/x3QF5YmtI7I\">Watch this<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When &amp; How to Connect<\/strong><br>Virtual appointments are available regularly throughout the week (Monday to Friday). <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/service\/clss-mentor-appointments\/#mentorlist\">Check out this list<\/a>&nbsp;of experienced U of T students to find your ideal Peer Mentor, then book an appointment on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/folio.utoronto.ca\/students\/appointments\/app\/topic\/6?siteId=1\">Folio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><br>For more info or to get help with booking an appointment, contact the Centre for Learning Strategy Support Reception at 416-978-7970 or <a href=\"mailto:clss@utoronto.ca\">clss@utoronto.ca<\/a>. You can also use the online chat tool on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/department\/centre-for-learning-strategy-support\/\">CLSS homepage<\/a>, Monday to Friday from 9:30am \u2013 12pm and 2 \u2013 4pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-32e8055f5903f98b11a112816152a9a1\" style=\"background-color:#5e83c2;font-size:25px\"><strong>Health &amp; Wellness Peer Support Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Your Peer Groups: Health &amp; Wellness Peer Supporters \u2014 University of Toronto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S7w2uV21ke0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active late September to April<\/em><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/service\/peer-support\/\">Health &amp; Wellness Peer Support Service<\/a> offers drop-in, confidential, one-to-one peer support for U of T students navigating mental health, wellness, and personal challenges. Peer supporters are trained students who provide a safe, non-judgmental space to talk, share experiences and learn about resources. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S7w2uV21ke0\">Watch this<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When &amp; How to Connect<\/strong><br>Drop-in sessions are available in-person, Monday to Friday from 11am \u2013&nbsp;4pm, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Robarts Library, Room 1152 (Mondays to Fridays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering and Computer Science Library, Group Study Room A (Wednesdays only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Commons, Room 246 (Thursdays only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/92564303893\">Virtual peer support drop-ins<\/a> are also available on Zoom from Wednesday to Friday, 11am \u2013&nbsp;4pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><br>For more info, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1H_2BNKwT9U\">this helpful video<\/a> or contact Health &amp; Wellness Peer Support at <a href=\"mailto:peersupport@utoronto.ca\">peersupport@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-51cc495806d7b1e543c6744117931578\" style=\"background-color:#8162aa;font-size:25px\"><strong>Housing Peer Advisors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Your Peer Groups: Housing Peer Advisors \u2014 University of Toronto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yftfGTB0NGU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active mid-October to end of November, January to end of March, and mid-May to mid-August <\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/service\/housing-advice-and-support\/\">Housing Peer Advisors<\/a> are upper-year students at Housing Services and First Nations House (for Indigenous students) with rental experience in Toronto who are trained to provide advice on your housing search. They offer one-on-one appointments and can support you with navigating rentals, dealing with landlords, and finding safe, affordable housing options. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yftfGTB0NGU\">Watch this<\/a> to learn more!<br><br>Housing Peer Advisors also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/urent-finding-a-place-workshops\/\">URent: Finding a Place workshops<\/a> throughout the year. You can register for these events on <a href=\"https:\/\/folio.utoronto.ca\">Folio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When &amp; How to Connect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>UTSG students: Virtual appointments are usually available throughout the week and can be booked on <a href=\"https:\/\/folio.utoronto.ca\/students\/appointments\/app\/topic\/10?siteId=1\">Folio<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UTM students: For off-campus housing support, contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.utm.utoronto.ca\/housing\/residence-services\/campus-housing\">U of T Mississauga Student Housing &amp; Residence Life<\/a>&nbsp;team at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:oc.utm@utoronto.ca\">oc.utm@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UTSC students: For off-campus housing support, contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.utsc.utoronto.ca\/residences\/campus-housing\">U of T Scarborough Student Housing &amp; Residence Life team<\/a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:residence.utsc@utoronto.ca\">residence.utsc@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><br>For more info, contact Housing Services at <a href=\"mailto:housing.services@utoronto.ca\">housing.services@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-817b79230d93e368d209eecf65b6abaa\" style=\"background-color:#7f5221;font-size:25px\"><strong>Indigenous Peer Mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Your Peer Groups: Indigenous Peer Mentors \u2014 University of Toronto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1YS-lZl9ktQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active late Fall semester to late Winter semester<\/em><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/indigenous-peer-group-mentorship\/\">Indigenous Peer Group Mentorship program<\/a> connects First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis students at U of T with upper-year Indigenous peers within a group structure. Mentors offer cultural support, guidance, and help navigating university life to promote community and belonging. The program runs throughout the academic year (starting late Fall semester and continuing into the Winter semester) and includes group events and cultural activities. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1YS-lZl9ktQ\">Watch this<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When &amp; How to Connect<\/strong><br>Students can find applications for both mentees and mentors on <a href=\"https:\/\/folio.utoronto.ca\/students\/events\/detail\/5382245\">Folio<\/a>. The group meets bi-weekly starting in late Fall and running throughout the Winter semester; dates and times are determined by the best availability of the group. If you're interested in becoming an Indigenous Peer Mentor, apply <a href=\"https:\/\/folio.utoronto.ca\/students\/events\/detail\/5382245\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><br>For more info, contact the Student Life Coordinator, Academic and Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program at <a href=\"mailto:indigenous.peermentorship@utoronto.ca\">indigenous.peermentorship@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ce4a3f60aab16b472c972a9142a42b86\" style=\"background-color:#c64053;font-size:25px\"><strong>Mentor Navigators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Your Peer Groups: Mentor Navigators \u2014 University of Toronto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7DbPSqDnNdI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active October to March<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/service\/mentor-navigator-appointments-drop-ins\/\">Mentor Navigators<\/a> are caring upper-year students from <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/african-black-caribbean-student-engagement\/\">African Black Caribbean<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/latin-american-student-engagement\/\">Latin American<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/southeast-asian-student-engagement\/\">Southeast Asian<\/a>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/first-generation-student-engagement\/\">First Generation<\/a>\u00a0Student Engagement. They help U of T students connect with peers who share similar identities to explore involvement opportunities, navigate university life, build community and access relevant campus resources. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7DbPSqDnNdI\">Watch this<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When &amp; How to Connect<\/strong><br>Mentor Navigators are available for individual appointments and drop-ins. For more information, join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/AccessInclusion\">Student Engagement Facebook Group<\/a> and visit the appropriate program page to subscribe to the Student Engagement newsletter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/african-black-caribbean-student-engagement\/\">African Black Caribbean<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/latin-american-student-engagement\/\">Latin American<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/southeast-asian-student-engagement\/\">Southeast Asian<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/program\/first-generation-student-engagement\/\">First Generation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><br>For more info, contact Adonica Huggins, Student Life Coordinator, Academic and Peer Programs, Mentorship &amp; Peer Programs at <a href=\"mailto:adonica.huggins@utoronto.ca\">adonica.huggins@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-aeb5b1d49ea665aa2187157e4e63f5e9\" style=\"background-color:#419444;font-size:25px\"><strong>Peer Career Advisors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Your Peer Groups: Peer Career Advisors \u2014 University of Toronto\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4SGmWKI-e5Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Active October to February and June\/July<\/em><br>Peer Career Advisors offer three types of one-on-one, 30-minute sessions to support students and recent alumni with their careers: Resume and Cover Letter, Interview Prep, and Career Start. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4SGmWKI-e5Q\">Watch this<\/a> to learn more!<br><br>Peer Career Program Facilitators also host tons of workshops on various topics from interview strategies to LinkedIn tips, plus employer engagement events. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.utoronto.ca\">Career Exploration &amp; Education webpage<\/a> for more info and sign up for workshops on <a href=\"https:\/\/clnx.utoronto.ca\">CLNx<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When &amp; How to Connect<\/strong><br>Book an appointment on <a href=\"https:\/\/clnx.utoronto.ca\/myAccount\/appointments\/aptoverview-sg\/utsgapptcontent\/sgceeappts.htm\">CLNx<\/a> or through the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/department\/career-exploration-education\/\">online chat on the Career Exploration &amp; Education homepage<\/a> up to one week in advance; \"just-in-time\" slots open the day before by 10:30am. New slots are released daily at 9am, and cancellations may free up additional times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in Touch<\/strong><br>For more info, contact the Career Exploration &amp; Education Reception at 416-978-8000 or <a href=\"mailto:careerservices@utoronto.ca\">careerservices@utoronto.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Last updated: Jan. 20, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n<div class=\"entry-summary\">\nMany peer groups at \u2060U of T Student Life offer unique support to help students thrive. 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