WHAT IS THE TM PROGRAM?
The Transition Mentor program is an essential part of the first-year experience of all undergraduate students at Victoria College at the University of Toronto.
All incoming first-year students will be put in a mentor group led by a Transition Mentor, an upper-year Vic student, who will help orient them to university life throughout their first year. Mentors will provide new students with opportunities to connect with peers, get engaged with Vic and U of T, and meet their personal and academic goals.
After leading first-year students through Orientation Week, Mentors will:
help students find and access various academic, personal, mental health, financial, and extracurricular resources available at Victoria College and U of T.
host weekly drop-in social events and workshops to help students form connections while accessing important resources.
participate in monthly excursions focused on community building while exploring Toronto attractions.
First-year students will also receive a weekly newsletter written by the Orientation and Transition Intern! This newsletter will provide timely tips, campus events, and pointers for making the most out of your first year at Victoria College!
WHAT are the TM events?
All incoming first-year students are encouraged to join our TM events!
Introducing Goldring at a Glance! Hosted by the Transition Mentor Team, it is a social event where lunch is served. It is also a great opportunity for first-year students to meet their transition mentors and learn about tips to adjust to university life. Goldring at a Glance will be held weekly in the Wendy Cecil Atrium (first floor of the Goldring Student Centre) from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, date TBD. Come enjoy a free lunch while learning and socializing with your peers!
Additionally, the Transition Mentor Team will be hosting one evening activity every week in the Wendy Cecil Atrium, date and time TBD.
what is Monthly social?
All incoming first-year students are encouraged to join our monthly social! Occurring throughout the year as monthly excursions, this series aims to provide incoming students with opportunities to explore the city of Toronto! Often referred to as “the Six,” Toronto is home to an abundance of sights and a plethora of community supports.
Every month, students will be invited to attend a free excursion around the city, accompanied by their Transition Mentors!
All events are drop-in and city-bound excursions include free transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Registering for Victoria College Orientation will automatically enroll you in the Transition Mentorship Program! To register for Orientation, please click here.
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Yes! Send an email to Campus Life Coordinator, Ali Kehl (ali.kehl@utoronto.ca), or call the Victoria College Office of the Dean of Students at 416-585-4494 to enroll.
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The Transition Mentorship Program is free of charge for all first-year Victoria College students and students living in Victoria College residence!
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Your Transition Mentor will email you each morning of Orientation to tell you about the day's schedule and guide you through select Orientation events with your Transition Mentor Group.
You will also have many opportunities to interact with your transition mentor during Transition Mentor Group activities (e.g., scavenger hunts)!
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After the Orientation, the Orientation Transition Intern will email you weekly to update you on Victoria College events and workshops.
Transition Mentors will host weekly drop-in socials (e.g., Goldring at a Glance) and Monthly socials throughout the year. These events will give you a chance to socialize with them and ask questions!
REACH OUT!
If you have any questions that were not answered above, please email us!
Contact Vic.mentor@utoronto.ca for more support.