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!
Weekly Events
All incoming first-year students are encouraged to join our weekly Transition Mentor events! These events will run every week of the school year, and will connect incoming students with their peers, and upper year supports!
Each week we will host:
1 drop-in lunch social in the Wendy Cecil Atrium featuring free lunch and resources as part of the Goldring at a Glance Series
1 drop-in nighttime social in the Wendy Cecil Atrium featuring snacks, crafts, and activities
These events are completely free of charge and are perfect opportunities to become more connected with your college community!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Monthly events
All incoming first-year students are encouraged to join our monthly Transition Mentor excursions! These events will run once a month, as an opportunity to explore the city of Toronto with your new college community! Often referred to as “the Six,” Toronto is home to an abundance of sights and a plethora of community supports.
Each month we will host:
1 Toronto-based excursion including a double-decker bus tour, a trip to Ripley’s Aquarium, and more
These events are completely free of charge and city-bound excursions include free transportation! You’ll receive information on how to sign up in the weekly emails sent by the Orientation and Transition Intern. Make sure you stay tuned!
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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You will have many opportunities to interact with your Transition Mentor during Transition Mentor Group activities (e.g., scavenger hunts)!
Additionally, the Orientation and Transition Intern 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.
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After Orientation, the Orientation Transition Intern will email you weekly to update you on Victoria College events and workshops.
Transition Mentors will also host weekly drop-in socials (e.g., Goldring at a Glance) and Monthly socials throughout the year. These events will allow you 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 OR ali.kehl@utoronto.ca for more support!