“Velut arbor ævo.” U of T’s Motto Did you know? Quercus is the Latin genus name for the oak tree, which is an important symbol in U of T’s coat of arms. The symbol of the oak tree also reflects U of T’s motto, which translates to “may it grow as a tree through the … Read More

We get it, things don’t always go your way. Maybe you’ve been sick for the past few days, or you have two midterms and an assignment this week, or personal matters have got you too stressed to prepare well for that exam tomorrow. Don’t worry, everyone has been there before. You can thankfully seek accommodations … Read More

From public transit and music streaming to CAD software, many companies offer free or hugely discounted services or software to university students that could help you save hundreds of dollars. It’s usually super easy to get these discounts – all you need is your University of Toronto email or TCard. Regardless of what you’re buying, … Read More

The Engineering Computing Facility (ECF) provides computing services to students. On-campus, there are five Windows labs and three Linux labs with a total of 368 workstations. There are also some Windows computers in the EngSci common room.  All engineering undergraduate students can access these computer labs 24/7. You can also access ECF workstations with their … Read More

U of T Engineering is home to students from over 100 countries. Each person brings a unique combination of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic background, lived experience and perspectives that make our community such a vibrant place. This fosters a wonderfully rich learning environment that will expand your horizons and make you a better … Read More

As incoming students, you have an incredible opportunity to create positive change within U of T Engineering and the broader community. Over the last few years, the University of Toronto has committed to implementing many EDI-related actions from several task force reports.  U of T Engineering and EngSci are working toward achieving these goals. You … Read More