GEARS are student-led drop-in sessions to help Year 1 and 2 students transition from high school into the Engineering Science program.   GEARS helps you integrate learning strategies with the content you need to learn to solve problems in your classes. Upper-year students help you develop key academic skills and answer questions related to your courses, … Read More

[Source] Aside from being well versed in technical skills and scientific knowledge, a successful engineer must have excellent communication skills. They must be capable of communicating their ideas to people from many backgrounds in a concise and effective manner.   However, communication is not easy to master on your own. The Engineering Communication Program (ECP) will … Read More

“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

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