Summer Academic Skills Institute (SASI)

Summer Academic Skills Institute (SASI)

What is SASI?

SASI is a comprehensive transition program for first year undergraduate students with disabilities at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM).  This free program will provide students with the opportunity to:

  • Develop academic and learning strategies that are essential for success in their upcoming courses.
  • Converse and connect with other first year students with disabilities and upper year student mentors.
  • Learn how to access academic and well-being resources on campus.

Sessions will include:

  • Evidence-based notetaking, test-taking, and study strategies
  • Effective reading and understanding research papers
  • Beating procrastination and time management tips
  • Strategies for handling academic stress
  • How to access academic and well-being resources on campus
  • Q & A period with a UTM professor
  • Library tour and information session
  • Wellness activities with peer mentors, and more!
     

Program Dates

Date: Monday, August 26 to Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: UTM Campus (room DV2240)
 

Registration

Registration for the SASI program will open in July 2024.  
If you have any questions, please contact Accessibility Services at 905-569-4453, email accessvolunteers.utm@utoronto.ca, or visit us in DV2240.
 

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