As one of the top influencers in the decision-making process for senior students intending to undertake post secondary studies, we would like to provide you with the opportunity to experience and learn more about the University of Toronto Mississauga at our Guidance Counsellor Day.
November 19, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm
On-Campus
Registration will close on Friday, November 15 at 12:00pm ET.
Event Details
- Breakfast and a hot lunch will be provided
- Free Wi-Fi will be available on-site
Parking
- Parking will be available for free for all registrants in Parking Lot #8. After you register, you will receive an email on November 15 requesting your vehicle details to take advantage of free parking.
- Give yourself about 10-15 minutes in total to find the parking lot and walk over to the event building (RAWC).
- You may view our entire campus map here: Campus Map.
Event Schedule
8:30am - 9:00am
Council Chambers
Arrival, Check-in & Light Breakfast
9:00am - 9:10am
Council Chambers
Welcome to U of T Mississauga
Renu Kanga Fonseca | Registrar & Assistant Dean, Enrolment Management
Lydia Gill Blackett | Associate Registrar and Director, Student Recruitment & Admissions
Get welcomed on campus by UTM Registrar, Renu Kanga Fonseca, and Lydia Gill Blackett, Associate Registrar and Director, Student Recruitment & Admissions.
9:10am - 9:30am
Council Chambers
Student Services Hub & Student Affairs
Mark Overton | Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services
Get a glimpse into how Student Affairs & Services and the new Student Services Hub support student development and success at UTM — both in and beyond the classroom.
9:30am - 10:45am
Council Chambers
Admissions & Student Recruitment Presentation
Kwame Diko | Manager, Diversity Student Recruitment & Admissions
Lauren Glynn | Assistant Director, Admissions
Things have changed a little since the last time you were here! In this presentation, learn important information about new Alternate Program Form, Waitlists, Special Considerations, and more. Also learn tools and strategies for high school students and other tangible assets – like our Careers by Major and Program Plans – to guide students towards a successful academic career.
10:45am - 11:00am
Council Chambers
Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Student Services Hub
Student Services Hub Tour
Mark Overton | Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services
You've heard about it, now visit it! Tour the Student Services Hub alongside staff and see the engaging new space designed for students to seek resources and opportunities of all kinds.
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Instructional Centre Building
Hot Lunch
12:45pm - 2:00pm
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Experiential Learning at UTM and our new Co-op Internship Program
Experiential Education Unit
The Experiential Education Unit guides you through UTM's commitment to innovative, high-impact and real-world opportunities being offered to students, including Academic Internships, Community Engaged Learning, and the Research Opportunity Program (ROP). Also learn about the recently launched UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP).
2:00pm
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Closing Remarks
Contact
Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions or concerns about this event. We look forward to welcoming you to campus.
Tara Fader
Manager, Student Recruitment Events & Outreach
University of Toronto Mississauga
tara.fader@utoronto.ca