Academic Program Planning
After first year (or when you complete 4.0 credits), you will choose your program(s) on ACORN. Learn more about Program Selection.
Selecting your Program of Study is an exciting and important milestone during your time at the University of Toronto Mississauga, but it can also raise lots of questions and can feel a bit daunting. Not to worry, we’ve got your back!
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Student Program Planning Interactive Exhibition (SPPIE)
Date: Friday, March 8, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Alumni Café 11:00 AM- 2:00PM)
Location: RAWC GYM A/B (Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre)
How to Attend: No pre-registration required. Simply check-in at the Gym Entrance.
Missed SPPIE 2024? There are still resources for you!
- The Office of the Registrar's Academic Advisor and Ask a Student sessions, Video Library, and AskRegistrar service
- Contact Academic Department Representatives on the Academic Calendar
- Career Centre’s Career Counselling Services
- Stay up to date with the Centre for Student Engagement’s Events & Opportunities
- Connect with Alumni who attended SPPIE 2024 (see below)
SPPIE is a drop-in event for students selecting their Programs of Study (POSt) this spring.
- Explore your program of study (POSt) options with the Office of the Registrar, Career Centre, the Centre for Student Engagement, and other experts!
- Enter an open space to ask questions about program selection, network and get advice from campus professionals, academic department representatives, and U of T Alumni!
- Feel more confident in choosing the best program(s) for you!
What to Expect
SPPIE is a curated walkthrough that takes you to 5 different stations that help you understand the POSt enrolment process while helping you figure out your academic program plans:
Personal | Program | Enrolment | Alumni Café | Advising & |
Identify personal and academic abilities, interests, goals, and values through discussions with campus partners, quizzes, worksheets, reflection activities, and online resources. | Meet with department representatives (academic advisors, faculty, upper year students, etc.) to learn about the specific programs that are best aligned with your abilities, interests, goals, and values. | Become familiar with program and degree policies and requirements, course enrollment, and adjustment. | Meet former UTM students in the Alumni Café and learn from their experiences in specific programs, related careers, and life after graduation. | Attend a group advising and FAQ station to learn about program selection, deferrals, advancement, financial aid and more. |
Academic Departments At 'Program Exploration'
- Biology
- Chemical & Physical Science
- Mathematics, Statistics & Comp Science
- Management Innovation
- Psychology
- Economics
- Management/Commerce
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Geography
- Historical Studies
- Philosophy
- English & Drama
- Language Studies
- (Global Leadership Minor)
- Visual Studies
- Experiential Education Unit
*ICCIT will not be attending SPPIE 2024
Alumni Spotlights
SPPIE is a great place to meet previous UTM students who have gone on to pursue various industries. These include:
- Healthcare, Public Health, Pharmaceutical
- Academia & Research, Education, Social Services
- Legal, Government & Public Services
- Accounting Banking, Finance, Entrepreneurship
- Analytics, Technology, Biotechnology, Science
AND MORE! Click the PDF below to see who is joining us this year! You can plan your attendance around theirs if you'd like to talk to them.
Full List of Alumni Attending SPPIE 2024 (tentative as of March 7, 2024)
Tips for SPPIE
- You will be given a workbook before you embark on your SPPIE walkthrough. Use this to maximize your experience and have impactful conversations!
- Prepare a list of questions or concerns you have around POSt or program selection, as you'll get to ask these to our academic advisors, career counsellers, and academic department representatives.
- Consider having questions for our Alumni, who have also gone through the POSt system before!
- Be open-minded, curious, and excited to meet people who want to support you!
- Need help on event day? Reach out to our CSE student staff in yellow shirts!
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This Event is CCR Approved
After completing your walkthrough of SPPIE and engaging with our various departments, you will be given the oppurtunity to reflect on your experience in order to recieve CCR accreditation.
Inquiries
For questions and feedback regarding SPPIE, please contact:
Jennifer Danahy
Supervisor, Pre-Arrival Engagement
- Room 2077, William G. Davis Building (DV) (Find us on a map here!)
- Email: engage.utm@utoronto.ca
Pathways to Programs (P2P)
Pathways to Programs (P2P)
Drop-in Event - November 15, 2023, 10 AM - 3 PM in the Kaneff Rotunda
As you approach the end of your first semester, you may experience some curiosity about what you want to study throughout the rest of your undergraduate journey. Pathways to Programs (P2P) can help you explore your burning questions and set you up for success come March when you apply for your POSt. This event is hosted by the Office of the Registrar, Career Centre and the Centre for Student Engagement.
What to Expect
Personal Discovery
Transition coaches can share their POSt experiences and help you plan a valuable university experience in and out of the classroom.
Career Planning
The Career Centre will help you connect your POSt options to career prospects, establishing goals to set you up for success.
Enrolment Fundamentals
The Office of the Registrar will help you understand the POSt system and help you determine ideal programs.
Program Selection Workshops
10 AM & 2 PM - room KN108
Learn how to choose your programs, the difference between Type 1, 2 and 3 programs, when to request your programs, and tips on how to make the most out of your CGPA. We will also explore the connection between your program and career interests.
**Private appointments with Academic Advisors and Career Counsellors will not be available at Pathways to Programs. Click on the respective links to arrange a meeting with the appropiate services.
Attending P2P
You do not need to register for this event. Drop by the Kaneff Rotunda (in front of the Registrar's front desk) anytime from 10 AM - 3 PM. You will be greeted at our check-in tables where you will complete an attendance form.
This event is CCR Approved.