What is Orientation?
What is Orientation?
Orientation is a great opportunity to become familiar with the University of St. Michael’s College campus, before entering first year. By integrating both academic and social programming into Orientation, St. Mike’s strives to provide you with the proper tools needed to feel comfortable and prepared as you begin your undergraduate journey at the University of Toronto.
We are so excited to plan activities that will transition students to our SMC community!
Being one of the largest colleges and Orientation Weeks at U of T, our aim is to ensure that Orientation fosters a sense of belonging and excitement within our tight knit St. Mike’s community. More importantly, we want to connect you with the proper resources necessary to facilitate exceptional academic success throughout your time on campus.
Welcome to the St. Mike's family, your Orientation Staff is so excited to meet you!
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Who Are We?
The University of St. Michael’s College provides a top-quality undergraduate experience at the heart of Canada’s greatest research university. It offers a close-knit community welcoming people of all backgrounds. The College’s historic and picturesque campus is located steps away from the array of cultural, entertainment and sports attractions available in Toronto, one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the world.
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Commonly used terms
Faculty
College (Arts & Science students at the St. George campus)
Department
Since you're attending St. Michael's College Orientation, you're already part of the Faculty of Arts & Science! A faculty is a large academic division within the university that brings together related programs and fields of study. Other examples include Engineering and Architecture (the Daniel's school). Your faculty helps shape your ac
Since you're attending St. Michael's College Orientation, you're already part of the Faculty of Arts & Science! A faculty is a large academic division within the university that brings together related programs and fields of study. Other examples include Engineering and Architecture (the Daniel's school). Your faculty helps shape your academic experience by setting degree requirements, academic policies, and many of the resources and support services available to you throughout your time at U of T.
Department
College (Arts & Science students at the St. George campus)
Department
Departments are the academic homes of specific programs and courses. For example, if you're interested in Computer Science, you'd be supported academically through the Department of Computer Science – each department has their own specified registrars, advising services, and student services. Departments are responsible for offering cours
Departments are the academic homes of specific programs and courses. For example, if you're interested in Computer Science, you'd be supported academically through the Department of Computer Science – each department has their own specified registrars, advising services, and student services. Departments are responsible for offering courses, running programs, supporting research, and helping students explore opportunities within a particular field of study. UofT has many departments and academic centres, which can all be found here: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/about/glance/academic-units.
College (Arts & Science students at the St. George campus)
College (Arts & Science students at the St. George campus)
College (Arts & Science students at the St. George campus)
Your college is your home community within the Faculty of Arts & Science. Since you are attending the SMC orientation, your affiliated college is St. Michael's. (Other colleges may include Victoria, Innis, University, and more) While your college does not determine your program of study or the courses you can take, it provides important s
Your college is your home community within the Faculty of Arts & Science. Since you are attending the SMC orientation, your affiliated college is St. Michael's. (Other colleges may include Victoria, Innis, University, and more) While your college does not determine your program of study or the courses you can take, it provides important student support services such as academic advising, registrar services, scholarships, residence communities, and student life programming. Many students find that their college is a great source for student community, whether it be through things like intramurals, clubs, and other student organizations, ask your marshal or leader for more information about life at SMC!
