Get oriented @ Woodsworth

The Woodsworth College Orientation takes place the week before classes begin. We’ve prepared a series of fun activities to make your transition into university as seamless as possible. Orientation will be your first step into university life: socially, academically, and culturally! Join us to form long-lasting friendships, meet your residence or commuting buddies and make unforgettable memories. 

Our theme this year is Woodsworth in the Wild! Come prepared for a wild week of activities, information sessions and fun - based around the jungle! 

• Learn more and register for the Woodsworth Orientation.

Want to celebrate Black culture, embrace the community at the University of Toronto, and prepare yourself for the U of T experience? Black Student Orientation, organized by Black Students for Black students, is an opportunity to make a smooth transition into university life, make new friends, and start the year on a positive note! Registration is FREE!

• When: August 25 - 29
• Learn more on the BSO Instagram page
• Register for BSO

Are you feeling excited (and a bit anxious) about your first year at U of T? In need of a boost of readiness? The Writing Centre at Woodsworth College invites you to a full day of in-person seminar sessions, designed to offer you the tools you need to be ready!

Join us on September 20 from 10 am - 4 pm for a day of focused, relevant, and stress-free support where you’ll connect with other students and learn useful tips and strategies to successfully navigate your first-year courses. Seminar topics include academic "survival skills," university-level writing, science writing and academic integrity.

Learn more about Jump Start on Quercus. 

Starting on June 4, 2025, you will have access to Welcome to Woodsworth: a virtual course hosted on Quercus, U of T’s learning platform. This online resource covers all the info you'll need as a new Woodsworth student: everything from course enrolment to finances to student life.

Be sure to visit the Welcome to Woodsworth course so that you can access these resources. We recommend treating this course like a real class and setting aside some time throughout the summer to go through the content. While there are no hard deadlines to complete the modules, we’ll suggest some target completion dates. 

Academic advisors and other staff from the Office of the Registrar will be holding a series of virtual Q&A sessions and orientation workshops throughout the spring and summer to help you prepare for the fall (note: the June 26, 2025 Course Selection Workshop will be held in-person.) We are also running a virtual Welcome Event on June 25, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:30 am where you can learn about summer transition activities and campus supports, hear from current students and learn about maintaining wellness in university.

• View the full Q&A schedule.
• View the full workshop schedule.
• Register for the Virtual Welcome Event.

Join us for the Woodsworth College Welcome Day on June 14! Meet representatives from the Office of the Dean of Students and the Office of the Registrar as well as upper-year students. You’ll learn about how to prepare for university studies, what to expect in first year, campus supports and more. We’ll also be running tours of campus and residence dorms. 

• Learn more about the Woodsworth College Welcome Day.
• When: Saturday, June 14, 10 am - 1 pm
• Optional campus tours will begin at 1 pm
• Location: 321 Bloor St. W. 
• Register for the Woodsworth College Welcome Day.