Student Life Events at St. George

Moving Forward: Get Started Summer Transition Program (Hybrid Event for Students with Disabilities) - Graduate and Second Entry Programs

Aug 10, 2023 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Zoom

Registration Deadline: Aug 10, 2023 09:00 AM

Please note: the event programming on this day is geared towards students with disabilities entering graduate school or second entry programs and will focus on the unique experiences of these students.
 
Moving Forward general program description:
 
Moving Forward: Get Started is a Summer Transition Program specifically designed for new, incoming students entering post-secondary education at the graduate level or into a second entry program. This event is also for graduate students with disabilities who have not yet attended a Moving Forward orientation event. This two-hour event provides support to students living with disabilities including:

• Navigating accommodations at the post-secondary level
• University-level academic learning strategies and skills
• Meeting a community of peers & connect with Accessibility Services staff
• Transition to the next stage of your academic career

 
Moving Forward is a series of workshops, panels, and strategy sessions to introduce you to Accessibility Services, accommodations, and tips to prepare you for post-secondary learning! This event is a precursor of our larger Moving Forward: Orientation event happening August 28 and 29.
 
*When completing the registration process, please ensure to click "Complete Registration" after clicking the submit button in order to fully complete your registration and receive the (automatic) registration confirmation message.
 
Program Eligibility
  
Moving Forward is open to any student entering post-secondary studies at any university or college in Canada. Incoming students to University of Toronto St. George, Mississauga, & Scarborough are all welcome to attend!
 
This summer program is for undergraduate and graduate students entering first-year at any post-secondary institution, who identify as living with a disability. Moving Forward offers multiple opportunities/dates to enroll, with some programming days specifically designed with certain populations in mind (those events/dates will clearly specify if there is a programming focus).
 
Please note: the event programming on this day is geared towards students entering graduate school (Masters or PhD) or second entry programs and will focus on the unique experiences of these students.

Format: This specific event, taking place on August 10, 2023, will be offered hybrid. Students will be able to choose to either join us virtually over Zoom or in person. The event will include multiple sessions with both large group and breakout room opportunities. Breaks will be incorporated in the event. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the registration process, next steps, and other questions related to the transition to post-secondary education. The in person section will take place at Accessibility Services on the 4th floor of 455 Spadina Ave.
 
Participation: Being on camera, using your mic, or participating in the chat are all optional. We welcome you to participate in a way that works for you. You are welcome to ask your own questions or simply observe these sessions to learn from ongoing discussions.
 
Materials: You are not required to bring any materials to these sessions, but we encourage you take notes if this works best for you. We encourage students to watch our prerecorded Transition Day video series to help frame the day.
 
Platform access information: This event will be delivered using Zoom. Please ensure your Zoom access is up to date to make the most of this session. For information and guidance on how to set up and use Zoom, please check the Zoom website and tutorials (e.g., how to join meetings, meeting controls, breakout rooms, closed captioning, etc.).
 
The workshops/events hosted by Accessibility Services on CLNx are geared to students who self-identify as living with a disability. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in this event, please email contact us at as.learning@utoronto.ca in advance of the date. Please note that some accommodations may require at least 12 business days' advance notice.
 
Questions: If you have other questions about Moving Forward, please feel free to contact us at as.learning@utoronto.ca

Please note: the information you provide by signing up for this Accessibility Services event through CLNx is held confidentially, in line with FIPPA standards. Only limited Accessibility Services staff and 2 CLNx administrators will have access to it. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at as.learning@utoronto.ca