Friday, August 29, 2025
This fall, 500 new undergraduate students and 200 new graduate students will begin studies in Environment. Whether you are a new or returning student, we want to support you in your transition to campus. Start by reviewing campus resources.
** Please note that an asterisk indicates resources that are recommended for new students only.
Undergraduate resources
Transition supports for new students**
- The Peer Mentor program designed to support students through the first six-weeks of university
- Student Transition and Engagement Officer for students navigating their transition
Academic supports
- Environment Academic Advisors for all academic related questions
- Peer Success Coaches for help mastering academic skills
- Drop-in tutoring and Tutor Connect for help with specific course material
- Writing Centre resources and services for students looking for help
Building community
- Environment Student Society
- Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity
- Racial Advocacy for Inclusion, Solidarity, and Diversity (RAISE)
- The Women's Centre
- WUSA clubs
Graduate resources
- Department/ Program Graduate Coordinators
- GSPA current student resources page (includes internal and external awards database)
- Graduate Student Association
- Environment Graduate Student Association (EGSA) – GEM, SERS, SEED
- School of Planning Graduate Student Association (AGP)
- Student Success Office Graduate Orientation**
- Faculty of Environment Graduate Orientation (please note: your department or school will host their own orientation)**
- Information for Teaching Assistants
- Writing Centre resources for graduate students
Resources for all students (undergrad and grad)
- Campus Wellness
- International Student Resources
- Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
- Student Success Office
- The Library
Should you have questions, please reach out to Dana Elrick, Undergraduate Student Transition and Engagement Officer, or Cynthiya Subramaniam, Administrator, Graduate Studies.
