Come and join us at our Fall Open House where you can chat with professors about programs of interest, attend a mock lecture, connect with current students, and explore campus through guided tours of academic spaces and residence.
- Student Ambassadors will be running tours of our academic and residence spaces throughout the day.
- Professors and current students from each of the 10 majors offered at St. Jerome's will be available to answer questions about our academic programming, course offerings, co-op, study abroad options and research opportunities.
- The Student Affairs Team will be on-site to provide information about our student supports and to answer questions about the unique student experience at St. Jerome's.
Open house guests are encouraged to utilize our free parking at St. Jerome’s for the day – our gates will open at 9:00 a.m.
Thriving in Transition: Psychological Insights for Navigating Early University Life
Dr. Siobhan Sutherland, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
SJ2, Vanstone Lecture Hall, Room 1004
In this talk, Dr. Sutherland explores the psychology behind the shift from high school to university and how students can prepare for, and thrive during, this important transition. Drawing on her expertise as a scientist-practitioner who has worked closely with undergraduates in research, classroom, and clinical settings, Dr. Sutherland highlights common challenges facing new students such as adapting to independent living, building new social connections, and managing overwhelm.
The lecture will focus on psychological principles that help students navigate these challenges, offering insight into strategies for coping and thriving in the early university years. Dr. Sutherland draws on research from social, developmental, and clinical psychology to explore how connection, curiosity, and self-understanding can set a strong foundation for academic and personal success.