Find your community with Connection Collective
Calling all equity-deserving undergraduate and graduate students looking to connect with other equity-deserving students! Rooted in intersectionality, Connection Collective creates spaces for building friendships across race, gender, sexuality, disability, body size, neurodivergence and socio-economic background.
This inclusive, equity-centred community is open to all students, with a focus on those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other equity-deserving groups.
Whether you are new to campus or returning, Connection Collective has space to be seen, supported and celebrated. Build community and grow together.
What can I expect as a Connection Collective member?
Connection Collective is a group mentorship program; we do not make matches between mentor and mentee, but rather, the team of upper-year students mentor participants as a community. When you register you will be connected to a team of trained mentors called “Connection Leads” through an online forum, a messaging system that rotates bi-weekly, and group gatherings. Once registered, you will be added to an online forum. This forum will feature channels for sharing resources, asking questions and scheduling meetups and event sign-ups.
Connection Collective is centred around three pillars:
Community and connection
Build meaningful relationships and expand your campus network. Connect with peers through our online platform, access curated resources, engage directly with Connection Leads through our messaging system, and take part in regular meetups featuring cozy conversations, themed hangouts, and fun social activities.
Personalized support and growth
Access tailored support to help you thrive. Connect one-on-one with Connection Leads through drop-in hours and appointments, participate in ongoing community engagement, and benefit from resources and opportunities designed to strengthen your sense of belonging and confidence.
Leadership and social impact
Explore opportunities to create positive change in your community. Participate in workshops and initiatives focused on equity and social justice, develop skills for advocacy and leadership, and contribute to building a more inclusive campus. Participants are also encouraged to apply their experience by becoming future Connection Leads.
It's been refreshing to see how passionate people can be towards social justice issues, as well as issues related to our UW campus. Things that I have never paid much attention about too, like accessibility issues both on campus and online, that learning was made possible through my CL peers
If you're wondering whether this program would be a fit for you or if you have any questions, please reach out to Jazz Fitzgerald, Manager, Student Equity, Community and Leadership.
Upcoming events
Connection Collective: Chill Spaces
Drop-in space for students to gather, study, read a book and listen to lo-fi and enjoy free light refreshments.
Weekly on Wednesdays from 2 - 4:00 p.m. in SCH 102
Connection Collective: Chill Spaces
Drop-in space for students to gather, study, read a book and listen to lo-fi and enjoy free light refreshments.
Weekly on Wednesdays from 2 - 4:00 p.m. in SCH 102
Connection Collective: Chill Spaces
Drop-in space for students to gather, study, read a book and listen to lo-fi and enjoy free light refreshments.
Weekly on Wednesdays from 2 - 4:00 p.m. in SCH 102