Classes begin September 8, 2026 🎉
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iSchool Orientation Events
iStart is designed to help you transition into graduate studies, connect with your peers, and discover the resources and supports available to you. Each session takes place virtually from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m EST. The zoom link will be sent out daily before each session.
Orientation is optional, and you are not required to attend all sessions. We do encourage you to attend as many sessions as possible.
| Monday August 31 | When Everything is Due at Once: Pro Tips for Productivity Learn practical strategies for managing competing deadlines, staying organized, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining balance during busy periods of the semester. |
| Tuesday September 1 | Thriving at the iSchool: Academic Readiness and Professional Standards Explore what it takes to succeed academically and professionally at the Faculty of Information, including expectations for coursework, collaboration, communication, and professional conduct. |
| Wednesday September 2 | Life Happens, We’re Here to Help Discover the academic, wellness, accessibility, and student support resources available to help you navigate challenges and stay on track. |
| Thursday September 3 | Money Matters Gain valuable insights into budgeting, financial planning, scholarships, bursaries, and other resources that can help you manage your finances throughout your studies. |
| Friday September 4 | Career Compass Learn about career development resources, networking opportunities, experiential learning, and strategies f or achieving your professional goals. |
| SESSION | DATE/TIME | ZOOM LINK |
| ARM (Archives and Records Management) with Prof. Seamus Ross | Tuesday June 23rd 12-1pm AND Thursday June 25th 9-10am (both sessions are the same content and you only need to attend one) | Tuesday Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82731341716?pwd=e6l8KuagKNtBT8By4qca3zMv1bQS85.1 Password: ARM Thursday Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82731341716?pwd=e6l8KuagKNtBT8By4qca3zMv1bQS85.1 Password: ARM |
| CDP (Combined Degree Program) with Prof. Seamus Ross | Tuesday June 23rd 9-10am AND Thursday June 25th 12-1pm (both sessions are the same content and you only need to attend one) | Tuesday Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82280504941?pwd=65NilwtiqBGP1yQ1kf9Wh9yr8vrtdk.1 Password: CDP Thursday Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85393732510?pwd=tCgXwRIk3GBSBqacdEsq9Tdc3mWBfd.1 Password: CDP |
| CIPS Critical Information Policy Studies with Prof. Evan Light) | Thursday July 9th 9:30-10:30am | Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88380458498?pwd=OIL49FmHAhpYxO1Qw53X1SJ6N0batT.1 Password: CIPS |
| C&T (Culture and Technology) with Prof. Gustavo Ferreira | Monday June 22nd 2-3pm | Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82696798947? pwd=d3QPaV0ZEKnnuMnHLbzDHPrCnKPN2c.1 Password: CT |
| HCDS (Human Centered Data Science) with Profs. Julia Gallucci and Periklis Andritsos | Monday June 22nd 3-4pm | Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86767584943?pwd=U3qOFVobOE5x1IEZZasgyIJjHRklTV.1 Password: HCDS |
| LIS (Library and Information Science) with Prof. Silvia Vong | Wednesday June 24th 12-1pm | Meeting Link: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/89940137594 Password: LIS |
| ISD (Information Systems and Design) with Prof. Tao Wang | Thursday July 9th 6-7pm | Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83455024309?pwd=29YmfGPO4e8w8M3L4jUaA1qsHi0iP1.1 Password: ISD |
| KMIM (Knowledge Management and Information Management) with Prof. Tao Wang | Thursday July 9th 5-6pm | Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86170999256?pwd=btofS89ad5Tf5Au136Zd242mMrKHlZ.1 Password: KMIM |
| MMST (Master of Museum Studies) with Prof. Maggie Hutcheson | Tuesday June 23rd 12-1pm | Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81293508807?pwd=4XBvAvA6czzmxse1BcwZeOARv3N1CY.1 Password: MMST |
| UXD (User Experience Design) with Profs Andre Knight Dolan and Velian Pandeliev | Tuesday June 23rd 2-3pm | Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87563290096?pwd=gUiOPKnT64fpOcsAQL6rR1Sc25NQUW.1 Password: UXD |
Please join us for online group advising sessions in July where the Advising Team will answer general questions from students about course enrolment, program options and much more.
Password: advising
- Thursday July 2nd – 12-1pm
- Tuesday July 7th – 12-1pm* Rachel Tam, Accessibility Advisor, will be joining for this session for any students who have questions about registering with Accessibility Services – reminder: deadline to register with Accessibility Services is July 13th
- Thursday July 9th – 12-1pm
- Tuesday July 14th – 12-1pm
- Thursday July 16th – 12-1pm
- Tuesday July 21st – 12-1pm
- Thursday July 23rd – 12-1pm
- Friday July 24th – 12-1pm
🗓 Date: July 28th, 2026
🕛 Time: 12-1pm
Link to recording from 2026 can be found here: https://youtu.be/88yMsHViewo
This session will introduce key program staff, outline your first-year experience, and provide important information about your academic path.
🗓 Date: Monday June 22nd
🕛 Time: 12-1pm
Meeting link: this meeting has passed – please find the slides and recording below!
Getting Started is a great opportunity to get oriented and learn more about the next steps in your academic journey at the iSchool (i.e. course enrolment, support services, etc.).
🗓 Date: August 26th, 2026
🕛 Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Meeting link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87323668501?pwd=ptaQJC2btKatAl3VMnLWHq2KOlpT3J.1
Meeting ID: 873 2366 8501
Passcode: ischool
This Co-op Information Session is a great opportunity to get oriented and learn more about the co-op option, taking the Co-op Module course, INF3901H, academic pathways for students interested in co-op, and more.
- Time and Date: Saturday September 12, 1:00 PM
- Location: BMO Field, Toronto
- For more information: misc.
ischool @utoronto. ca
Other Orientation Events
Orientation 2025 – UTSU – University of Toronto Students’ Union – more information to come