Throughout the year, U of T hosts a variety of webinars, trainings, live and virtual events for students and their family and friends. Check out the information and links listed below for upcoming opportunities and recordings of past events.
Webinars for Parents, Family Members and Supporters of Newly Admitted U of T Students, St. George Campus
This is an annual webinar hosted by the Student Life Orientation and Transition Committee in June, July and August. All parents, family members, friends and other supporters of newly admitted U of T students are welcome to attend.
2026 webinars:
- June 17, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- July 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.
- August 13, 2026 at 10 a.m.
- September 17, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Watch the 2025 recording:
Parents & Supporters Handbook
Read the handbook to learn about resources to assist your student in their transition to university.
Parents & Supporters Newsletter
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Other Events Throughout the Year
Registration links will be added as they become available.
April
Transition Day for U of T Students with Disabilities
This is an annual event hosted by U of T’s Accessibility Services every April. Transition Day is an opportunity to learn about academic accommodations and how they are implemented at U of T. During this event, support services available to students, assessment processes and student transitions are discussed. Prospective, newly admitted and enrolled U of T students are welcome to attend, as well as their parents, family members, friends and other supporters, such as high school educators, guidance counsellors and community partners who work with students with disabilities. Visit the Accessibility Services Transition Day webpage for more information.
August
Financial Aid for First Generation Undergrad Students & Their Families and Friends
In August, Mentorship and Peer Programs hosts a financial aid event for first generation students (students whose parents/guardians did not complete post-secondary education in Canada). This event focuses on the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), financial awards and financial counselling. Access & Inclusion welcomes parents, guardians and supporters to join U of T students at this event. Students may register via Folio. For additional information about Mentorship and Peer related programming, check out the Mentorship and Peer Programs website.
late August
Accessibility Services Orientation
During the last week of August, a two-day Accessibility Services Orientation is offered. The Orientation is a transition program specifically designed for U of T students to provide a more in-depth overview of Accessibility Services, accommodations, and tips to prepare students for post-secondary learning, including an in-person campus tour, social opportunities, mock lectures, presentations from campus support services as well as lunch! For more information on orientation and registration, visit the Accessibility Services Orientation website.
November and June
Convocation & Virtual Ceremonies
U of T’s Office of Convocation invites family and friends to celebrate the significant milestones and remarkable achievements of students. In the past, Spring and Fall in-person, webcasted and virtual convocation ceremonies have been offered by U of T. For information on upcoming convocation related news and events, please visit the Graduation and Convocation webpage.