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Blueprint Returns on September 9

 

The Blueprint program is on hiatus for the summer and will return on September 9. Although there aren't any Ultra-Helpful Weekly Emails over the summer, if you attend a workshop over the summer, you are certainly welcome to record it in your Blueprint tracking card. For those of you who are new to Blueprint, you are welcome to register online in advance and you'll start receiving e-mails when the program starts back up again in the fall.
 
 

About Blueprint

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Do you want to know how to achieve academic success?  Are you looking to explore your career options?  Are you ready to get involved in campus life and make a difference in the community?  Then Blueprint is for you!

The Blueprint Program is an easy way to get involved in life outside the classroom. Through a series of engaging workshops you will learn and develop skills that will serve as the foundation on which you will build your experience.  All you need is a Blueprint and a desire to get involved!

By registering for the program, you will receive our Ultra-Helpful Weekly Email to keep you in-the-know about upcoming workshops.  It’s up to you to choose which workshops fit your interest and your schedule.  Finally, once you have successfully completed the program, you will also receive a certificate of completion to include on your resume and in your portfolio.
 

How to Participate

Taking part in the Blueprint Program is easy; just follow these five easy steps:
  • STEP 1: Grab yourself a Blueprint tracking card. They are available during Orientation events at the beginning of the year and throughout the year in the Office of Student Life, located on the main floor of the Koffler Student Services Centre (214 College Street).
  • STEP 2: Register for the program and take a look around this website to learn more about upcoming workshops and activities to participate in.
  • STEP 3: Once registered, you will start receiving the Ultra-Helpful Weekly Email, filled with information about upcoming workshops and activity ideas that will help you complete your Blueprint requirements.
  • STEP 4: Record your progress on your Blueprint as you attend the workshops and participate in the experiential learning opportunities.

  • STEP 5: When you have completed your Blueprint tracking card, write a short reflection (about a page or so) about what you learned from participating in the three activities you chose, and send an e-mail to blueprint@utoronto.ca to schedule a Blueprint Review with a Student Life staff member.

 

Upcoming Workshops

The workshop component of your Blueprint is divided into five areas of development: Academic Skills, Leadership & Civic Engagement, Career Development, Health & Well-being, and Personal Interest.  Using the links below, you can see what upcoming workshops fit into each of these areas.  You can also get the latest information on upcoming workshops in the Ultra-Helpful Weekly Email, sent to your email once you register for the program.
 

Build Your Own Experience

You can build your own experience in many ways. Becoming a member of a club, joining a team, or volunteering your time in the community are all activities that could count towards the completion of your Blueprint. See below for ideas of activities you could participate in or, if you have an idea of your own, send an e-mail to blueprint@utoronto.ca and tell us about it so we can make sure it meets the program requirements.
  • Visit the Academic Success Centre and meet with a Learning Skills Counsellor to develop a study plan. You can drop-in or make an appointment.
  • Become an active member of a campus group or student government.  Check out Ulife for a complete listing of campus organizations.
  • Take part in the Serve & Learn program offered by the Centre for Community Partnerships.  This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer in a community service placement of your choice.
  • Meet with a librarian to discuss research strategies.  Most of the libraries on campus offer this services, you just need to make an appointment.
  • Become a Volunteer Note-taker with Accessibility Services.  Take a look at the list of courses that require a note-taker - you're likely in at least one of them.
  • Join a Hart House club or committee.  Hart House isn't just a place to hang out, it also has a vibrant community - and you're welcome to join in!
  • Explore a career by taking part in the Extern Job Shadowing Program offered by the Career Centre.  This is an excellent opportunity to investigate what a career you're interested in is really like.
  • Participate in the Alternative Reading Week offered by the Centre for Community Partnerships.  In only a few days, you can make a huge impact on a community in need!
  • Join an intramural team.  With sports ranging from basketball to rugby, ultimate to tennis, flag football to inner tube water polo, there's something for everyone!
  • Participate in a mentorship program.  There are a variety of mentorship programs offered throughout the campus - check with your college registrar's office to find out more.
 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please feel free to drop by the Office of Student Life, or contact us by email or phone.

Office of Student Life
Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College Street, Main Floor
Toronto, ON  M5T 2Z9

blueprint@utoronto.ca
416-978-6908