Orientation Support Program
The Office of Student Life provides the following support for student Orientation Coordinators across the University:
- Monthly Meetings of the Orientation Coordinators from hiring dates (usually April) through to post-orientation. The purpose of these meetings is to share ideas and best practices, coordinate inter-divisional and university-wide events, and provide a mutual support network. The dates of the 2011 Orientation Coordinator meetings are listed below.
- Orientation Coordinator Training - A full day of training in May for Orientation Coordinators in addition to presentations, workshops and discussion held in conjunction with monthly meetings. The dates for 2011 Orientation Coordinator training are listed below.
- Orientation Listserv - A listserv created by the Office of Student Life to communicate important information regarding Orientation in between OC meetings, and for Orientation Coordinators to use to coordinate and collaborate with each other throughout the summer. If you are a 2011 Orientation Coordinator and have not been added to the listserv, please contact Josh Hass.
- Joint Orientation Leader Training (JOLT) - To provide additional support to student Orientation Coordinators and ensure that Orientation Leaders are well prepared to welcome and support new students, the Office of Student Life coordinates JOLT - an Orientation Leader training program for leaders from across University. Register for JOLT
- Orientation Grants - First-entry divisions that participate in the monthly meetings, attend all training, comply with agreed upon minimum standards, and file a written report post-orientation are eligible for a grant toward the following year's orientation program.
2011 Orientation Coordinator Meeting Schedule
| Date | Time |
| Thursday, April 14 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Saturday, May 7 | In conjunction with OC Training |
| Tuesday, May 24 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, June 14 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, July 12 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, August 9 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, August 23 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Thursday, September 22 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm |
2011 Orientation Coordinator Training Schedule
Full-Day TrainingSaturday, May 7
10:00am to 5:00pm
Debates Room, Hart House
Training During Orientation Coordinator Meetings
The first portion of the Orientation Coordinator meetings on July 12, August 9 and August 23 will be dedicated to training on a variety of topics.
Orientation Reports
As part of the requirements to qualify for an Orientation Incentive Grant, Orientation Coordinators must submit an Orientation Report. More information about the Orientation Coordinator Report will be available later in the summer.Contact Us
For more information on the Orientation Support Program at U of T contact us:Josh Hass, Student Life Coordinator (Orientation & Transition)
josh.hass@utoronto.ca
416-978-6908
Koffler Student Services Centre
Main Floor, 214 College Street
Toronto, ON M5T 2Z9