Engineering Head Start Program - Current Engineering Undergraduates

Five engineering students sitting around a table discussing their project and writing down notes.

The Engineering Head Start Program is an in-person program designed to support U of T Engineering undergraduate students with transitioning successfully into their courses for the new academic year. The program will take place from August 22 to 26, 2022.

By participating in this program, you will:

Build academic skills that will help you improve your academic performance.
Learn about helpful services and resources at the University that can support your success.
Enhance your overall University experience.

Program Eligibility

All engineering undergraduate students are eligible to participate in the program. Students may register for as many workshops as they wish to take.

Registration

Time Management 101 — Monday, August 22, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Dealing with Procrastination and Staying Focused and Motivated in University — Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Research shows that students can become better learners by using effective learning and motivation strategies. In this session, we will explore common challenges that students face when completing tasks, as well as deepen your understanding of how your mind works. By the end of the session, you will be able to leverage techniques and strategies to improve your overall focus and motivation.

Changing Old Habits and Adapting to New Ones — Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Our habits can impact our success. In this session, you will engage in a personal reflection and develop an action plan for changing habits to increase your success in the upcoming academic year. You will also learn how to form new habits by leveraging the Cycle of Change theory and consider helpful habits for a successful academic year, such as:

Eating habits
Sleeping habits
Movement habits

Test and Exam Taking Skills (How to Prepare for In-Person Final Examinations and Tests) — Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Network with Faculty and Staff, and Learn about your Support Services at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering — Friday, August 26, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Explore the University and the many services and resources that exist to support you via an Amazing Race-style friendly competition. This session is designed to challenge you and fellow students from the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering to work together as a team as you discover and learn about the support services at Engineering and the University. There will be prizes!