The First Year Office is here to help you make a successful transition to a new and exciting learning environment at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Many general questions can be addressed by emailing our front line team at firstyear@engineering.utoronto.ca, and you can also make an appointment with your Academic Advisor through the Advising Portal for detailed information and advice.
Some of the topics we can assist you with are:
- Questions about your program of study
- Course load options and upper-year course information
- Academic success supports
- Personal matters and referrals to campus resources
U of T Engineering’s Advising Portal allows you to book advising appointments, review upcoming and past appointments and includes all appointment-related notes, referral information and links to University resources.
Learn more about Academic Advising in our Academic Advising Syllabus (PDF)
Laura Filippone (pronouns: she/her), First Year Coordinator (Acting)
416-978-4625
firstyear@engineering.utoronto.ca
Chat with Laura through our Live Chat, phone her during office hours, or email anytime for answers to many general questions or help with appointment bookings.
Hannah de Haan (pronouns: they/them), First Year Coordinator (On Leave)
JesusMiracle Chiadika (pronouns: she/her), First Year Advisor, Intercultural Learning & Experience (first-year International students in Core 8 programs)
416-978-4625
icle.advisor@engineering.utoronto.ca
Book an appointment with JesusMiracle through the Advising Portal. JesusMiracle will email you with details in advance of the appointment on how to connect with her via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
Leslie Grife (pronouns: she/her), Director, First Year Office & Advisor (first-year Domestic ECE students)
416-978-4625
adfyp.advisor@engineering.utoronto.ca
Book an appointment with Leslie through the Advising Portal. Leslie will email you with details in advance of the appointment on how to connect with her via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
TBD, First Year Advisor, Student Success & Transition & TrackOne Advisor
Current TrackOne (First Year Undeclared Engineering) students can reach out to t1.advisor@engineering.utoronto.ca for any academic advising questions or appointment booking requests.
Jennifer Fabro (pronouns: she/her), First Year Advisor (first-year Domestic ChemE, CivE, IndE, LME, MechE, MSE students)
416-978-4669
fy.advisor@engineering.utoronto.ca
Book an appointment with Jennifer through the Advising Portal. Jennifer will email you with details in advance of the appointment on how to connect with her via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
Stephen Johns (pronouns: he/him), Undergraduate Advisor (Engineering Science Years 1 & 2)
engsci12@utoronto.ca
(416) 946-7351
Book an appointment with Stephen through the Advising Portal. Stephen will email you with details in advance of the appointment on how to connect with him via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
Justina Lee (pronouns: she/her), Undergraduate Student Advisor (Engineering Science Years 1 & 2, International)
engsci12.intl@utoronto.ca
Book an appointment with Justina through the Advising Portal. Justina will email you with details in advance of the appointment on how to connect with her via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
Mikhail Burke (pronouns: he/him), Inclusion & Transition Advisor
mikhail.burke@ecf.utoronto.ca
First-Year Academic Leadership
Chirag Variawa (pronouns: he/him), Director, First-year Curriculum & Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
416-978-2135
chirag.variawa@utoronto.ca
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