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)
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 students in Core 8 programs)
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.
Julie Kang (pronouns: she/her), First Year Advisor, Student Success & Transition (TrackOne students)
t1.advisor@engineering.utoronto.ca
Book an appointment with Julie through the Advising Portal. Julie will email you with details in advance of the appointment on how to connect with her via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
Jennifer Fabro (pronouns: she/her), First Year Advisor (first-year Domestic students in Core 8 programs)
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.
Hannah de Haan (pronouns: they/them), First Year Coordinator (On Leave)
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.
First-Year Academic Leadership
Dawn Kilkenny (pronouns: she/her), Vice-Dean, First Year & Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
416-978-7805
vdfy@engineering.utoronto.ca
Chirag Variawa (pronouns: he/him), Director, First-year Curriculum & Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
416-978-2135
chirag.variawa@utoronto.ca
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