Are you an incoming first-year international U of T Engineering student? The First Year E-Buddy Program is here to support you with your transition to the Faculty and the University!
E-Buddies are upper-year engineering peer mentors who will provide support by answering questions about life at U of T Engineering, sharing their experiences, and providing information about campus resources. They will also provide informal programming and events to build community amongst international students, as well as provide support through structured workshops and events.
All first-year international* students are eligible to participate in this program. You will receive an email invitation to join the First Year Hub, which launches on Quercus in mid-June. We've gathered lots of great information in the Hub on Quercus to provide you with an overview of the supports and resources that are available to you as you navigate through your first year of studies as an international student.
The E-Buddy program is free for new U of T Engineering international students, and all workshops and meetups are free for registration.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to connect with any of our E-Buddies! They can be reached at ebuddy@engineering.utoronto.ca
*If you identify as an international student but are a returning Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, you are also eligible to participate in the E-Buddy program. Please reach out to the First Year Office (firstyear@engineering.utoronto.ca) for more information.
2026 E-Buddy Team Info Coming Soon!
2026 E-Buddy Workshop & Event Schedule
Information Sessions
These sessions will be led by staff members from the First Year Office and U of T Campus partners, such as the Centre for International Experience. These sessions will aim to share important information for new students.
Community Meet-Ups (July & August)
These sessions will be led and facilitated by your student mentors. This is a space for you to meet with your peers before classes start while learning directly from upper-year students!
Schedule coming soon!
Regional Group Advising Sessions (August)
Led by the First Year Advisors, Intercultural Learning & Experience, these sessions will provide information about program expectations, course planning, academic policies, and most of all, the opportunity to connect with classmates from similar regions!
Schedule coming soon!