Student Diversity Self-ID
“By learning who’s here and who’s not, we can begin to make changes that break down barriers.”
—TMU student
At Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), all undergraduate and graduate students are asked to fill out the Student Diversity Self-ID after signing in to MyServiceHub.
The data creates a picture of the diversity of students in an academic year and the success of students from equity groups. This data is used to help improve access to education and the experience of all students at TMU.
The Diversity Self-ID Program counts people from six equity-deserving groups: women; racialized people; First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples; Black people; persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Within each group there is also a rich diversity. We ask students who identify in an equity group if they identify in specific racialized or Indigenous groups, categories of disability or specific sexual or gender identity groups.
With self-identification, students choose how they identify
It is voluntary to self-identify and there is a "prefer not to answer" option for each question. You may also update your responses at any time in MyServiceHub.
Complete the Student Diversity Self-ID
- It’s easy! It takes about two minutes to complete.
- It’s confidential. Only authorized people will have access to your information, in accordance with the university’s privacy policy.
- It will help us see who’s here and who isn’t, at the university and in specific faculties and programs.
- It will help improve access to the university and the experience of all students.
- Aggregated data will be published in regular reports and online in data visualizations, so we can track our progress.
Count yourself in
Questions?
If you have any questions or require more information about the Diversity Self-ID Program, please contact Tamar Myers (Director, Research, Planning and Assessment) in the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion at tsmyers@torontomu.ca or 416-979-5000, ext. 557974.