Current Students
Your learning experience at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is not confined to lecture halls: as a student at TMU, you will have limitless opportunities to gain knowledge and perspective outside of the classroom by getting involved in campus and community life. You will meet like-minded people, build life-long friendships, develop your leadership and interpersonal skills, and enhance your personal and professional development.
Student Unions
Student union groups at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) advocate for student rights, build community on campus through events and by supporting campus groups, and provide discount services to save you money. Visit the Toronto Metropolitan Students Union (external link, opens in new window) or see a full list of Faculty of Arts Course Unions (opens in new window) .
Get Involved
There are a variety of ways to get involved in the department and the university. Click a link below to learn more.
Psychology Students' Association (PSA)
Welcome, young mind, to psychology!
The Psychology Students' Association (PSA) is your go-to group, filled with students who are brimming with experience. Whether you're looking to pick some brains about handling the course load, or you're more interested in switching off for a while with a few good friends, the PSA delivers. With study sessions, movie nights, and an open crew of executives, the Psychology Students' Association is always interested in helping you get to the bottom of your brain.
The PSA is always looking for some fresh minds, so feel free to drop in at their weekly exec meetings, drop them a line at psa@torontomu.ca. And keep an eye out for those snappy Psychology Department buttons! Not only are they free, but they'll let you see which of your classmates knows the difference between their id and their ego!
Don't repress, celebrate your newfound Psycho-social status!
Get Involved: Follow the PSA on Facebook (external link, opens in new window)
Academic Success
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) offers a wide range of free services that facilitate your academic success, including individual consultations with a learning strategist, writing and English language support, free peer tutoring for selected courses, and academic probation workshops.
Faculty of Arts - Academic Coaches (opens in new window)
Research Opportunities
There are many research projects ongoing in our department, many of which involve undergraduate psychology students in a variety of roles. Students typically get involved in research in their 3rd or 4th year, but it’s possible to do it earlier.