International Students
Winter 2025 Orientation Events
Set yourself up for success! We have a number of events and programs to support your transition to Toronto Metropolitan University.
Questions or concerns? Contact the International Student Support team at issask@torontomu.ca.
ISS Pre-Orientation
Get ahead of the game with the ISS Pre-Orientation Program! Set yourself up for success by completing the online modules and participating in Virtual Smart Start Meet-ups.
Online Modules:
There are four (4) Online Modules in the ISS Pre-Orientation Program. The modules will introduce you to Toronto Metropolitan University, our values, services and supports. You can go through the modules at your own pace, as you prepare to begin the fall semester. Access the modules using the links below.
Module 1 (external link, opens in new window)
Module 2 (external link, opens in new window)
Module 4 (external link, opens in new window)
Virtual Smart Start Meet-Ups
Virtual Smart Start Meet-Ups are an opportunity to meet other international students, connect with ISS staff and ask questions on your #RoadtoTMU!
Virtual Smart Start Meet-Ups are happening on December 6th and December 13th at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Parents are welcome to join!
Orientation 2025 Events
| Date | Event Time |
Event | Location | Event Description |
| Monday 26th August | 10AM to 12PM | Passport to Success | SLC 8th Floor | Get ready to learn, meet other international students and ask all your burning questions on the semester ahead! Join us in this interactive event that will equip you with all the resources and tools that support your success on your #RoadtoTMU. From Immigration Support to UHIP, we got you covered! |
Tuesday 27th August |
11AM to 12:30 PM | Life in Canada | SLC 8th Floor | Are you an international student moving to Canada for the first time? Looking for guidance about life in downtown Toronto and studying at Toronto Met? Join us in this session where we'll navigate through your new Life in Canada! From transit to accommodation, local customs and more, our panel of upper-year international students are here to answer all your questions. With no professors or faculty involved, it's a safe space for open discussion. |
| 1PM to 3PM | City Immersion Tour | 1)Yonge Dundas 2)Toronto Public Library 3)Berczy Park 4)Nathan Phillip Square |
As a warm welcome to the city of Toronto, we will take you on a guided tour to some of the city's biggest tourist spots- we start at Yonge & Dundas, walk to Berczy Park, and with a stop at the Toronto Public Library. While we're there, you will also get a view of the city's vibrant financial district and the iconic CN Tower! With this tour, we hope you get a feel of being a tourist in the city before you embrace your new life as a student! | |
Wednesday 28th August |
1PM to 3PM | Tote-Ally Yours : Paint Your Own Tote ! | SLC 8th Floor | Join us at the "Tote-ally Yours" to make your very own tote bag! Get ready to express your artistic side and meet new peers! No painting experience needed - we provide all materials. Don't miss this fun opportunity to kickstart your academic journey with creativity and camaraderie! |
| 3:30PM to 4:30PM | From Toronto, With Love: Undergrad & Grad | ISS Lounge | You're here, you've settled in, and you're all ready for classes next week! Take this opportunity to create a postcard for your family back home- we'll provide the stamps, pictures, stickers, and anything else you'll need to show your family and friends that even as you create your new life, you're thinking of them! As an added bonus, there will be snacks and an opportunity for you to show everyone where you come from! | |
| Thursday 29th August | 12PM to 3PM | Annual Welcome Party | DCC Rooftop | It's almost the end of the week and you have spent a lot of time taking information in and preparing for your classes. Before we send you off to begin your new semester, we'd like you to join us in our Annual Welcome Party! The theme is Beach- get ready for some beach music, decor, and dance! Start your school year right with fun, food, and games! |
| Friday 30th August | 3:30PM to 5:00PM | International Student Rez Mixer | DCC Floor 8 | If you're living on campus, this is the time to find your community of friends- the people with whom you will navigate your university life! While you're making new friends, we'll provide some fun and games, along with lots of snacks! |