Virtual Events for Future STUdents

We're thrilled to have you join the STU community and want to ensure you feel prepared from the get-go! Our admissions team has put together a virtual events calendar to help provide you with guidance and all the information you need from now until your first day on campus.

 

You won't want to miss our STU information sessions, where you can learn about extracurriculars, get tips on the application process, and even meet your future professors and residence housemates!

Schedule of 2023-2024 Virtual Events

Student Life 

Course Registration 

Preparing for Life at STU



photo of a student in a green shirt smiling

Student Life 



STU Residence Life: Apply to live in residence

Wednesday, March 20 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

This session will cover our different residence options and show you how to apply for residence prior to the April 15th recommended deadline. We will be able to field your questions about the amenities in each building, in addition to being able to answer any questions about the application process itself. Whether you applied for residence back in October or you’re considering applying prior to this week’s deadline, this webinar will be helpful in ensuring you understand the options available to you, the ways living in residence can affect your university experience, and the processes and timeline associated with residence assignments. We cannot wait to tell you about your options and our experiences!

photo of three students in class on laptops

Course Registration


STU Course Registration Webinar: Social Sciences Faculty Panel

Wednesday, March 27 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

STU is known for its accessible professors and specialization in the social sciences and humanities – so why not talk with faculty and graduates from our various social sciences departments to learn more about what you can study during your time here?

 

Please join us for an information session, complete with interactive Q&A, about departments and programs in the social sciences at STU. This event is the perfect opportunity to clarify what interests you and to pose questions to experts in their fields before first-year course registration opens in April.

Gold line

STU Course Registration Webinar: Humanities Faculty Panel

Wednesday, April 3 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

STU is known for its accessible professors and specialization in the social sciences and humanities – so why not talk with faculty and graduates from our various social sciences departments to learn more about what you can study during your time here?

 

Please join us for an information session, complete with interactive Q&A, about departments and programs in the humanities at STU. This event is the perfect opportunity to clarify what interests you and to pose questions to experts in their fields before first-year course registration opens in April.

Gold line

STU Course Registration Webinar: Mastering the Basics

Wednesday, April 10 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

University course registration is one of the most fun and empowering processes you have to look forward to leading up to your post-secondary career. With no required first-year courses, first-year course registration at St. Thomas University allows you the flexibility to explore subjects about which you are passionate and interested.

 

Attend this session to learn more about the art of choosing your courses without feeling overwhelmed by your newfound course selection freedom. This session will also provide an overview of the online application you will use to register in your own courses once course registration opens later this month.

 

Be sure to come with questions, as our academic advisors and admissions counsellors who assist with the course registration process will be on stand-by ready to answer anything and everything about which you are wondering!

Gold line

STU Course Registration Webinar: Q+A and STUdent Panel

Wednesday, April 24 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

You've reviewed course registration information, but you still have questions - or maybe you're just seeking some advice on the best way to approach things. No matter where you are at or what you are wondering about, we are here to support you through the course registration process!

 

Join us for a Q+A session during which you can have your questions answered by our team in real time. This session is the perfect opportunity for you to also hear from current STUdents and learn more about the academic opportunities that will be afforded to you at STU. Even if you don't have questions, you're sure to learn by attending this session.

A photo of three students walking down the centre of STU campus

Preparing for Life at STU

STU Residence Life: Choosing Your Room and Roommate

Wednesday, April 17 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

On April 22nd, STUdents who applied to live in residence prior to the April 15th deadline will receive their building placement and room type. This session will cover what to do next - how to pay your deposit and gain access to our residence app, which will allow you to select your room and roommate! We'll have helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind when selecting a roommate, and we will be available to answer any questions you have.

Gold line

STU Academic Excellence: Virtual Scholarship Reception

Wednesday, May 8 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Our generous scholarship program has attracted students from around the globe who are passionate about social justice issues and attract to our unique liberal arts approach.  During this virtual event, we would like to welcome our incoming scholarship recipients from around the world and provide them with the opportunity to hear from scholarship recipients currently studying at St. Thomas University, as well as from those who recently graduated from St. Thomas.

 

Feel free to bring any questions you have for our panel of current and past scholarship recipients, as well as any questions you have pertaining to academics for our faculty panelists and any questions you have about the logistics of scholarship distribution and payment for our staff members.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Gold line

International STUdent Event: Next Steps Webinar

Wednesday, May 15 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Now that you have accepted your offer from STU, it is time to ensure you are taking the next steps to ensure you are able to join us on campus this fall. Please attend this event for information on what you should be doing next and to receive answers to your questions in real time.

 

Special Event for Grade 11 Students
Starting the Post-Secondary Search: Virtual Event

Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Considering various educational and professional options, or looking to prepare for your post-secondary experience in the fall? You are invited to learn more about post-secondary options, outcomes, and more – from the comfort of your own home – at our virtual event.

 

At this dynamic event, which will include a variety of presentations, panel discussions, and workshops, you will be able to learn more about:

 

    • Post-secondary language and terminology

    • Current university students' experiences and insights

    • University graduates' outcomes and career trajectories

    • Considerations to keep in mind throughout the decision-making process

    • Application and decision-making timelines

All event attendees will also receive STU swag.

 

We hope you will join us, whether you are a current high school student in grade 11 - or even grades 9 or 10; someone who has been out of school for quite some time; or the parent or supporter of someone authoring their future plans!

 

May T-Talk

Wednesday, May 29 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Join our admissions counsellors for a chat to answer any questions that you may have about joining the STU community in the fall.

Gold line

STU Residence Life: Prepare for Your Home Away from Home

Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

This event is all about helping you pack and prepare for your residence experience. Wondering what you should or shouldn't bring? Not sure what size our residence beds are? Thinking about buying a mini fridge? Wondering if you should bring change to do the laundry in residence? You'll want to tune into this info session prior to getting too far into the planning, purchasing, and packing process, as you will leave the event with a better sense of how to plan for your time living in residence.

Gold line

June T-Talk

Wednesday, June 26 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Join our admissions counsellors for a chat to answer any questions that you may have about joining the STU community in the fall.

Gold line

STU Residence Life: Meet Your Housemates

Wednesday, July 3 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

STUdents love the sense of community that each residence fosters - so we invite you to become part of your house community prior to Welcome Week! This event will enable you to meet other incoming STUdents who will be living in your residence. We simply want to help you get to know the people with whom you will be sharing your home away from home.

Gold line

International STUdent Event: Preparing for August (Morning Session)

Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

This webinar will focus on topics that are most integral for incoming international students and their supporters to be aware of prior to August. Flight information, important dates and deadlines, required documentation, and more will be discussed, with ample time for Q&A to ensure anything you're wondering about is answered before the webinar's conclusion.

Gold line

July T-Talk

Wednesday, July 24 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Join our admissions counsellors for a chat to answer any questions that you may have about joining the STU community in the fall.

Gold line

International STUdent Event: Pre-departure Webinar (Morning Session)

Wednesday, August 7 at 9:00 AM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

As you prepare to embark on your journey at St. Thomas University and in Canada, we are here to support you and ensure you have everything you need for a smooth transition.  Please join us for a pre-departure webinar that is aimed at providing you with the information you need to have a successful, stress-free trip to campus.  In addition to having a brief presentation, this session will afford attendees the opportunity to pose any questions they have to current staff members and international STUdents. 

Gold line

International STUdent Event: Pre-departure Webinar (Evening Session)

Wednesday, August 7 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

As you prepare to embark on your journey at St. Thomas University and in Canada, we are here to support you and ensure you have everything you need for a smooth transition.  Please join us for a pre-departure webinar that is aimed at providing you with the information you need to have a successful, stress-free trip to campus.  In addition to having a brief presentation, this session will afford attendees the opportunity to pose any questions they have to current staff members and international STUdents. 

Gold line

Prepare for STUdent Life: Getting Ready and Excited for Welcome Week

Wednesday, August 14 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Welcome Week is an exciting time to forge new relationships, experience new things, and learn about yourself. With all of the opportunities that come with Welcome Week, what is meant to be a fun week can become nerve-wracking and overwhelming – especially for STUdents who simply do not know what to expect. This session will help incoming STUdents learn what options will be available to them, what advice current STUdents have for them, and what they may wish to consider as they navigate this new, exciting chapter in their lives.

Gold line

Prepare for STUdent Life: Aiming for Academic Success at University

Wednesday, August 21 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

St. Thomas University is known across the country for its unique approach to education and emphasis on the liberal arts. While embarking on post-secondary studies is exciting, we oftentimes hear incoming STUdents’ concerns about the workload and rigor associated with university-level coursework. This session is aimed to answer your questions about university-level academics at STU, while also giving you advice and direction to ensure you make the most of your post-secondary studies here from day one. Current STUdents, faculty, and staff members will be on-hand to impart their wisdom and address any concerns you have before the start of the academic year.

Gold line

August T-Talk

Wednesday, August 28 at 8:00 PM Atlantic

 

REGISTER NOW

 

Join our admissions counsellors for a chat to answer any questions that you may have about joining the STU community in the fall.