Black Applicant Support & Engagement (BASE)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Black Applicant Support and Engagement program—or BASE—demystifies the path to post-secondary engineering education at the University of Toronto. This free program provides Black-identifying Grade 12 students with a customized experience and resources to assist them through the challenges of the university application and decision-making process.
WHAT BASE PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
- Gain an understanding of the Ontario university application process.
- Learn about all U of T campuses and Faculties, with a focus on U of T Engineering.
- Learn about the requirements and supplementary forms of the U of T Engineering application process.
- Gain an understanding of applying for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and other financial aids.
- Have the resources and support of U of T Engineering staff throughout the application process.
| Session Topic | Date | Session Time |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to BASE | November 1, 2022 | 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM EST |
| Document Prep and Understanding OUAC | November 15, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST |
| *Future Black Undergraduate Tour + Day! | November 19, 2022 | |
| Narrowing Choices in Engineering | November 22, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST |
| Navigating Financial Aid | November 29, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST |
| Applicant Support Drop-In Session | December 6, 2022 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST |
| Applicant Support Drop-In Session | January 10, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST |
| Managing Expectations | January 17, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST |
* Please note that Future Black Undergraduate Tour + Day is a UofT wide event. Please visit Future Black Undergraduate Tour + Day to register.
PROGRAM FEES
Free!
There is no cost to participate in BASE.
Registration is Open
Ready to join the Black Applicant Support & Engagement program?
Do you have questions about the Black Applicant Support & Engagement program?
Contact us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca