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June 2026

From stopgap to roadmap

Summer’s here, and its whole point is to invite a change of pace. But if you want the freedom to rest or wander, what you’ll actually want is a plan. Let’s find out why.

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I think all of the advice was really helpful, but I specifically remember some that was given that focused on picturing myself in the past, present, and future, and recognizing how the things I do now will contribute to my future.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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JUN

Creating an Exam Study Plan

5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Online

Craft a realistic plan that unfolds sustainably and leaves room for error. Deploy sound study techniques with the help of this essential workshop and many more from our Learning How to Learn team:

Exam Prep: How to Cram Effectively

June 16 (1 – 2 p.m.)

 

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

July 9 (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)

 

Digital Detox and Finding Focus

July 16 (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)

 

Motivation and Procrastination
July 23 (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)

 

Strategic Reading and Procrastination

July 30 (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)

12

JUN

Gen AI and Your Learning

1 – 2:30 p.m., Online

Make informed, responsible choices when studying with AI. Share your questions and stories while experimenting with a range of tools in this supportive, interactive workshop.

16

JUN

Time Management for Graduate Students

2 – 3:30 p.m., Online

Learn how to transform your priorities into success stories. Designed for graduate students whose multiple, competing responsibilities can feel incompatible, this session will help you examine current approaches and reflect on new ones. Our summer Grad Programming also includes:

Project Management

June 17 (4 – 5:30 p.m.)

 

Understanding and Managing Procrastination

June 23 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)

 

Test and Exam Prep

July 8 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)

 

Personalized and Flexible Notetaking Systems

July 16 (4 – 5:30 p.m.)

 

Tame Academic Perfectionism
July 22 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)

17

JUN

UT3 Introduction and Skills Assessment

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Online

Show your skills in this engaging workshop that kicks off the University of Toronto Tutor Training (UT3) curriculum. Be sure to sign up on Quercus and Folio beforehand.

SPEAK WITH A PEER MENTOR

Our trained peer mentor team can help students in any field build motivation, community and a sensible schedule. Book a 30-minute appointment with any of our mentors—your shortcut to timely tips, referrals and hidden gems.

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Meet your new mentors

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

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Summer Grad Writing Sprints

June 15 – 19 (Mon. – Fri.), 9 – 10 a.m.

 

Make real progress on your thesis every morning with fellow graduate students. We encourage registrants to join all five mornings of this weeklong series. If you can’t, attend the days that work for you.

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Talking About Your Work

June 11, 18 and 25, 12 – 1 p.m.

 

Graduate students are warmly invited to this informal Thursday series to share projects, sound out ideas and think aloud about their process and progress in a supportive, multidisciplinary space.

FIND FOCUS WITH FRIENDS

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It was both relaxed and stress-free but also structured enough that I felt it was helpful to motivate me to actually work instead of scrolling on social media for an hour.

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Study Hubs are coworking sessions, led by trained volunteers, that help students get together and get work done. Students can sign up for any Hub that fits their schedule.

 

Family Care Office Study Hubs run Thursday mornings (10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 215 Huron St., room 603). Students can bring a lunch and connect with fellow caregivers.

 

Grad Productivity Groups are drop-in sessions involving two forty-minute coworking bursts spaced by a break. Groups run all year, including through spring and summer. Check back for more! Students can sign up or come by at any convenient time.

 

Grad Writing Groups invite students to share goals and commit to attending regularly. Our writing groups run all year, including continuously through summer and into fall. With multiple times to choose from, students can build a consistent routine.

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