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Welcome to the Faculty of Community Services!
Are you a new student in the Faculty of Community Services (FCS) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)? You're in the right place!
FCS Student Connect will support you as you navigate the new and unfamiliar transition to university life. It's your one-stop web resource for getting involved, finding support and making the most of TMU.
With FCS Student Connect, we hope to make it easier for you to find what you need, enhance your sense of belonging and achieve success in your new learning environment.
How to Use FCS Student Connect
- Watch the videos on this page and, with the help of your FCS Student Connect Guides, get to know the students, faculty and staff who are here to support you, as well as some of the resources available at TMU.
- Browse our lists of supports and services (organized by theme) to familiarize yourself with what's available on campus, find what you're looking for and begin to successfully navigate university life.
COVID-19 Information
- Visit the FCS COVID-19 Information and Updates for up-to-date COVID-19 information specific to your program.
- The TMU COVID-19 FAQ page will help you get answers to important university-wide questions.
- Find out the minimum technology requirements for remote learning.
- If you have been directly impacted by COVID-19, visit the wellbeing section of the FAQ page.
Prepare for the Semester
- New Students Check out what steps you need to take as a new student at TMU.
- Attend FCS Orientation Programming, along with other events taking place as part of Central Orientation Week at TMU.
- Get to Know Your School Learn more about your undergraduate or graduate program, your professors, academic program contacts and how to get involved.
- Apply for your One Card here.
- Money Matters Find out all you need to know about your TMU fees.
- Purchase your books at the Toronto Metropolitan University Bookstore
Your Health and Wellbeing
- Support for Black students Find counselling, peer networks, health and well-being services resources here.
- Centre for Student Development and Counselling Access counselling, personal development resources, crisis intervention and group supports.
- Student Health Assistance and Resilience Peer Program (SHARPP) Develop lifelong skills to manage your health and well-being.
- Equity Service Centres (external link) Find safe spaces to get support and build connections.
- ThriveRU Develop a stronger capacity for well-being.
- Sexual Violence Support and Education Consent comes first! Find support and learn to support others.
- Medical Centre Access health care services on campus.
- Aboriginal Student Services Balance academic learning with traditional teachings and culture.
- Therapy Dogs De-stress with our therapy dogs.
Your Academic Resources
Academic Support
- FCS Academic Support Centre Access one-on-one or group-based learning support.
- Student Learning Support Get support for writing, the English language and study skills.
- Academic Accommodation Support Accomodation and supports for students living with temporary and permanent disabilities.
- Math Support Comprehensive math tutoring.
Get to Know Your Library
- Toronto Metropolitan University Library and Archives Find books, journal articles and more.
- Meet Your Librarian Meet the subject matter librarian for your program.
- Research Help Get help and ask questions online.
Study Space
- Computer Labs* Locations and rules.
- Study Space Find up-to-date information on where you can find study spaces on campus.
- Daphne Cockwell Complex (DCC) Study Rooms Find up-to-date information about the bookable group study rooms.
- Visit the D2L Support Page for D2L information.
*Tip: The computer lab in KHW-71G, Kerr Hall West is reserved for FCS students.
Get Involved & Engaged
- Connect RU Find events and leadership activities on campus.
- FCS Events Access an updated list on FCS events.
- RU Student Life Blog Read stories by students, for students.
- Tri-Mentoring Get matched with an upper-year student mentor.
- RU Leadership Realize your potential. Boost your resume. Make connections.
- RSU Campus Life (external link) Join an RSU student group, course union or affiliate group.
- International Student Support New to Canada? Find support.
- TMU Recreation and Fitness Visit the Recreation website for up-to-date information on what’s happening.
- Social Innovation Learn how you can become a changemaker.
- Faculty of Community Services Society (external link, opens in new window) Gain a sense of community with other students in FCS.
Student Advocacy
- Human Rights Services supports students through complaints based on the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy and Sexual Violence Policy.
- Students can visit the Undergraduate Appeals Guide for more information about grade appeal processes.
- The Academic Advocacy (external link) office in the RSU offers additional advocacy and guidance to students going through appeals processes.
Build Your Career
- Career Centre Develop your job search skills and enhance your career development.
- CareerCompass Expert advice on how to build your career and find career opportunities.
- Magnet (external link) Find a job using this TMU online platform that connects employers and job seekers.
- Student Employment Opportunities Faculties and departments are regularly looking for students to fill a variety of positions.
Campus, Housing & Transportation
- Parking at TMU Park your bike or your car.
- Go Transit Student ID Card Apply for your discounted pass.
- TTC Metropass (external link) Learn more about the Post-Secondary Metropass.
- Housing and Residence Life Information on residence, the TMU Commuter Hostel and off-campus housing.
- Campus Maps Find your way around. Locate elevators, printers, single stall washrooms and more.