GCM First-Year Orientation 2023

Schoolf of Graphic Communications Management Orientation August 29 & 30

Hello GCM class of 2027 student,

A very warm welcome to the GCM family! We hope you are excited to embark on this wonderful next chapter of your academic career. We're thrilled to have you! Please review the items below to prepare for your first-year orientation and the start of the Fall 2023 semester, which officially begins on Tue, Sep 5.

Click here to register for GCM First-Year Orientation 2023

Dear First-Year Student,

On behalf of the School of Graphic Communications Management I would like to express how excited we are that you have chosen this program as part of your academic journey. As you may know, GCM is a special place, offering the only degree for management in the graphic arts in Canada. More than just the excellent academics, we have an environment in which every student matters. Your aspirations, the lessons you learn, the projects you create and the many great accomplishments you will achieve during your time here are all part of GCM’s decades of success — arguably the most important part.

As a graduate of the program myself, I remember how impactful my orientation was to my time at GCM. I was so nervous, and distinctly remember being overdressed (in fancy white pants). That day I met people who, 20 years later, continue to be my forever chosen family. At GCM you will find your people. People who care just as much as you do about stationary, beautiful packaging, magazines or the smell of a bookstore (to name a few GCM-isms). Together you will learn how to design, make and manage all things communications!

We cannot wait to see you fill the hallways of the Heidelberg Centre. Attending orientation is your first step toward an incredible four years. It really is the start of your career!

We hope you join us with an open mind and heart, ready to start becoming a future leader in our industry!

Warmly,
Natalia Lumby
Chair

First-Year In-Person Orientation

Mon, Aug 28: 8 am–5 pm + Tue, Aug 29: 9 am–12 pm

These two sessions are designed to help you make a smooth transition from high school to university. This is your opportunity to connect with outstanding faculty, staff, fellow students and alumni. Learn about courses, course selection, extracurricular activities and clubs offered by the school.

Attendance to both days is mandatory. Please register using the button above.

(PDF file) Click here to access PDF version of the agenda.

Parent Info Session (Virtual)

Tue, Aug 29 from 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Parents and family are welcome to join this virtual Q&A with GCM's Chair, Natalia Lumby. Please register using the button above.

Let's Talk About your Success

with First-Year Academic Coordinator

GCM is here to help you navigate the next steps of your academic career. First-year students are highly encouraged to book a one-on-one meeting with GCM's First-Year Academic Coordinator Stephanie Law: stephanie.law@torontomu.ca.

Important academic reminders:

Aug 8: Open enrolment period (add your Table A elective courses for Fall 2023 via MyServiceHub by visiting my.torontomu.ca). More info is available here.
Aug 21–Sep 15: Winter 2024 course intention period (add your courses for Winter 2024 via MyServiceHub by visiting my.torontomu.ca)