JumpStart is a one-day event to set you up for university success before classes begin. Get the inside scoop on what’s expected of you!

Get a head start on your university experience with this intensive one-day program designed for incoming first-year students! JumpStart introduces the academic expectations, skills, and supports that will help you succeed in your first semester.

Topics covered:

• Understanding course syllabi and academic expectations

• Participating in a mock university lecture

• Breaking down and completing academic assignments

• Outlining and organizing your ideas

• Developing critical thinking skills

• Academic integrity and responsible AI use

• Connecting with academic support services and resources

Why attend?

• Start your first semester feeling confident and prepared

• Gain practical strategies for academic success

• Learn where to find support before you need it

• Meet fellow incoming students and build connections

• Earn a co-curricular credit toward future opportunities

Lunch will be provided along with academic resources. You will also have the chance to win prizes!

WHEN: September 2, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
WHERE: SMU Campus
PRICE: $10.00 (+HST and Eventbrite fees) (Covers lunch and academic resources)