Women's and Gender Studies Major

• 1.0 credit as follows: WSTA01H3, WSTA03H3.
• Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
• Use Degree Explorer and the UTSC Calendar to plan your courses and program of interest.

• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.                                                      
• Get writing and academic English support at the CTL Writing Centre.
• Attend an Academic Integrity workshop.

• Attend the Women’s and Gender Studies Open House.
• Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties.
• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities on CLNx.

• Get involved with the Women’s and Gender Studies Students Association (WGSSA) or the Historical and Cultural Studies Students Association (HCSSA); also explore other relevant student clubs and activities on campus.
• Visit and get involved with the Women’s and Trans Centre.

• Volunteer with organizations to explore your interests; check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU’s Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

• 1.0 credit as follows: WSTB05H3, WSTB11H3.  
• Consider taking requirements listed under Year 3 and Year 4.                                                                                                
• Use Degree Explorer and meet with your Program Advisor to ensure you are on track with your degree.

DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS

• Further develop your general academic skills by attending workshops offered by the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) and Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL).

APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE

• Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus; apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx (Jobs & Recruitment).

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)

• Check CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment) to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and to get involved.
• Read the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies newsletter to find out about events, volunteer and work opportunities.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER

• Connect with professors and advisors early so you are on track with your post-graduation plans.
• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY

• 0.5 credit as follows: WSTC02H3, and 2.5 additional credits in WST courses, of which at least 0.5 credit must be at the C-level, and a further 1.0 credit at the D-level (including 0.5 credit from WSTD03H3, WSTD04H3, WSTD09H3, WSTD10H3).
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Consider competing for the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.
• Consider participating in the annual Women’s and Gender Studies symposium of student research.

• Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through your department, student groups, DSL and the AA&CC.
• Seek out research and volunteer opportunities with faculty.

• Run for an elected position in the HCSSA, WGSSA, and/or Women’s and Trans Centre.
• Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre’s (ISC) Global Learning programs.

• Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
• Check CLNx for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
• Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.

• 2.0 credits from courses listed under requirement 6 of the Women’s and Gender Studies Major Program on the UTSC Calendar website.
• Ensure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.
• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Apply for an Academic Travel Fund through Department of Student Life (DSL) to research, present at a conference, or engage with the international academic community.

• Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions relevant to your field.

• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.

• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
• Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.
• Discuss your grad school plans with your professors and AA&CC staff and get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.