American Studies Welcome Orientation
In-person
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September 17, 2026 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Location | Boardroom and Library, 315 Bloor St. West, Toronto, M5S 0A7
Kick off the year with the department of American Studies! Whether you're new to the American Studies program or a returning student, this is your chance to meet faculty, connect with fellow students, and get the inside scoop on courses, opportunities, and everything the program has to offer this year.
There'll be pizza and a friendly round of Pin the Tail on the State (yes, really), so come test your U.S. geography skills and see how you stack up.
Get Involved Curious about ways to get more out of your degree? Come learn about:
- Undergraduate Journal of American Studies: our student-run American Studies journal, publishing undergraduate research and creative writing. Find out how to submit or join the editorial team.
- Student Awards & Scholarships: hear about funding opportunities and awards open to American Studies students, and what makes a strong application.
- Extracurriculars: from student associations to reading groups and guest lecture series, discover the ways to stay connected with the program beyond the classroom.
- Meet the Undergraduate Society of American Studies team!
🍕 Food provided! All UofT undergraduate students welcome — no RSVP required but very appreciated!
Come for the pizza, stay for the state trivia bragging rights.
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