F!rosh Handbook 2T5

Disclaimer

The opinions and views expressed in this Handbook do not

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Orientation

Traditions

Academics

Community Student Life Extra

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

I am thrilled to welcome each and every one of you to U of T Engineering — or welcome you to the SkuleTM! The SkuleTM community is our crazy, tight-knit group of engineering students here at U of T.

support in so many ways — whether that is from us friendly upper years or your peers. You could almost say

F!rosh Week is one of the times that we come together as the SkuleTM community to welcome you — yes, in, there is certainly a niche for you here. So bring your whole self -— your excitement, your nerdy interests, quirky passions, and fears and worries. F!rosh Week is the start of a whirlwind personal and academic journey through your undergrad, and our goal is to connect you with SkuleTM

group here at U of T, so that you can not only gorge yourselves on dumplings after a particularly good midterm, but also have people to commiserate with when calculus just stops cooperating at 1am. In 2021, F!rosh Week means something even more than it has in the past. We all know how isolating the last year has been, and this upcoming year, we will come together with a unique sense of triumph as we safely return to the places on campus we love, and see the faces

study in the Pit, or at so many of the other SkuleTM events that happen see you make it your own. With a truly proper amount of HYPE, Aidan Grenville EngSci Aero 2T2+PEY Orientation Chair 2T1

WHAT IS F ROSH WEEK

week of new friendships, surprises, games, and some learning. It will introduce you to the SkuleTM community while giving you the chance to learn about traditions and resources at the University of Toronto. You will be given the chance to meet new people which you will spend the next 4 or more years with. This orientation will be full of fun activities to introduce you to campus and SkuleTM.

your F!rosh group will have Leedurs and you will hear music

just the language of engineering, so you are in good hands.

Speaking of F!rosh groups, you will be put into group names after a Greek letter. Each group will have many new underwater explorers and some veteran Leedurs to help you through your group: going to events, learning about Skule, playing games, making new friends, and competing to prove that your team is the best.

At the end of the day, we are all part of one SkuleTM Sea. The goal of F!rosh week is to get you HYPED to begin University and embark on this new journey. It might seem new and scary, but

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ROSH WEEK FAQ

for more details and to register!

Why should I participate in F!rosh Week?

So many exciting activities planned

An amazing opportunity to meet new people and make friends

TM traditions

And you get a F!rosh kit!

I do like getting things. What comes in the F!rosh kit?

A diving helme- I mean hard hat (Note: We are not liable if you dive

2 F!rosh Week T-shirts to add to your underwater wardrobe

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A drawstring bag to hold your stuff and a water bottle to hold your

• So much more SkuleTM-branded Swag

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A mystery item!

Wait, what’s the mystery item?

Will I be able to make friends?

Short Answer: yes

Long Answer: hell yes

• Worked Solution: Although F!rosh Week is different from other years, different activities are designed to accommodate every situation a student might be in, which gives you plenty of opportunities to just chat with like-minded SkuleTM-igans

Are there any in-person events?

large group events

The second day will consist of outdoor, in-person, smaller-group events

What if I’m in quarantine or not in Toronto?

dedicated leedurs for you to engage with.

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Head over to orientation.skule.ca/bursary and apply for a bursary!

We have a Carrd! Check it out: https://froshweek.carrd.co/

More FAQs available at our website: orientation.skule.ca

Feel free to email us: froshweek@orientation.skule.ca

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ROSH WEEK TIPS

Take some breaks!

Floating in one patch of the ocean can get tiring. During the second day, at least once every hour, get up and do a stretch of a quick walk. Your body will thank you. You don’t need to do it all!

missing one event does not mean that you are losing your F!rosh experience.

Don’t be afraid to reach out to your Leedurs! Although upper years may seem intimidating, all of your F!rosh when they were F!rosh.

Go Purple!!!

Even if just an arm, leg or pinky! You only F!rosh once!!!

Ask Questions! Ask as many questions about SkuleTM life and/or class stuff as

Enjoy the Rest of Your Summer F!rosh Week!

Photo Credits: photo.skule.ca

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ROSH WEEK SCHEDULE

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ROSH WEEK EVENTS

Matriculation

that is surprisingly spelled correctly. This is your introduction to UofT Engineering, featuring presentations by key members of the SkuleTM

F!rosh Games

Your all-in-one event for introductions to SkuleTM, your amazing fellow Frosh, and to what it means to be an Engineer at UofT. Strap on your hardhats, warmup your typing hands, and make sure that mic is working for a carousel of team games. Be ready to mingle, think, maybe get a little competitive… and most importantly, get hyyyyped for Frosh Games 2021!

E4TW (Engineers 4 The World)

Do you want to learn more about how engineers impact the world? Are you interested in working in teams and making new friends? Well... E4TW is the event for you! Get ready to use your creativity to explore hype design challenge.

Campus Tours

your classes might be? Campus Tours is going to show you all of that, letting you chat and connect with upper years, sharing engineering traditions and stories while exploring the fantastic campus at U of T -—

Photo Credits:

F ROSH WEEK EVENTS

D!ye Station

Ever wonder why engineering students dye themselves purple during F!Week, or what it would feel like to do it yourself? Join us at D!ye Station to

purpled up alongside your new SkuleTM community, so get ready to experience the legendary purrrrrrrple hype!

Downtown Walkaround

Get ready to see Toronto like you never have before! Downtown Walkaround is a walking tour of Downtown Toronto with a SkuleTM of surprises along the way!

Chillout Cove

If you need to cool off from the high-intensity parts of F!rosh week, come for a splash in Chillout Cove! There will be a Discord server and a designated in-person room where Frosh and Leedurs can recharge and relax before returning to their Frosh group! There will be many activities such as hardhat decorating, games, and a chance to chat with upper years! Just ask your designated Leedurs who will be there to direct you!

Nitelife

Have you been quarantined for too long? Want to meet some new friends? Come out to NITELIFE 2T1! We will be running both in-person and online events all week so no matter where you are, you can have a

Photo Credits: photo.skule.ca

F ROSH WEEK EVENTS

Havenger Scunt

wacky, wild version of a scavenger hunt, in which teams of F!rosh work together to complete items from the Scunt List and bribe judges to earn points. However, Scunt is not ready to get creative, try something new, and step out of your comfort zone!

Meetups

If you want to meet other frosh over the summer before the semester from your area as well as an upper-year, and you can hang out/play games/do other activities. You may have signed up during registration, but you can also email us at meetups@oriantation.skule.ca!

International Program

Hey hey hey international peeps! Worried about how international students are going to be accommodated for F!rosh Week 2T1? Not to fret, we have TONS of stuff planned for you over the summer from

forget to follow our instagram account for more HYPE and information, @intl_froshweek

SkuleTM Patrol SkuleTM

are there to make sure everyone has a fun and safe time! Our goal is to promote First Aid awareness so we can create a community of leaders who are prepared to prevent situations from occurring and can react when they do. Feel free to send us an email if you have a

And remember, Safety is Sexy

Photo Credits: photo.skule.ca

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Check out the notes left by previous deep sea divers! These will give you background on Skule and its origins.

1873:

The Ontario School of Practical Science (SPS) was founded. It occupied

1878:

The SPS was invited to join the University of Toronto campus. It was relocated to a small building known as the “Little Red Skulehouse” that was completed in 1899 and served the Faculty for 88 years.

1884:

An SPS student, T.Kennard Thomson, hosted a dinner where he invited professors John Galbraith and W.H. Ellis. There, the Engineering Society was founded and a constitution was drafted. Elections were held in 1885

1889: Professor Galbraith decided to step down from his position so that EngSoc president.

1891:

used by the Engineering Society as well as various Skule institutions to this day.

1906: It became known as the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. SPS

1911:

EngSoc created a paper called the Toike Oike to discuss elections and other internal affairs. There is great dispute on whether a deep sea diver coined for EngSoc and later a humorous publication.

1920: cholum te chay!”

1921: that continues to be a sketch comedy musical celebration for engineers.

1936:

The Mark I of the Ye Olde Mighty Skule Cannon was unveiled. It was used until 1950, and its descendant remains a tribute to engineering technology.

1948:

The Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad was founded by A.J Paul LaPrairie. They

1966:

The Little Red Skulehouse was tragically torn down for a new Medical of its loss, the name SkuleTM was accepted. This branded and banded the engineering community together in light of the disaster.

1977: 2008:

On the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, engineers paid their respects by arranging 628 crosses on Front Campus. This was to remember

Despite going against University policy of obstructing Front Campus during Convocation, they were given an exception.

The Future:

by exploring yourself! Let the past stay with you as you explore the deep oceans on your journey. Keep up the HYPE and create SkuleTM History!

HARDHATS

Hard hats are one of the most recognizable symbols of engineering students on campus. It is your obligation to protect your hard hat from danger (and ArtScis) when you take your oath during Matriculation.

Yellow: Frosh Yellow is for you to take on your sea expedition, F!roshies! Found in your very engineer and should be worn at all times during F!rosh Week. However, you must be wary, as ill-intentioned ArtScis are extremely jealous and may attempt to steal Stolen Hardhat Intelligence Team (S.H.I.T) will intercept and recover the stolen item by whatever means necessary. Later on, you can personalize your hard hat by decorating it for the Hard Hat Decorating Contest during Godiva Week. Legend has it, a young F!rosh once built a fully functioning

White: Governance White is worn by The Engineering Society Club Chairs, and the Speaker. They earn their hard hats through dedication to Skule™ and are responsible for our general well-being. The EngSoc President is given hard hat.

Green: Project Directors

These people are responsible for the services and initiatives of the Engineering Society. If you want to order textbooks or lunches, read a newspaper, yearbook, or handbook

popping), provide tools, dances, or other events, these people are what make school, Skule™.

Black: Cannon Guard

of

Skule™

Skule™ Cannon,

Beige: BEvERage Managers

Neon Orange: Bnad Leedurs

Purple: F!rosh Execs

and

Spirit Heads

CANNON CANNON THE THE

Greetings from the deep.

In the dark and mysterious depths a secret lies in wait for a frosh with an adventurous spirit. If you are reading this, I welcome you to join the ranks of the guardians of Skule. We are the Protectors of Ye Olde Mighty Skule Cannon.

With an earth shattering KABOOM and conquest of smoke and thunder, the Skule Cannon is the beloved mascot of UofT Engineering. The motto of“Honour. Respect. Protect” has echoed through the halls and hearts of every student. Among them are the Cannon Guard who will appear alongside the Cannon at events throughout the year and defend our mascot, as other schools often try to claim our Cannon in a war of wits and university pride.

Among the steadfast Guards, is the Chief Attiliator, whose identity is kept a secret. Sometimes affectionately called Chief, this Guard is responsible for carrying and firing the Cannon’s thundering spirit.

The Cannon Guards dress in black coveralls and a black hard hat. However, whether dressed or not, the dedicated Guards are always on the lookout for any threat to our revered Cannon. Everyone in Skule is a member of the Cannon Guard, and this now includes you. Welcome.

Honour it. Respect it. Protect it. Sincerely, C h i ef A t t i l i a t o r

Prank Culture

While us engineers like to submerge ourselves in an ocean of work, we do partake in our fair share of shenanigans on the high seas! Below are some “historical expeditions” (okay expeditions. Yes, some of these pranks may not have been strictly legal, but not every prank is for the purpose of trickery. What we call a “prank” may simply be making campus more

Grease Pole. A small portion of the pole was sawed off, and now adorns the

The University of Waterloo Engineering named “The Tool” was stolen by -igans. It was returned just before encased in concrete! Waterloo Engineering students worked all night to excavate their it from the concrete, they saw that “U of T” had been engraved into it! The chain that used to protect The Tool continues to serve as the

After being removed by the university twice, the Sword in the Stone (a major Skule™ symbol) was

10 foot tall monolith is inscribed with this brode brande blinne shall he who is wounded with this broad sword shall never cease bleeding.”

Prank-ton!

F ROSH Pranks

As our newest batch of deep-sea divers, you need to create your own incredible prank (or two, or three) to prove your diving this will also give you the chance to develop practical skills (since you will have to apply engineering thinking and your creativity to design and build the prank). Here are some of the impressive pranks pulled off by previous F!rosh divers!

2T0:

trebuchet!!!” -any 2T0. After losing a bet, the 2T0s were task with launching a 90kg object over 300 meters. Unfortunately, their medieval siege weapon only launched a 0.15kg ball 20 meters… but at least they tried!

2T1: these F!rosh conducted a triad of pranks! First, they created a pit dancing Tall Bois. Second, they built a 12ft tall “2T1” on front campus the TrackOne common room). And third, they built their own (mostly) functional skeeball!

2T2:

After a metric heckton of “Yerba Mate” was delivered to EngSoc, the class of 2T2 became 2TMate. The 2TMates then assembled a giant hard hat outside Galbraith, topped with cans of Yerba Mate!

2T3: 2T3 was heavily inspired by the environmental awareness campaigns, marches, They soon became known as 2TTree. Despite the encroaching pandemic, 2TTree constructed a giant wooden Christmas tree in the pit adorned with the 2TTree logo and a Heineken bottle for a star.

2T4: greatest prank of all – no prank! some water that got in our helmets...)

who is Lady Godiva

In the 11th century, the people of Coventry were under the rule of Earl Leofric. The people lived miserably due to the ever increasing taxes that urged her husband to lower the taxes. He agreed on the condition that she ride through the town naked on horseback. She agreed to his condition in order to protect the livelihood of her gaze as she rode through the town. Acknowledging her determination, Earl Leofric kept to his promise, and lowered the taxes.

society. Her story reminds engineers of our social responsibility and that we must consider the wellbeing of others above our own. Lady Godiva is considered the patron saint of engineering and her noble cause is the second semester to honour her.

Godiva Week

Godiva Week kicks off at the start of the winter semester and is another Committee and includes various engineering traditions and events. The week begins with the reading of the Fundamental Theorem of Competitions. Look out for the Ye Grande Olde Chariot Race and will keep you HYPED for another amazing semester at U of T!

skuletm spirit heads

Every year during Godiva Week, three students are elected as the Skule Spirit Heads. They stay HYPED all year round whether it be dinner dances, in the pit, or after an exam. While F!rosh can not run for who can win Ultimate F!rosh. Mark the date and come out this winter to compete to be the next Ultimate F!rosh. The competition will be out of this ocean!

lady godiva

resident heel clicker and cheer bringer. Anytime I hear the by oath to click my heels. You should try it out sometime, either through the power of the internet or in person, seriously though because I need your help to make sure everyday is leg day! wanted to be an engineer as a kid because of the show Phineas and because I am extremely cool.

Kate Whelan EngSci 2T3

Mr. Blue & Gold

Howdy fellow SkuleTM-igains! This is Kushagra, your friendly not gonna be any less hype. I, along our Ultimate F!rosh, Emily and Kyla, are gonna make sure everyone gets double the dose of SkuleTM spirit this year! Kate, but apart from her I also love screwing around with computers and Arduinos. Another thing I like is music. But most of all, I love dropping my pants for any UofT Engineering student who asks. So, feel free to use (or abuse) your power online or in-person.

pants” to @skule_spirit_heads or @ku_gra on Instagram! Kushagra Goel ECE 2T3

ultimate f rosh

This year, we have two Ultimate F!rosh! Meet Emily and Kyla, two of SkuleTM a series of challenges during Godiva Week to win the honour of becoming the Ultimate F!rosh. Tell them to “jump up and down!” to happily oblige. This competition is special because it is for F!rosh only! Yes, just for you! Come out to join in the fun or watch your friends

skuletm songs and chants

Disclaimer:

SkuleTM has a very long history that is rich with tradition. As such, many of the songs and chants have lyrics that contain dated beliefs.

the Engineering Society or engineering students at the University of Toronto. Additionally many of these songs and chants can be interpreted to promote drinking culture. This is from a time in which Ontario students graduated high school at the age of nineteen. We want to remind you that you should never feel pressured to drink if no reason to pressure anyone into drinking. Also, the lyrics of these chants should not be used to guide your behavior and instead should be used to promote spirit among your classmates. If you come across a song or cheer during F!rosh Week or at any time that you are uncomfortable with, feel free to speak with your Head Leedurs or anyone involved in Orientation.

godiva’s hymn:

Chorus:

We are, we are, we are, we are, we are the engineers, We can, we can, we can, we can demolish forty beers. Drink rum, drink rum, drink rum, drink rum, and come along with us, damn for us.

Verse about Godiva:

Godiva was a lady who through the Coventry did ride,

The most observant villager, an Engineer of course, Was the only one to notice that Godiva rode a horse.

Pubcrawl Verse: where we are, come along with us, on a bus!

Verses about Engineering:

Professors put demands on us, they say we have to tool, But all we want to do is sleep, we hate this fucking school. You can bitch or tell us off, even abuse us if you please,

A U of T Engineer once found the gates of Hell, Satan just returned the glare and said, “Why visit me?

A Comp and an Elec did battle outside Bahen hall, Students gathered round to watch the two great students brawl.

But the Comp kept rambling on and on and on recursively!

Verses about Artsies (students in the Faculty of Art and Science):

An Artsci and an Engineer once found a gallon can, Said the Artsci, “Match me drink for drink as long as you can stand.”

They took three drinks, the Artsci fell, his face was turning green,

An Artsci and an Engineer were stranded on a boat,

A wide-eyed Artsci Chemist and a Chemical Engineer,

For what he thought was H2O was H2SO4.

Godiva’s Hymn Contest 2017:

At F!rosh Week does it all begin, with cheers and purple dye

We made it through the many years with blood and sweat and tears

Note: to make up your own!

MARCHING BANDS:

When marching bnads and policemen fall in line,

And for the BLUES I yell, yell, yell, yell, yell, And for the University I yell like hell!

Circle the ends and hit the line right hard, And throw the enemy upon the side

When polar bears and penguins fall in line, And for the Moose I yell, yell, yell, yell, yell, And for the Albatross I yell I yell like hell!

Circle the ice and hit the tundra hard, And throw the polar bears upon the ice

SESAME STREET:

Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, On my way to where the air is sweet. Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame Street? How to get to Sesame Street?

Can you tell me all the words, All the words to Sesame Street? All the words to Sesame Street?

SKULEtm YELL:

Toike Oike! Toike Oike! Ollum te chollum te chay! SkuleTM of Science! Skule Hourray! Hourray! Hourray! We Are (we are!), We Are (we are!), We Are the Engineers! We Can (we can!), We Can (we can!)

Demolish Forty Beers!

Drink Rum (straight!) Drink Rum (straight!) And Come Along With Us,

Yaaaay SkuleTM!!

suit up

Purple:

The colour purple has been associated with Canadian engineers for decades. This all began in 1863 when a purple stripe was around them. Most of them worked in the engine rooms, which purple. Unfortunately, as the ships went down, so did some of the engineers. When recovering the casualties, the engineers were our fellow engineers and to remind ourselves of our obligations to the universe around us.

Leather Jackets:

While you embark on your deep sea expedition, you may notice TM leather jackets are the coolest jackets money can buy! However, you may need with a hefty price tag ($500?!!). As well, these jackets have to be earned. Only students who are in their second year or older can purchase one. Since a lot of students change their discipline after end up in Indy…

Canadian engineering schools have them. After all, all divers need the SkuleTM Community wherever you embark! There are usually winter. You can also customize it with patches to

Covies/Coveralls:

Coveralls (aka “covies”) are essentially diving suits for your leedurs and subcoms. A Canadian engineering tradition, you are able to

SkuleTM-igans decorate them with their name, discipline, and year. an arm or a leg) with engineering students from other universities! Keep an eye out during F!rosh Week for covies to see SkuleTM spirit loud and proud!

Iron Rings:

The last item on the list is so shiny that it glitters from the very depths of the oceans. Made from wrought iron or stainless steel, the Iron Ring is one of the most important symbols to Canadian

also serves as a reminder of your ethical obligation to protect the

over 75 workers killed. It was then discovered to be due to the poor designs and planning done by the project engineers. This led H.E.T, Haultain to create the Iron Ring Ceremony in 1922, as a way for graduating engineers to subscribe to a code of ethics. While swimming through the seas, you may notice some of your Profs and TAs wearing the ring. It is meant to be worn on the pinky noise when signing your name on important documents. That noise serves as a reminder of your duty to ensure the safety of everything that you sign your name on.

Iron rings are given to graduating engineering students at the Ritual of the Calling Engineer, better known as the Iron Ring Ceremony. Right now, your iron ring may feel like it is deep within the unexplored depths of the sea. However, with hard work and dedication, it will become a central part of your diving gear sooner than you think!

discipline descriptions

Mechanical Engineering (Mech)

Strengths: Aerodynamics, MIE100

Weaknesses: MC Building, CIV100

Sea Creature: Hammerhead shark Mechs will take on many roles in a diving expedition,

deep-sea vehicles. Like sharks need to keep moving, Mechs like to keep very involved with Skule community or SUDS). Plus, Mechs have a rivalry with Chems over

Industrial Engineering (Indy) Strengths:

Weaknesses: Dynamics, Circuits, Hard Skills

Sea Creature: Tuxedo Guppy Fish Indy has the largest periscope out of all the disciplines deal with a lot of data management and analysis, Indys

Chemical Engineering (Chem)

Strengths: Strong sense of community, mixing things

Weaknesses: Electric Circuits, Pretending to Have No Weaknesses

Sea Creature: Plus, you get to design your own power plant in 4th

Civil Engineering (Civ)

Strengths: Concrete

Weaknesses: Motion Sickness, Survey Camp

Sea Creature: (Steel) Silver Carp

Silver Carp actually use rocks and sand to construct

planners of the world, our cool infrastructure hinges

Mineral Engineering (Min)

Strengths: the Smallest Graduating Class

Weaknesses: Being called a Geologist, Anything

Sea Creature: Emerita

Like the Emerita, Mins are rare and spend most of rocks.

Computer Engineering

Strengths: Hacking into Things, Pulling All-Nighters

Weaknesses: Freeing allocated memory Sea Creature:

Programming runs through the veins of Computer

and are well-versed in many coding languages, such

Electrical Engineering

Strengths: Thevenin and Norton, ECE110

Weaknesses: Electromagnetic pulses, MIE courses

Sea Creature: Electric Eel

Not only do Electrical Engineers excel in circuit

When it comes to underwater, they really know how to

Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)

Strengths: Solid Family Dynamic, Diamonds, Tetrahedral interstitial sites

Weaknesses: Explaining what MSE is, Van der

Sea Creature: Diamond Tetra Fish Many engineering students experience hardships from time to time, however, MSEs are known for never fracturing under stress. Nearly as rare as Mineral

Engineering Science (EngSci)

Strengths:

Memes, Engineering in Theory

Weaknesses: Engineering in Practice, The Question: “What is Praxis?”, Delta Epsilon

Sea Creature: Lantern Fish you can keep swimming if you put your mind to it. The catch (pun intended) is that EngSci students spend most of their time in the deep depths of the ocean. But, if

TrackOne (T1)

Strengths:

Weaknesses: Commitment

Sea Creature: Octopus get a feel for all of the core 8 disciplines (having 8 in your winter term where professors from the different departments will tell you everything you need to know very active in Skule events and have an… interesting common room.

SCHOOL SUPPLY CHECKLIST

Pens, Pencils, and Paper: Necessary tools for

Laptop/PC/Tablet: Online learning makes these crucial for accessing lectures and classwork.

Uoft Email, UTORid, and T-Card: For staying in touch, accessing course material, and using online resources.

Calendar/Agenda/Planner: Make a plan and stay

A Faculty-Approved Calculator: Make sure you have the right calculator to complete your assignments calculator.

Timetable or Schedule: Check acorn.utoronto. ca for the most recent version of our schedule. Go to

Backpack: class materials, snacks, and money for more snacks.

Transit Pass: A presto card is a must for commuting in Toronto.

HYPE!:

TEXTBOOKS

they are online or hardcover. Check out these places for

UofT Bookstore: there.

Stores:

years: contact them.

internet safety

Versions:

the textbook version: chase.

Verify if you need an access code:

others:

ENGINEERING BUILDINGS

Bahen Centre for Information Technology: science departments. It also houses the ECE and EngSci common rooms. Convocation hall: This generally hosts Matriculation and Convocation.

Engineering Annex:

Galbraith Building: also located here. Haultain Building: You may have a tutorial or two in here which makes it worth discovery.

Lassonde Mining Building: Home to the Min and MIE common rooms, as well as the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Mechanical Engineering Building: Home to lecture halls with comfy

Lassonde Mining Building, making travelling much easier. Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship: ESP and Praxis lectures are held here, as well as for design and exploration.

Rosebrugh Building: Host many MIE classes. Is nearest to Tim

Sandford Fleming Building: It is the centre of the engineering ocean and home to “The Pit”. It contains the T1 common room, Engineering room and so much more.

Wallberg Building: Home to the MSE and Chem common rooms.

RESOURCES

Quercus: announcements, and assignments.

Piazza: help from TAs and professors while responding to other students. Acorn: courses.skule.ca: Home to past tests for almost all classes. One of appointment with them or to reach out.

Engineering Portal:

GEARS: excelled in the same course. They can help guide you to success. Learning Strategists: Learning strategists can help with your time your undersea adventure. the listed hours for help.

USEFUL APPS/SITES

Canvas Student: Facebook/Messenger:

stay up to date on all the fun events and communicate with your peers.

Wolfram Alpha and Symbolab:

citation machines:

Note-taking apps (notion, goodnotes etc): Use these to help keep your online work in one place so you stay

This transit app keeps you up to date with the transit schedule whenever

Use these apps to get picked and dropped off wherever you want.

UberEats/Foodora/SkiptheDishes:

COMMON ROOMS

deep dives. From playing an intense game of Smash with friends to taking a nap on the comfy couches to meeting other divers, common

(CHEM)

(CIV)

(MIN)

(MSE)

All Disciplines

Note:

has a study

ECF LABS

communicate and work with other divers and to communicate to those onshore. It for access.

Locations (for all engineers): Sandford Fleming 1106, 1012, 1013 Engineering Annex 212

Departmental Locations: Mechanical Building 402, Mineral Building 130 Bahen 2124

MIE:

CHEM: MIN: MSE: ENGSCI: CIV:

Scan me!

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

there are many opportunities for you to fund your journey. There are

The Ontario Student Assistance Program OSAP provides loans to Ontario residents. Loans are interest-free as long as you are enrolled as a full-time university student.

University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students UTAPS is set up for students who have already received maximum

Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund Awards For OSOTF Awards, it is crucial that incoming students complete a

Faculty Grants

Faculty can provide assistance in the form of a grant. Fill out the online

External Scholarships, Awards, and Grants

using the Award Explorer. The opportunities are posted in advance to help with any applications, they can email awards@ecf.utoronto.ca or

ANTI-CALENDAR

First Semester to a variety of new topics in math and science while also getting your courses.skule.ca for past assessments.

APS100: Orientation to Engineering management, ethics and career development. This is a pass/fail course

APS110: Engineering Chemistry and Materials Science concepts, the course introduces you to material science. You will learn

APS111: Engineering Strategies and Practices I and work towards understanding and providing a design solution in the Make sure to understand course terms and pull your weight in your team.

ANTI-CALENDAR

CIV100: Mechanics course is that Fnet = 0. Mechanics will expand on this idea and highschool

MAT186: Calculus I This course will cover limits, derivatives, and integrals. Without your

MAT188: Linear Algebra and writing proofs. However, professors will teach with this in mind. Half check your work to avoid mathematical errors. The other half involve the concepts thoroughly and how they all interconnect. Make sure to

CORE-8 ANTI-CALENDAR

Second Semester

APS105: Computer Fundamentals

Taken By: ECEs, Brave T1s

C is the letter that will occupy you this semester. It is the average course grade and the programming language that will take all your time (just own code and get plenty of practice.

APS106: Fundamentals of Computer Programming

Taken By: Chems, Civs, Indys, Mechs, Mins, MSEs, transferring T1s

This course will take you through the Python programming language. This course starts from scratch, which is perfect if you have no prior computer experience. You will cover syntax, if-statements, loops,

CIV185: Earth Systems Science

Taken By: Civil Engineers

ANTI-CALENDAR CORE-8

APS112: Engineering Strategies and Practices II

Taken By: This is a deeper dive into the world of design and engineering. Using creating a presentation of your solution. This may sound like an actual TA, Engineering Manager, professors, and Communication Instructors.

CHE112: Physical Chemistry

Taken By: Chems, Civs, Mins, MSEs to delve deeper into the material and learn why things happen. Be

CHE113: Concepts in Chemical Engineering

Taken By: Chems electrical circuits, heat transfer, and mass transfer. These are all integral of the different industries open for you. Be prepared to do some math, is to understand what you are even solving and how to go

ANTI-CALENDAR

ECE110: Electrical Fundamentals

Taken By: ECEs, Mechs, MSEs, Indys, T1s

more complex. There are many topics to understand so make sure to

MAT187: Calculus II

Taken By: themselves off of material from the previous semester. Be expected to

MIE100: Dynamics

Taken By: ECEs, Mechs, Indys, T1s

is

ANTI-CALENDAR

MIN120: Insight into Mineral Engineering Taken By: Mins

MSE120: Materials Engineering, Processing, and Application Taken By: MSEs

it. Be prepared to delve into the material world to create a foundation for your knowledge.

Seminar Courses:

Second semester can get stressful, especially without APS100 to lighten your load. Thankfully you will take seminar courses. These are in your chosen discipline. They will prepare you for the next few years or help you decide to switch at the end of the semester. Attendance is all you need for success in these classes. Here is a list of the seminar courses each discipline takes:

One

Indy

ENGSCI ANTI-CALENDAR

ESC 194 - Calculus I

Quote: “The exam is designed so that, if you do the questions perfectly, you will get 100%” – James Davis the course.

ESC 195 - Calculus II

Quote: “The best way to visualize something in 3D is to visualize it in 4D” – James Davis In Calculus II, you really start to explore the depths of Calculus through an entire reef of topics. You will learn topics such as integration from the pressure, make sure to complete the weekly homework and

PHY180 - Classical Mechanics Quote:

In PHY180, you will expand upon kinematics, energy, periodic and circular motion in 1D and 2D. While you may have learned some of this in high school, make sure to strengthen that knowledge with notes

ENGSCI ANTI-CALENDAR

MSE160 - Molecules and Materials

Quote: Ramsay

This course will sweep you away to the world of polymers, ceramics, metals, and the microstructure-property relationships of each. Content chapters are assigned every week. While the chapters are pretty at past exams, attending tutorials, and taking concise notes will create

CIV102 - Structures and Materials

Quote: Collins

information needed to design structures that can withstand large loads. the exam, so make sure to take good notes in it, highlight important

ENGSCI ANTI-CALENDAR

ESC180 - Introduction to Computer Programming

Quote: In ESC180, you will start right at the surface of python (no experience

ESC190 - Computer Algorithms and Data Structures

Quote: memes about failing the midterm This course truly accelerates the next step of your diving journey, since

ESC103 - Engineering Mathematics and Computation

Quote:

understand how to apply course concepts and how to effectively code in MATLAB, and give you experience with the types of are participation marks for your tutorials, so make sure to

ENGSCI ANTI-CALENDAR

ECE159 - Fundamentals of Electric Circuits

Quote: Hooshyar

Prepare to cruise down the ocean current (pun intended) of circuit

ESC101 - Praxis I

Quote: Most EngSci alumni will tell you that Praxis provides you with the most the proper methodology for engineering design. A large component of where you can practice applying those tools.

ENGSCI ANTI-CALENDAR

MAT185 - Linear Algebra Quote:

as “pointy arrow thingies” and into the realm of vector spaces and to the realm of “pointy arrow thingies” through coordinates and sociated with these theoretical concepts to complete rigorous proofs. professors will introduce examples and then give you time to solve for the professors to go through the examples, making sure to always try them yourself will improve your understanding and reduce the

ESC102 - Praxis II

Quote:

engineering design means to you and what type of student engineer you are. At the start of the course you will create a position statement -

neering design process and the tools, models, and frameworks you use within it.

Throughout the rest of the course, your design team will work directly other attendees, such as upper years, alumni, and media representa-

GRADES & PETITIONING

academic history. Grades are reported in 3 ways: as a percentage, as a letter grade, and as a GPA (grade point average). GPA ranges from 0.0 to 4.0 and it is the weighted average of the grades you earned in each course.

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering does not use GPA for scholarship consideration or academic status. They are on your

Your CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is your total GPA for all the courses you took in university. Contrarily, your sessional average is your average percentage grade for one term (semester). Final class averages are reported as a letter grade which corresponds to a percentage range.

The University acknowledges that things may not always go as planned or family crisis, school sanctioned event, etc. There are three types

to explore your interests and grow. Follow your passions through this

TRANSFERS

a different discipline — this is totally normal, which is why transferring

1st Year Students Transferring Out of Engineering Science

60% or greater will last day to add a Winter Session course. A student with a Fall Session 55% and 60% his or her program of choice. A student with a Fall Session average 45% and 55% Session average of 55%

May 15 50% and 55% her transfer application no later than May 15 and these applications transfer from students in Engineering programs.

1st Year Students: Transferring Between Disciplines for second year, in most cases you will not have to take any additional students who seeking transfers.

please note the following:

May 15

Industrial Engineering programs

Transfer from other Engineering programs into Engineering Science are permitted after a full year of study only, in cases where the student has a superior academic record.

*Students who wish to apply for a transfer into Electrical or Computer Engineering (ECE) must complete APS105H1: Computer Fundamentals (C Programming), as this course is

SUMMER SCHOOL & THE T-PROGRAM

Summer school?! T-What?! These terms may seem scary, but rest assured, they are all in place to help you succeed academically, and to Core 8s, passed, and can just keep swimming! Bonus: if you have a full course have 1 full course load semester, with no repeated courses, and an EngSci the Core 8 programs if they receive below the required average to new things!

TIMETABLE GUIDE

LEC - Lecture:

This is U of T time and is designed to help you instructors will go over course content for you and hundreds of your peers. Make sure to take concise notes and preview the TAs and prof directly.

TUT - Tutorial: into detailed content, the TAs will help you review

PRA - Practical:

This is where you will do more hands-on learning. anything.

QUOTES FROM UPPER YEARS

PROTIPS

General Edition:

When you start attending in-person classes, take a swim around and know

the weightage of assignments.

year team, anonymous hotlines, Skule Mental Health and Wellness). For more information on health and wellness, see pages 110 and 111.

That extra percent on an assignment is NOT worth your (physical or mental) health.

Always attempt to do these yourself, as they are great practice for midterms

Virtual Edition:

Editor’s Note

University of Toronto Engineering Society

What?

Why?

Who?

engsoc president

Vice president academic

Vice president Communications

Vice president finance

Vice president student life

first year chair

business manager

ombudsperson

WEBMASTER

Environmental Sustainability

directorship

The Environmental Sustainability Directorship is a new initiative intended to assess and improve environmental sustainability within the Engineering Society (EngSoc). In recent years, environmental sustainability has become an evergrowing priority for many individuals and organizations, and EngSoc is no exception. We understand the importance of sustainability, across how we live, work, and study.

the directorship will prioritize student engagement and evaluate environmental issues within the greater context of social and governance factors. In our inaugural year, our main goal will be driving focus within the engineering community towards environmental sustainability, while v with students and other groups on campus. As engineering students, we have the privilege of being able to affect real change in the world, and that should start in our own collective “backyard”.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, feel free to contact me at sustainability@skule.ca!

External Relations

directorship

Welcome to SkuleTM, 2T5s!! Do you want to start off your university experience developing your leadership skills and representing U of T at province-wide or nation-wide conferences? Do you want to share your passion for creating and policymakers?

Then stay in the loop with the External Relations directorship! Sustainability conferences and working groups for everyone no matter your interest. Feel free to contact me at external@g.skule.ca if you want to join our mailing list (Frosh positions coming out soon!) and follow our IG (@skule.external) or Facebook page (facebook.com/skule.external/) to stay in the loop.

equity and inclusivity directorship

Skuletm photography directorship commuter students

ARCHIVIST directorship

International Transition directorship

skulebook

publication

F rosh Handbook

publication

First year office

The First Year Team: Reach out:

SkuleTM’s Newspaper Since 1978 F!ROSH HANDBOOK

Bottle-Breaking News Ahoy!

Cannon Editor-in-chief

Welcome aboard 2T5 maties! If you are reading this, you have found the lost page of the Cannon, SkuleTM’s o cial (moderately) serious newspaper, by Skulegans for Skulegans. We publish all the happenings around the community and any other hot takes someone submits to us. Some of our highlights from past year include Covid rants, world news, mental health advice, and cute dog pics.

If you too would like to sail away from classes and enjoy the ne artistic medium of writing, you too can submit any article you wish to write. But of course we need all hands on deck, so we are also looking for people to help photograph and document our journey, map out where all the articles shall be on our sea of words, draw out all of the ne graphical details in the sixteen (page) seas, spread the word of our glorious adventures to the masses,

linktr.ee/cannon.news

review the work of all our wonderful scribes, or even help out with our new podcast we’re launching this year.

I’d also like to use this moment to remind you to take it slow and enjoy your rst year, regardless of whether you decide to join us or not. ere’s a lot of fresh air to take in, and the seas can be rough at points, but when you inevitably make good friends and nd the handful of clubs you really enjoy, I know you’ll cherish these years

as some of your best!

Do check out our rst issue which will be included in your F!rosh Kit, as we always have many articles on tips and tricks for the incoming year! If you’re even remotely interested in helping out, do follow our social media, check out our website, shoot me an email, or join our Discord server all of which you can nd in the linktree above.

Anchors Aweigh, e Cannon Team

Blue and Gold Committee

Means Family

skule nite production

u of t TOASTMASTERs ceca

Canadian Electrical Contractors Association

UTFOLD

Fly with Origami, Learn to Dream

of Chinese Engineers

data science Toronto

skuletm stage band

CSChE

Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering

Spark Design Club

queer sphere

cSce

Canadian Society Civil Engineering

skuletm badminton Club skuletm orchestra

sdc

SkuleTM Dance Club

When Why

Want to learn more?

ewb

Engineers Without Borders

Ready to jump in?

University of Toronto Emergency First Responders

chem club civ club

discipline club discipline club

ece club discipline club

mech club discipline club

indy club discipline club

engineering science club discipline club

min club mse club

discipline club discipline club

RESIDENCE

For many, one of the most exciting parts of university is moving out and living in your local waters. But, just as divers are shocked by strange sea life, you may be surprised by challenges outside of your local waters. Residence comes with ultimate freedom – no one asking you to do chores, no one telling you to stay at the surface so care of yourself, your surroundings, and those around you. Residence also comes with new waters away from home, you can seek guidance from friends, your don, and your

Chestnut Residence

abundance of study spaces. You may feel a wave of warm welcome because you are

Innis College

doing your own cooking and cleaning. The building also comes with great common

Residence Tips

keep common areas clean.

and never want to get out. Remember, you came to university to learn and class some good music, or a good cup of coffee – to motivate you.

cleaning a pile of trash at the end of semester

out of the laundry machine when the cycle is done.

family or hometown friends is a great way to get you grounded. Remember

PACKING LIST ESSENTIALS

Bedding (sheets/pillows/blankets/pillow case/mattress protector/stuffed bring multiple sets to cycle between if they get dirty

Towels are incredibly useful for someone exploring the underwater depths. They are also very helpful for being on res.

A bathmat

Clothes sure you have summer clothes for September and warm clothes for the

Toiletries are essential.

Laundry Supplies of washing your clothes and beddings, so make sure you bring the supplies to do so. A good hamper is essential – since you need one to carry all your clothes up and down the stairs.

Chargers for all your devices. An extension cord/power bar is also quite useful, especially if you like using your phone in bed.

Ear plugs/Sleeping Mask – Beauty sleep is key to success, and these Mini Fridge drinks, snacks, or food that you have liberated from the dining hall, you need

Snacks and Drinks

Air Freshener freshener is essential.

Decor your room really be your own.

Comfy Chair or Cushions chairs are uncomfortable and have terrible support. A comfy chair or some cushions may go a long way to make working in your room more enjoyable

commuter divers in engineering, so you might even meet some friendly commuting is great:

The amount of money you save will be enough to explore the vast depths of the ocean.

of the following

and regular

There are a bunch of subway

and around campus. As well, research the route and transit lines

after taking a trip to the sea.

one instead of rushing.

delay and miss a lecture, you can watch it later on the bus/train.

being on a more packed bus is more tiring than getting up early,

relax/listen to music and the other to do some homework.

overwhelming. Joining clubs is a fantastic way of staying involved

ACCESSIBILITY

abilities for nearly two centuries, and, as such, it offers many services to represent and assist various cultural, physical and academic minorities,

worth researching to ensure that you are getting the proper academic accommodations to excel at Skule.

of the categories below, you are highly encouraged to register with Accessibility Services:

LGBTQ+

to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. are willing to listen and learn.

Throughout your time at university, you will meet an incredibly diverse group of people who come from all different backgrounds. You may also can involve a wide range of emotions and people will decide whether they are ready to share this information with others. Please allow them to make

How to be an LGBTQ+ Ally: community. This encompasses people who do not identify as part of this community, as well as those within the community who support each other.

will feel comfortable sharing all of their experiences.

Be open to feedback on your behaviour and how it is impacting

society.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS TIPS

Diving can be exhausting, so taking care of yourself and recharging and physical health. To be healthy and strong for future dives, follow these helpful and healthy tips: your diving suit.

eat during the lecture. That being said, be considerate of your Sleep. Just like how a full tank of oxygen is needed for deep approach the end of the semester. Exams are worth more than well on them. know your limits. Be responsible and safe. Familiarize yourself with how to access healthcare services on weekends. Feel free to take a personal health day to take care of yourself. 9.

SKULEtm MENTAL WELLNESS

What is Skule Mental Wellness?

wellness directorship for engineering students, which recognizes and addresses the importance and impact of mental health and wellness

on positive mental wellness practices, hosting de-stressing activities throughout the year, being a non-judgemental liaison for obtaining both on and off-campus resources and creating a greater sense of community they are not alone and that there are various resources and practices available for help.

What Do We Do?

Promote positive mental wellness practices

students on mental health

Mental Wellness Resources?

EDI SubCommittee

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Skule community.

& expression, sexual orientation, cognitive & physical ability, socioeconomic status, nationality, educational background, location, and access to connectivity. in general includes discriminatory and harmful principles, some of which persist everyone can feel represented within the Engineering community. and places on campus dedicated to different aspects of identity and upholding the support of the Skule community and to know that their experience, concerns, and identities are heard, valued, and respected.

Contact the Equity and Inclusivity Co-Chairs:

The fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups.

individuals in our community differ (including race, gender, sexuality, identity, of social and cultural characteristics coexist.

The act of creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued to fully participate.

EDI RESOURCES

For a list of all general resources available on campus, go to: https://iar. utoronto.ca/main/resources and select your campus and role. Then just click

https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/health-wellness/

https://mentalhealth.utoronto.ca/my-student-support-program/

https://indigenous.utoronto.ca/

advocacy on sexual and gender diversity.

https://sgdo.utoronto.ca/

https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/multi-faith-centre-for-spiritualstudy-practice/

https://antiracism.utoronto.ca/

https://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/about/equity-diversity-and-inclusion

https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/program/access-and-inclusion-peerprograms/ activities year-round

https://nsbe.sa.utoronto.ca/

https://wiseuoft.org/

https://queersphere.skule.ca/

http://www.uoftmsa.com/

EWB SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

We recognize that our world’s broken systems are much larger than we are, but we believe that if we act as a collective, we can create real change in the face of global environmental threats.

THE FIGHT FOR OUR PLANET & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE STARTS WITH JUSTUS

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

down when you are exploring the undersea

Athletic Centre

Hart House of activities, from ballet classes to weekend triathalons. Varsity Centre

Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport

arena facility along with a whole reef of gyms and athletic spaces.

THINGS TO DO

BOOKSTORES AND LIBRARIES

PARKS

on land before diving back undersea, do not walk here at night.

this park offers an abundance of open space and quite the

PHOTOGRAPHY LOCALES AND TORONTO GEMS

and fresh food. Keep your ears open for their various events and

changing backdrop of street art.

Distillery District - This old distillery is now home to a bunch of cute shops and cafes. Remember to walk between the buildings

a nice view of the lake, playing volleyball in the sand, or searching for sea glass, this place will have something for you.

THINK ON YOUR FEET (OR FLIPPERS)!

how you handle the pressure of the ocean depths than attempting but be sure to book in advance.

SO YOU’RE BROKE BUT STILL WANT TO HAVE FUN? eat ahead of time.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

have docked in a whole new place, it can also be very intimidating and

You are not lesser or greater than any of the domestic place here. Never discriminate against another person because of a difference in culture, belief, race or any animosities. Part of the beauty of studying at a university with such a diverse mix of people is the opportunity to interact and learn more about different cultures. Respect and you will be respected.

umbrella with you through the fall months for spontaneous rain.

up, but remember that language improves through practice and Skule is a very welcoming community.

sometimes expected that you hold the door for others and take

are always a few exceptions.

You are awesome just being you. The experience and perspective you bring to the table are special and needed.

SF Library

STUDY SPOTS

Music Library

Building (MY)

(GB)

Elchi Chai Shop

SLC Ryerson

Math Library

Dedicated to Student Study

Sciences Building

College Library

During Non-Exam Season Note: You technically need a key card to access the building on weekends but usually if you knock

Tables/Seating, They Play

Lait Night

Nooks

St.

Davenport Atrium, Graham

Seating

SAVE THE DATE

There are dozens of events that happen over the course of the not occur depending on the state of the pandemic, but these are

Term:

Term:

Fair

Nite Auditions

at the Santa Claus

Nite

CONTACT INFO

any concerns or questions about anything at all about coming into

What does the University of Toronto Engineering Society do for you?