SPROUT E-Mentorship
SPROUT E-Mentorship marks the start of SPROUT at New College! Every June, all incoming students are assigned to an upper-year SPROUT E-Mentor who is available via email and can answer questions, and guide you throughout the summer. Your SPROUT E-Mentor will help you transition to life at New and the University of Toronto, long before you arrive. They will connect you into great opportunities to meet people, get involved, or continue into a deeper SPROUT mentorship experience once the school year begins. As part of SPROUT E-Mentorship you will also be receiving the bi-weekly My New Roots newsletter which will keep you updated with all the information you’ll need to smoothly transition into your first year at New College and U of T!
SPROUT Mentorship
After the summer ends and your classes begin, you can sign up to continue SPROUT Mentorship where you will be assigned a Peer Mentor and a Group Wellness Pod led by some Group Wellness Mentors! These mentors will regularly stay in touch with you during the year and host monthly (or more) meetings.
The SPROUT Mentorship program is invested in your personal growth. We believe in helping you sprout where you’re planted, regardless of your skills or aspirations, we are determined to help you grow and flourish here at New College.
1-1 Meet-ups
Part of SPROUT Mentorship includes monthly in-person meet-ups throughout the year between a Peer Mentor and their mentee! This is the time for mentees to ask all their questions about life as a New College student at U of T. Depending on the question, Peer Mentors have been trained and are prepared to support their mentees through resource referrals and meaningful conversations that promote a smooth transition into U of T.
Group Wellness Pods
Group Wellness Pods bring together first-year students and upper-year mentors to create a welcoming, connected community through fun and inclusive social events. Led by Group Wellness Mentors (GWMs)—upper-year student leaders—these pods are organized by academic stream (e.g., Life Sciences) and offer relaxed opportunities to meet others, build friendships, and ease the transition into university life (plus, there’s usually free snacks!). For mentors, this is more than just event planning—it’s a chance to support peers, foster well-being, and grow as a leader. Mentors receive training, support, and guidance from the Assistant Dean, Wellness and Engagement, and are expected to consistently contribute with initiative, reliability, and care.
Socials and Outings
Every few weeks, participants of the program can look forward to social gatherings organized and facilitated by professional staff. Some of these may include outings to fun locations in Toronto! And you can count on these events to have some FREE food or snacks to munch on while you’re meeting others and making connections in the program.
Get Involved
Incoming Students
Registration is NOW OPEN for SPROUT Mentorship!
Upper-Year Students
If you are interested in leadership opportunities supporting SPROUT Mentorship, check out the Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about SPROUT or how to get more involved, send an email to new.mentorship@utoronto.ca!