A Mathematics First-Year Learning Community (FLC, pronounced "flick") will provide you with the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Mathematics instructors, upper-year students, alumni and other first-year students. It will also support your transition to U of T and help you learn different skills to succeed in your academic journey.
Students admitted to the Physical & Mathematical Sciences admission category can apply for the MAT157 FLC or the MAT137 FLC based on your interest and future program goals. Learn more about which first-year mathematics course would be best for you.
Apply to a Mathematics FLC
FLC applications are currently closed for the 2023-24 academic year. You can join a waitlist for the program by completing the following application form. Please note: You will only be contacted if a spot becomes available.
Eligibility
- First-year students in the Faculty of Arts & Science who have been admitted to the Physical and Mathematical Sciences admission category on the St. George campus
- Students living off campus are encouraged to apply to be part of a Mathematics FLCs
MAT157 FLC Course Overview
By joining a FLC, you will have the opportunity to connect with a small group of students in regular FLC sessions and core first-year courses. Students in the MAT157 FLC will meet at a welcome session during the first week of classes and then every other week starting September 18, 2023.
In addition to your FLC sessions, you will be automatically enrolled into three of the same first-year courses (and accompanying tutorials) as the other students in your FLC. These courses include:
- MAT157Y1Y: Analysis I
- MAT240H1F: Algebra I
- MAT247H1-S: Algebra II
During course enrolment, you will have the option to choose additional courses to complete your first-year course schedule. The courses you are pre-enrolled in with your FLC are the core courses that all your FLC peers will be enrolled in. However, if you have a conflict between these core courses and any new courses that you will be adding to your schedule, you have the option to change your course section. Visit the New Student Guide for more information about course selection and enrolment.
| Course Name | Course Code | Section | Day of Week | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT157 FLC | MAT099Y1-Y | Lecture 0201 | Wednesday | 11:30 am – 1 pm |
| Analysis I | MAT157Y1-Y | Lecture 0101 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10 am – 11 am |
| Analysis I | MAT157Y1-Y | Tutorial 0301 | Wednesday | 2 pm – 4 pm |
| Algebra I | MAT240H1-F | Lecture 0101 | Tuesday, Thursday | Tues: 11 am – 1 pm Thurs: 12 pm – 1 pm |
| Algebra I | MAT240H1-F | Tutorial 0201 | Thursday | 3 pm – 5 pm |
| Course Name | Course Code | Section | Day of Week | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT157 FLC | MAT099Y1-Y | Lecture 0101 | Wednesday | 11:30 am – 1 pm |
| Analysis I | MAT157Y1-Y | Lecture 0101 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10 am – 11 am |
| Analysis I | MAT157Y1-Y | Practical 0301 | Wednesday | 2 pm – 4 pm |
| Algebra II | MAT247H1-S | Lecture 0101 | Tuesday, Thursday | Tues: 11 am – 1 pm Thurs: 12 pm – 1 pm |
| Algebra II | MAT247H1-S | Tutorial 0201 | Thursday | 3 pm – 4 pm |
Your FLC Team
Mrinalini, Peer Mentor
Year: Four
Program: Economics, Statistics, Mathematics
College: University College
Hometown: Delhi, India
Studies: I am a Statistics and Economics double major and a Mathematics minor. I have just finished the third year of my undergraduate studies and am currently interning with an insurance firm for the summer. I am very excited to return to campus in September and meet my new group of peer mentors!
Why peer mentorship? I am really grateful for the Learning Communities and other student support programs at U of T because it was a significant part of my settling into university. Thus, I am extremely happy to be able to contribute to such experiences for other first-year students!
Advice to first-year students: Try to make the best of the resources available to you — it really makes the journey easier!
Arkaprava (he/him), Assistant Peer Mentor
Year: Four
Program: Mathematics, Computer Science
College: Trinity College
Hometown: Navi Mumbai, India
Studies: I am a fourth-year Math and Computer Science specialist, interested in quantum computing, theoretical computer science and discrete math. I have done some CS research through a Research Opportunities Program (ROP) course and the Department of Computer Science's Undergraduate Summer Research Program (UGSRP). I am part of the U of T Quantum Computing club promoting undergraduate interest in quantum.
Why peer mentorship? I want to get to know more people and reflect on what I have learned over these past few years. As a peer mentor, I will be able to interact with other students and encourage them and hopefully use my experiences to help them have a better time adjusting to university.
Advice to first-year students: Take it easy! Make many friends!
MAT137 FLC Course Overview
By joining a FLC, you will have the opportunity to connect with a small group of students in regular FLC sessions and core first-year courses. Students in the MAT137 FLC will meet at a welcome session during the first week of classes and then every other week starting September 18, 2023.
In addition to your FLC sessions, you will be automatically enrolled into three of the same first-year courses (and accompanying tutorials) as the other students in your FLC. These courses include:
- MAT137Y1-Y: Calculus with Proofs
- MAT223H1-F: Linear Algebra I
- MAT224H1-S: Linear Algebra II
During course enrolment, you will have the option to choose additional courses to complete your first-year course schedule. The courses you are pre-enrolled in with your FLC are the core courses that all your FLC peers will be enrolled in. However, if you have a conflict between these core courses and any new courses that you will be adding to your schedule, you have the option to change your course section. Visit the New Student Guide for more information about course selection and enrolment.
| Course Name | Course Code | Section | Day of Week | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT137 FLC | MAT099Y1-Y | Lecture 0101 | Tuesday | 1 pm – 2:30 pm |
| Calculus with Proofs | MAT137Y1-Y | Lecture 0201 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 11 am – 12 pm |
| Calculus with Proofs | MAT137Y1-Y | Tutorial 0601 | Wednesday | 11 am – 12 pm |
| Linear Algebra I | MAT223H1-F | Lecture 0701 | Wednesday, Friday | Wed: 1 pm – 3 pm Fri: 1 pm – 2 pm |
| Linear Algebra I | MAT223H1-F | Tutorial 0501 | Monday | 3 pm – 4 pm |
| Course Name | Course Code | Section | Day of Week | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT137 FLC | MAT099Y1-Y | Lecture 0101 | Tuesday | 1 pm – 2:30 pm |
| Calculus with Proofs | MAT137Y1-Y | Lecture 0201 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 11 am – 12 pm |
| Calculus with Proofs | MAT137Y1-Y | Tutorial 0601 | Wednesday | 11 am – 12 pm |
| Linear Algebra II | MAT224H1-S | Lecture 0401 | Tuesday, Thursday | Tues: 3 pm – 5 pm Thurs: 3 pm – 4 pm |
| Linear Algebra II | MAT224H1-S | Tutorial 0301 | Thursday | 1 pm – 2 pm |
Your FLC Team
Julia (she/her), Peer Mentor
Year: Four
Program: Physics, Mathematics
College: St. Michael's College
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Studies: I am presently studying physics and mathematics and am hoping to specialize either in a more classical branch of physics or in quantitative finance. This summer, I am pursuing biophysics and experimental economics research with the University.
Why peer mentorship? I wish to provide advice and support to incoming U of T students. It's no secret that going from secondary school to university is a big change, so I am hoping to facilitate this transition as a FLC peer mentor.
Advice to first-year students: Clubs, unions and first-year seminar courses are excellent ways to become more involved in academic life and to form friendships.