In the wake of post-secondary tuition hikes, cutbacks to programs and departments, and ongoing academic pressures, the University of Toronto's 43 year-old Transitional Year Programme was under a vicious attack by the university's governing council. 

 

However, after a long awaited response from the university to address the concerns and needs of TYP, the program will continue for yet another year for a new group of students during the 2013-2014 study period! Nonetheless, the fight continues to ensure that the program can continue to be delivered with the same level of academic, structural and financial support that is found in the program's past years of success.

 

Moreover, U of T's boundless campaign still fails to serve the students and faculty of TYP due to inequitable distribution of donated funds. Donations towards equity are presently being invested in Woodsworth College's Academic Bridging program based on the preferences of donors, as noted by the institution's governing council. Council members also informed TYP that in order to obtain funds, the program will have to raise money independently or pay those working with the Boundless campaign to gather program funding.

 

Ultimately, the TYP RSM Coalition is striving to secure TYP beyond 43 years, and expand the program to help improve more lives and build healthier communities.

We ask for continued support. It's not too late, you too can contribute to the success and longevity of TYP!
 

Check out these opening remarks by TYP Alumni Enas Abdalla at the TYPPA Town Hall meeting in Spring 2013: http://bit.ly/1b6bqdz