First-Year Learning Communities (FLCs)

Making the jump from high school to university is exciting and sometimes a little overwhelming. To make it easier, all first-year Rotman Commerce students are automatically enrolled in a First-Year Learning Community, or FLC for short.

FLC is a co-curricular program – meaning that it’s not for credit. There’s no homework and no pressure. It’s just a way for us to support your success in first year by helping you develop skills and make connections. Even though it’s not for credit, it is an integral part of your first year at Rotman Commerce and you will receive a notation on your academic record upon completion!

Each FLC has between 25 to 30 members and is a great way to meet your classmates, make friends, form study groups while developing key academic and professional skills that will help you adjust to university life. You’ll also get an intro to the resources, opportunities, culture and benefits of the campus and its surrounding community – all in a laid-back, student-led atmosphere.

Upper-year peer mentors lead the FLCs –  Rotman Commerce students who have been in your shoes and know what it’s like to be in first year. They want to help you make friends in your classes, so you’ll always know people who can support you in your studies!

Your FLC group will meet every other week. After you’ve enrolled in your courses in July, we will enroll you in a FLC group that does not conflict with any of your chosen courses. We’ll send you your schedule in mid-August. Most FLCs take place on one day between Tuesday and Friday – more details to come!  You will then be added to our Quercus page which will provide you with additional details regarding dates, topics, themes and location information.

Please ensure you update your University of Toronto email to ensure you do not miss any communications. For more information, visit https://easi.its.utoronto.ca/shared-services/office365/utmail/utmail-for-students/  

Have questions? Email us at rotmancommerce.flc@utoronto.ca.