Help shape the Class of 3T1 - become an alumni applicant assessor
Each year, the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering attracts an exceptional amount of impressive and academically accomplished undergraduate applicants from all over the world. In this past year alone, we received more than 17,000 applications. While academic achievement is an essential part of our admissions process, we firmly believe that extracurricular activities and future aspirations are also important indicators of an applicant’s full potential.
Alumni applicant assessors are volunteers who help the Faculty identify the most talented applicants to become part of a well-balanced, diverse class of future engineers.
Applicants share their information with the admissions committee through an Online Student Profile, which includes a brief video submissions. Alumni applicant assessors contribute their expertise and lived experiences by reviewing applicant’s video submissions and providing valuable feedback.
Your Opportunity
U of T Engineering is committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where students can pursue excellence to achieve their potential.
To help us achieve this goal, the admissions committee is seeking dedicated alumni volunteers to assess video responses from students who have applied to our undergraduate engineering programs for the Fall 2027 intake. This program will run from October 2026 to May 2027.
Training sessions will be offered online and on campus. As all other aspects of this volunteer opportunity are online, we encourage and welcome alumni who live across Canada and around the world to apply.
Our ideal candidate:
- Have an interest in engineering education.
- Value U of T Engineering’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Have completed undergraduate degree studies at least five years ago (i.e., 2T1 / 2T0+PEY and earlier).
- Have at least five years of professional work experience, including two years of interviewing and hiring experience.
- Be able to commit 10 hours per month from late October 2026 to May 2027 (with peak times between November to March ).
- Participate in mandatory training — in person or online — in late Fall 2026.
The integrity of U of T Engineering’s admissions review process is critically important. As such, we are unable to accept alumni volunteers who:
- Have a relative or family member that is considering applying to U of T Engineering for undergraduate studies.
- Are employed by a secondary school or external education agency; this includes holding roles such as guidance counsellor, educator or education service agent.
If you're interested in volunteering as an alumni applicant assessor and do not meet the minimum professional experience requirements, please contact Rosemary Guido directly at rosemary.guido@utoronto.ca.
The Benefits
Over the past ten years, we’ve had more than 400 alumni from across the world serve as applicant assessors, many of whom have served for multiple years. In addition to giving back to U of T in a unique way, alumni find the experience to be a valuable and fulfilling part of their own professional development.
Jacquelyn Maccoon
MSE 1T2+PEY, MEng 1T4
Volunteering with the Alumni Assessor Program feels like a full-circle privilege, from being an applicant to now helping future students begin their Skule™ journey as that “invisible hand.” I’m continually inspired by how this next generation is leveraging new tools to tackle longstanding challenges, often pushing progress at a pace that would make Moore’s law proud. Participating has been deeply fulfilling, allowing me to give back to a community that shaped me while staying connected to the energy, curiosity and innovation of its newest members.
Pino Mancina
CIV 9T3
Giving back to your alma mater is a meaningful way to stay connected with the university, its faculty, and its leadership. Many of us recognize that familiar “spark” in applicants—the same drive and potential we saw in ourselves at that stage—and it’s inspiring to imagine the great things they can achieve.
Ron Chiong
MEC 9T9, MIE 0T0 Meng
Participating in the Alumni Assessor Program allows me to glimpse the future of engineering through the dreams and aspirations of incoming students. It is fulfilling to see how UofT Engineering can help them achieve those goals, both personally and professionally.