To help ease the transition to university, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison offers a range of programs for mature students, including mentorship, peer support, academic support, workshops, student clubs, and more!
Are you a mature student? Generally, a mature student:
- is 22 years of age or older when beginning studies at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison
- has completed their high school diploma (or equivilant)
- has attempted 15 or fewer post-secondary credits by the start of studies at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison
We're here to help you access University services and answer any questions you might have.
Questions? Contact maturestudents@mta.ca.
Mature student mentorship program
- Peer mentors — new mature students are paired with upper-year mature students in their area of study. Peer mentors help you navigate the transition to university and access helpful resources throughout your university career.
- Faculty mentors — mature students are paired with faculty mentors in their field of study. Faculty mentors can coach you through degree planning, advise you on grant and internship applications, and help you prepare for the transition to grad school or the workforce.
- Alumni mentors — mature students are paired with alumni mentors, who help you prepare for a transition into your chosen career. Alumni mentors provide guidance on career options and pathways to achieving career goals.
Interested in participating as a peer mentor or mentee? Email maturestudents@mta.ca.
Workshops and academic supports
Offered throughout the year, these workshops and student panels explore tips to help you navigate life at university.
- Financial literacy: Financial literacy workshops address the unique needs of mature, first-generation, and low-income students, including scholarship application, budgeting, credit and debt, money mindsets, and student loan repayment.
- START: This series of 6 weekly study skills workshops helps students develop habits that fit their personal study goals. Topics include time management, exam prep, academic integrity, and note-taking, to help students succeed at university. To find out when mature student-led START sections are held email maturestudents@mta.ca.
- Other academic supports: include weekly study hall hosted by peer tutors in arts and sciences, on-campus and off-campus study groups, exam study support and pizza pomodoro parties, and peer tutoring.
Student clubs
The Mature Students Society is a social and advocacy group run by and for mature students. Along with providing social support, they advocate for mature student needs and provide academic, social, and educational events.
Students can join the Mature Students Society during the MASU Clubs and Societies Fair at the start of the academic year. You can also follow them . To be added to the Mature Students Teams chat, email maturestudents@mta.ca
Are you also a first-generation student? You can follow the First Gen Den student club on .
Dress to Impress: Professional Clothing for Students
A free professional clothing closet is available to all students.
Size and gender inclusive, the Dress to Impress closet stocks professional attire for job interviews, conferences, internships, or any situation where you might need office-professional clothing.
Visit the Dress to Impress closet in the Chapel basement whenever the Chapel is open. Take what you need — clothing items do not need to be returned, but if you no longer need the items, you can drop them in any one of our donation bins in the Wallace McCain Student Centre.
If you need a size or item that is not available, simply and we will order it for you.
