Creative Writing Major

• Take ENGA03H3.
• You may also be interested in ENGA01H3, ENGA10H3 and/or ENGA11H3 as an introduction to the study of English Literature.
• Explore different courses; this will help with fulfilling breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to plan your courses and program.
• Submit your portfolio at the end of your first year.

• Attend readings by the Writer-in-Residence and other departmental writing events.
• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.
• Get writing support through the CTL Writing Centre.

• Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair and SELF’s Mix & Mingle events to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties
• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.

• Attend the regular meetings of COW, our creative writing club.
• Join the Students of English Literature and Film (SELF).
• Explore other relevant student clubs and activities on campus.
• Volunteer in DSL’s Alternative Reading Week program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development.

• Watch for the English Department’s Career Paths Panel, to hear from alumni and faculty about their experiences.
• Volunteer with organizations to expand your interests — you can check listings on CLNx (Jobs & Recruitment).
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU’s Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

• Take ENGB60H3, ENGB61H3, and ENGB63H3.
• Use Degree Explorer to plan your courses and program.
• Meet with your Program Advisor or Supervisor to strategize for your degree.

DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS

• Participate in UTSC Reads and Bookchat.
• Further develop your general academic skills by attending workshops offered by the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) and Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL).

APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE

• Participate in SELF by volunteering in their events or running for an executive position.
• Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus (e.g., apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on CLNx [Jobs & Recruitment]).

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)

• Make sure you don’t miss out on the incredible creative writing community and events hosted outside of class!
• Check CLNx (Jobs & Recruitment) to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and to get involved.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER

• Gain experience by applying for a summer, part-time or Work Study position via CLNx (Jobs & Recruitment).
• Considering grad school? Speak to professors and advisors early so you are on track.
• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY

• Take ENGC86H3 or ENGC87H3 or ENGC88H3.
• Work on your further 2.0 credits from: ENGB63H3, ENGC04H3, ENGC05H3, ENGC06H3, ENGC24H3, ENGC08H3, ENGC89H3, ENGD22H3, ENGD26Y3, ENGD27Y3, ENGD28Y3.
• Remember your 4.5 credits from anywhere in English.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Consider submitting your writing to our department’s Annual English Undergraduate Conference, which showcases creative and critical work.

• Meet one-on-one with the Writer-in-Residence to workshop your writing.
• Check the English department website for writing, publishing, and awards opportunities.
• Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through our department, student groups, the DSL, and the AA&CC.

• Join the Annual English Undergraduate Conference by submitting a paper on this year’s decided theme.
• Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre’s (ISC) Global Learning programs.

• Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
• Check CLNx (Jobs & Recruitment) for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
• Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.

• Take ENGD95H3.
• Ensure you have fulfilled your breadth requirements.
• Use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track to graduate.
• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Consider submitting your work to the Sigma Tau Delta International English Conference.
• Apply for an Academic Travel Fund through DSL to research, present at a conference, or engage with the international academic community.

• Attend the Summer & Full-Time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for relevant summer and full-time positions.

• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.

• Connect with the Writer-in-Residence and your professors about a career as a writer.
• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
• Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.