Photo: NewOne’s Knowledge Fair, 2024

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" What I enjoyed most of both these classes was their small size, which allowed for a greater sense of community, especially compared to my other first-year classes. I also enjoyed the enthusiasm from both of my professors and how they fostered an amazing classroom environment both academically and socially. "

Kian FarshiNEW 101H1 and NEW113, 2023-24
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" The NewOne program offered a refreshing departure from the large STEM classes, presenting a unique and engaging opportunity. It seamlessly integrated essential university skills with a thoughtful exploration of significant social issues. "

Parham Bokaei JaziNEW113, 2024
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" The "Unpacking Digital Technology" course provided a fresh perspective on technology, allowing me to delve into my personal interests while gaining a deeper understanding of digital systems and their impact through engaging lectures, seminars, and group activities! One of my favorite courses I’ve taken at UOFT! "

Nuray HuseynliNEW113, 2024

Want the opportunity to acquire the critical skills necessary for success at U of T?

New College offers a unique First-Year Foundation Program for intellectually curious and socially engaged students called NEWONE: Learning without Borders.

The New One is committed to the principles of sustainability and social justice in an interdisciplinary context. New One classes are small, with a maximum of 25 students in each class, giving you the opportunity to work closely with dynamic faculty and fellow students, and to get enhanced support in meeting university expectations for research and writing. 

Why should I take New One?

New One offers key academic skills to help you explore, question and deepen your understanding of things we often take for granted—the food we eat, the languages we speak, the technology we can’t live without, the art we use to express ourselves, and the science that is part of our everyday lives. By exploring the “backstory” of these common activities, the program provides you with the tools to navigate the global challenges of the 21st century

Along with offering exciting subject matter, New One prepares you for academic success through hands-on workshops designed to strengthen your research and writing, improve time management, and support your mental health.

The small class size provides not only closer connections with engaging faculty, but also opportunities to take part in dynamic activities—including field trips, community events, guest speakers, debates, game-based learning, and small-group discussions, alongside lectures.

Past field trips have taken students to Kensington Market, Hacklab, Free Geek, OnSite Gallery, MOCA Toronto, Daniels Spectrum, and ChocoSol. Guest speakers include local and internationally renowned artists and activists, labour leaders, and Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

Whether you are a lifelong local or a newcomer discovering Toronto for the first time, you will enjoy exploring the city and the many communities within it.

To browse the course topics for 2026-2027, check out the New One: Learning without Borders webpage.

New One offers ten half-credit courses: five in the Fall and five in the Winter term.

For the best experience, students are encouraged to sign up for one-half course each term. However, New One also welcomes students who wish to join the program for only one term.

New One courses satisfy Breadth Category #3, Society and its Institutions, except for NEW104 and NEW114, which fulfill Breadth Category #1, Creative and Cultural Representations.