Virtual Summit for Students
A 5-day virtual summit to reduce stress and build university success
The Virtual Summit is a 5-day experience for college & university students who want feel prepared: academically, personally, and practically.
Through expert-led sessions on academic skills, well-being, career planning, and essential life skills, students will leave with greater clarity, stronger systems, and significantly less stress about the transition to university.
These sessions will help you not just survive university, but thrive in your first year and beyond!
Designed for current & future college & university students.
August 2026
Presenters will be posted as they're added - check back to see the academic, career, and other professionals and experts as we add them!
Example Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this summit for?
A: The summit is designed for current & future college & university students. It focuses on reducing stress and building readiness for the year ahead with academic, professional, and personal skills.
Q: Is this summit for parents too?
A: The summit is designed for students as the attendees. Parents often purchase access and are welcome to review the schedule and information, but the sessions are student-focused.
Q: Can students attend if they are going to college or university outside Canada
A: The summit is designed primarily for students at Canadian colleges & universities, though many skills are transferable.
Q: Is this the same as orientation?
A: No. University orientation is institution-specific and often focuses on campus logistics. This summit complements orientation by focusing on the broader academic, personal, and life skills that help students transition successfully. Students are recommended to also attend their campus orientation.
Q: My student feels academically strong—will this still be useful?
A: Yes. Readiness is about more than grades. Even strong students often feel unsure about managing independence, workload, expectations, and stress. The summit helps students build systems and confidence before September.
Q: Is this summit supportive for students with ADHD or learning differences?
A: Yes. Many students with ADHD, disabilities, or different learning needs find the transition to college or university especially stressful — and readiness support can make a big difference.
While this summit is not clinical or therapeutic programming, many of our presenters have professional experience supporting students with disabilities, including ADHD, through academic coaching, student services, accessibility work, and university transition programming.
Sessions will include practical strategies related to organization, study habits, self-management, and well-being that are designed to be broadly supportive and realistic for a wide range of learners.
Q: Is this delivered on Zoom or another platform?
A: Yes—live sessions will be hosted on Zoom. After registering, students will receive access to an online course-style portal, where each session is listed by date and time. Students will use the portal to access the correct Zoom links for live sessions, and all session recordings will be posted there afterward for 12 months of replay access.
Q: How do students access the summit?
A: After registration, students will receive access to the summit through an online course-style portal. Each session is listed clearly by its date and live start time, and students can click in to attend live or return later to watch the recording.
Q: What if a student is nervous or overwhelmed about college/university?
A: That is exactly what this summit is designed for. The goal is to reduce stress by helping students understand what’s coming and develop practical strategies before the semester begins.
Q: What if I can’t attend every session live?
A: That’s completely okay. We’ve scheduled sessions to be accessible across Canadian time zones, but we know students have busy schedules. All sessions will be recorded and available for one full year, so you can watch whenever it works for you.
Q: Are the sessions interactive?
A: Yes. Many sessions are designed to be interactive, with opportunities for live Q&A, discussion, and student participation. There will also be a few panel-style sessions where students can hear directly from experienced voices and ask questions in real time. Students are welcome to attend live to participate, or watch the replay afterward if they can’t join at the scheduled time.
Q: What is the cost of the summit
Thanks to our generous sponsors, the summit is free!
Q: How long will replay access be available?
A: Students will have access to all session recordings for 12 months, so they can revisit key topics over the summer and throughout their first year of university.
Q: What time zone are the live sessions listed in?
A: All session times are listed in Eastern Time (ET). Students joining from other Canadian time zones are welcome to attend live when possible or watch the recordings later.
Q: Will this help with admissions or applications?
A: No. This summit is for students who have already been admitted. It does not cover admissions strategy, essay editing, or application support. The focus is on preparing for the transition into university.
Q: Can a parent purchase on behalf of a student?
A: Yes. Parents commonly complete registration for their student. Access and materials are intended for the student participant.
Q: Is this a one-time event or ongoing support?
A: The summit takes place live over five days in May, and students receive 12 months of replay access, making it an ongoing readiness resource through first year.