Recognized student group · University of Toronto (St. George)
The Mathematics Support Initiative (MSI) supports University of Toronto undergraduates students across the tri-campus community enrolled in math programs or courses. It is the first and only entity within the university, official or unofficial, to provide general support for third-year math courses and beyond.
What we offer
Math help sessions
Drop in with questions from your math-related courses, or volunteer as a tutor to support your peers. We offer exceptional tutoring at zero cost during our weekly help sessions so that you can succeed in your math courses.
MSI was established with a clear goal in mind: offering accessible math support to UofT students while no one else was. Support for upper-year courses and specialist courses was (and still is) scarce, and we hope to change this. We communicate with individual instructors from over 20 courses to ensure that we are offering the best support that students need.
The initiative is student-led and organized as a recognized group on the University of Toronto. We acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years Tkaronto (Toronto) has been the traditional land of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
At the University of Toronto, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive community, rich with diversity, protecting the human rights of all persons, and based upon understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of every person.
Jessica is a current undergraduate student studying Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics.
She previously served as Vice President of Academics for the Math Union and is currently conducting finance-related research with professors through the Rotman School and the Department of Mathematics.
Instagram: jessica.su_
Jerry is an undergraduate student studying Economics, Maths, and CS.
He has been the executive for many tutoring programs and has been helping people in mathematics and computer science for the past years.
Emily is a current undergraduate student studying Statistics, Actuarial Science, and French.
She has several years of experience tutoring English, French, piano, and of course, math.
Instagram: emily_bujor
Emily is a Mathematical and Physical Sciences undergraduate student at the University of Toronto.
She is currently studying Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics.
Shriya is an undergraduate student studying Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics.
She has served as the Officer of Social Affairs in the Math Union and is currently pursuing a finance and economics-related consulting internship. She is passionate about helping students strengthen their understanding of quantitative subjects through structured academic support.
Instagram: shriyaa.s_
Hanfu is a PhD student in the Department of Physics and the current Director of the initiative.
Previously, they obtained their HBSc from U. of St. Michael's College with a College Gold Medal for completing the mathematics specialist program. They were shortlisted for the TATP Teaching Excellence Award in 2026 for exceptional TAship.
Instagram: petal_adrift
Lindsay is an undergraduates student in data science.
Currently, they are serving as the Vice President of the Association for Women in Mathematics at UofT.
Deling is a current undergraduate student studying astronomy, astrophysics and mathematics.
She enjoys bird-watching.
Sessions bring students and tutors together in a shared space for mathematics support and discussion.
Come to a session with questions from your courses. No sign-ups required and everyone is welcome.
Sign up to help others as a tutor. You will receive mentorship on how to teach and become an integral part of your community.
Help session schedules are announced on this page, our Instagram page, our Discord server, and our mailing list.
Our sister organizations offer dedicated support to students across disciplines.
The University of Toronto Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM U of T) is a student-led organization dedicated to building an inclusive and supportive community for women and gender minorities in mathematics. Through academic events, career workshops, mentorship, social activities, and community outreach, the chapter aims to celebrate the contributions of women in mathematics while fostering connection, professional development, and a welcoming environment for everyone interested in the mathematical sciences. Membership is open to all members of the U of T community, regardless of gender.
The Physics Student Union (PhySU) supports undergraduate physics students by acting as a liaison to the department and hosting a community lounge in McLennan Physical Laboratories (MP217). We offer academic resources like peer mentorship, reading groups, orientation events, and direct advocacy for student concerns. Join us for weekly office hours, informal "Meet the Profs" networking events, and social gatherings like trivia and game nights!
