Welcome to the Department of History!
U of T's Department of History offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and probe its significance through research, education and life-long learning.
Each year, our internationally renowned faculty guide more than 7,000 talented students through the fascinating realm of historical study. Undergraduate courses encompass the globe and span the ages, while the unmatched range and quality of our highly competitive graduate program attracts the most dynamic young scholars. Active in local, national and international research and public affairs, faculty, students and alumni bring perspectives that enrich dialogues on the most important issues of our time.
One of the largest history departments in North America, we are home to a critical mass of expertise and are ranked 6th among public universities worldwide and 4th in North America.
Our office is open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 3:30pm. We do encourage students to reach out to us via email or phone, please find contact information below. Our faculty and staff are working hard to support our students!
Student Contacts
| Undergraduate Students | Christine Leonardo (Undergraduate Administrator and Student Advisor) |
| Graduate Students | Vivian Hwang (Graduate Administrator) |
| Graduate Admissions | history.gradadmissions@utoronto.ca |
Please include your student number in your email. If you are asking for an appointment to meet (by phone or zoom) please suggest several possible times in your initial email.
Administrative Faculty
| Eric Jennings | St. George Chair |
| Melanie Newton | Tri-Campus Graduate Chair |
| Sean Mills | Associate Chair, Undergraduate (Acting) |
| Paul Cohen | Associate Chair, Graduate & MA Coordinator |
Administrative Staff
| Danielle Carranza | Department Manager |
| Margarita Makarova | Executive Assistant to the Chair |
| Christine Leonardo | Undergraduate Administrator & Student Advisor |
| Erica Jang | Undergraduate & Administrative Assistant |
| Vivian Hwang | Graduate Administrator |
| Kelly Tsang | Graduate Assistant |
| Eva Wang | Department Assistant |
| Bashir Abdi | Financial Officer |
| Pamela Fuentes Peralta | Communications Officer |
Not sure who to contact?
Please reach out to Eva Wang, Department Assistant, and she can direct your email or call accordingly.
history.frontdesk@utoronto.ca
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