Last week, UCC families received the 2026–27 UCC Fund package in their home mailboxes.

While tuition sustains the College’s daily operations, the UCC Fund provides the agility to invest directly where our boys learn and grow every day. Gifts to this year’s fund immediately impact:

• The Student Experience: Equipping our Prep and Upper School classrooms, design labs and athletic programs with the technology and resources required for advanced inquiry and competition.

• Faculty and Program Innovation: Funding specialized professional growth, experiential learning and student wellbeing initiatives that keep UCC at the forefront of boys’ education.

• Needs-Based Financial Assistance: Ensuring that exceptional boys earn a place at UCC based on character and promise, directly enriching the socio-economic fabric of our classrooms.

Please take time to review the package at home this weekend. You can also make your UCC Fund contribution online today! 

To discuss the designation of your gift, multi-year commitments, or gifts of securities, please contact Associate Director of Annual Giving Peter Maddox at pmaddox@ucc.on.ca. 

Dear UCC Community,

The nomination period for two of the College’s highest honours closes on Friday, Oct. 30 at midnight, and I hope you’ll consider nominating one or more extraordinary community members for these awards. 

Please see information regarding the nomination process and deadlines for the Old Boy of Distinction Award and John D. Stevenson Award. More information about these community awards and how to nominate is available here.

Thank you in advance for nominating fellow UCC community members and helping the College recognize the profound impact of our alumni and volunteers! 

Sincerely,

Chanakya Sethi ’03
President, UCC Association

DGN-Kilters will be stationed on campus with their mobile sales van, located just outside the William P. Wilder ’40 Arena & Sports Complex, on Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Year 5–12 families will have the opportunity to purchase winter dress uniforms and facilitate exchanges or returns. A reminder that winter dress starts on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Patti Cawker-Chiang
Blues Shop Manager

Financial assistance applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will once again be processed by Financial Aid for Canadian Students (FACS). This third-party service provides an independent assessment of the application and makes confidential recommendations directly to the College’s financial assistance review committee. Awards are made to eligible families on the basis of assessed need and may vary from year to year. You can complete the application online at www.applefinancialservices.ca. The application fee is $137.50.

Current families must apply or reapply by the November 13th deadline so the College can ensure that all returning student applications are assessed and decisions are made before re-registration decisions are required early in 2027. Failure to include important data, documents or incomplete applications may jeopardize the assessment of your application.

An informative “Frequently Asked Questions” section regarding the application process is available on the Financial Assistance page of the UCC website. Helpful guidance material is also available on the FACS site.

Sincerely,
Colleen Papulkas
Manager, Finance

We are excited to share that Upper Canada College, in partnership with DoorNumberOne.org, will be hosting the third annual Toronto Area Youth Climate Action Summit on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026.

This year’s theme, Turning Over a New Leaf, is all about moving beyond conversation and into meaningful action. The day will bring together students in grades 7–12, educators, and community partners for inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, a student showcase and opportunities to connect with others committed to climate and Nature action.

We’re especially excited to welcome John Marshall, Founder and Executive Chair of Potential Energy Coalition, as our keynote speaker, along with a fantastic group of workshop facilitators and panellists.

If your young person is passionate about sustainability, climate action or creating change in their school and community, we’d love to have them join us.

Register here