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Welcome to Academic Advising for New Students Chemical, Physical, Life, Forensic Sciences, Psychology, Mathematical & Computational Sciences Office of the Registrar – Summer 2014
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Welcome to Academic Advising for New Students
Chemical, Physical, Life, Forensic Sciences, Psychology, Mathematical & Computational Sciences Office of the Registrar – Summer 2014
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Welcome to UTM and Academic Advising for New Students! This presentation is designed for students in Chemical/Physical/Life/Forensic Sciences, Psychology, Mathematical & Computational Sciences. This presentation will help you prepare for your first year at UTM and register for your courses; you can watch the slides at your own pace, or you can stop and return later. �
Overview
• T-Cards, Email, Student Services • Student Orientation & Transition Programs • Parents & Families • FIPPA
Transition to University Life
• Academic Calendar • Registration Guide • Online Timetable • ROSI • Degree Explorer
Tools & Resources
• Degree Requirements • Programs of Study • Courses • Tuition Fees & Financial Aid
Understand your Degree
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Let’s start with your three keys to success. Today we are going to talk about: Transition to University Life Tools and Resources and Understanding your Degree
• T-Cards, Email, Student Services • Student Orientation & Transition Programs • Parents & Families • FIPPA
Transition to University Life
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So, lets start with the first key…Transition to University Life. We’ll review Student Services, T-Cards, Email, Student transition programs, information for parents and families, and FIPPA (the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).
TCard • You need your TCard for access to:
• Printing, photocopying • Library • Athletic centre (RAWC) • Exams, voting, student discounts • U-Pass (Mississauga Transit) • Meal plan (if you have one)
• To establish your identity and citizenship, you must bring your offer of admission letter and valid original documents/IDs listed below:
• Domestic Students (any of the following options listed below) • Option 1: Passport - Canadian • Option 2: Both Birth Certificate issued by Cdn jurisdiction and piece of valid gov’t-
issued ID with current photo • Option 3: Both Cdn Permanent Resident Card and piece of valid gov’t-issued ID with
current photo
• International Students • Passport (Foreign)
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Now, let’s move on to some other important things you need to do before your classes begin in September. Your gateway to UTM services is your University of Toronto Student Card (or TCard). If you haven’t done so already, you can get your card from the TCard office located in the Davis building, just outside the Registrar’s Office. Bring along your Offer of Admission and one of the documents listed here, to the TCard office during their office hours: Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
mail.utoronto.ca
• Your mail.utoronto.ca address is used as the official form of communication
• Once you have your TCard, you will be given information on how to activate your mail.utoronto.ca account
• The University sends important information to your mail.utoronto.ca email address. It is in your best interest, and your responsibility to read and understand these emails!
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We need to know how to reach you! Once you have your TCard, you will be given information about how to activate your U of T email account. The University sends important information to your official U of T email address. It is your responsibility to read these emails on a regular basis. We recommend you check your university email at least once a day.
UTM Student Services Committed to Your Success!
• Office of the Registrar
• Program Advisors (Academic Departments)
• Career Centre
• Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre (Library)
• Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre
• AccessAbility Resource Centre
• Health and Counselling Centre
• Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (The RAWC)
• International Centre (IC)
• UTM Student Union (UTMSU) (for services such as UPass)
For more info on UTM Student Services, visit
www.utm.utoronto.ca/campus-life
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UTM is a big place, but we have lots of ways to support you – you’re not alone! Become familiar with all the resources available to you. For information on any of the services listed here – just click on the link and it will take you directly to their website!
Network of student services, peers, staff and faculty Successful academic, social, and personal transition to university
experience
Summer, First Week and Fall/Winter options www.utm.utoronto.ca/transition
Orientation and Transition Options First Year Student Success Programs
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UTM offers transitional and success programs to help first year students meet new people, learn about university activities, and prepare them to be successful and engaged students. The UTM Orientation and Transition website provides information and resources for new students, including initiatives that are available for all incoming students, and those specifically geared towards certain groups of students, including International students, students living in Residence, students registering with the AccessAbility Resource Centre, and more.
Parents and Families Supporting Your Student
• Maintain open lines of communication throughout the year
• Talk with your student about expectations – yours and theirs
• Encourage your student to meet with an Academic or Financial Aid Advisor directly to address concerns
• Visit the UTM Parents website and read our Hotlink newsletter
• Visit the U of T Parents & Families website for many resources and information about an upcoming session for parents of newly admitted students
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We encourage students and their families to maintain open lines of communication throughout the school year. There is a special event available for parents and families coming up in the near future. For more information and to register, click on the U of T Parents and Families link.
FIPPA Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Universities cannot legally release information about your record without your consent, regardless of your age.
• This includes information relating to academic records (registration status, courses, grades, petitions, etc.) and financial accounts (fee balances, financial aid, OSAP or other loans, etc.)
• On rare occasions when necessary, you can give written permission to the University in order for information to be shared with third parties, including parents
• Visit the FIPPA Office website for more information: www.fippa.utoronto.ca
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At university students are treated as adults. Provincial privacy legislation states that universities cannot legally release information about a student’s record without the student’s consent, regardless of their age. This includes information relating to academic records and financial accounts.
• Academic Calendar • Registration Guide • Online Timetable • ROSI • Degree Explorer
Tools & Resources
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Your second key to success is your tools and resources which you will need as a student. We will explore the Academic Calendar, The Registration Guide, the online timetable, ROSI, and Degree Explorer.
• All rules and regulations
• Grading scheme
• Degree requirements
• Program requirements
• Brief course descriptions
• Read it cover to cover!
www.utm.utoronto.ca/regcal
Academic Calendar
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The academic calendar is available online and contains information about: All university rules and regulations Grading scheme Degree requirements Program requirements Individual courses Use the calendar to choose your courses of interest!
Registration Guide
• Important dates
• Registration instructions
• Fees information
• What to do when….
• Read it cover to cover! www.utm.utoronto.ca/guides
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The New Students Registration guide is a valuable resource containing: important academic dates, registration instructions, fees information and what to do when…. You’ll find the “Registration Checklist” on page 2 of the guide. Both the New Student Registration guide and the Academic Calendar are available online, but new students can also pick up hard copies from the Office of the Registrar, or in a new student group advising session in June.
Online Timetable
www.utm.utoronto.ca/timetable • Course offerings, meeting times, sections
• Instructors, rooms
• Registration priorities and restrictions
• Both Fall/Winter and Summer Sessions
• Lecture sections – e.g. LEC0101 • Tutorial Sections – e.g. TUT0401 • Practical (lab) Sections – e.g. PRA5101
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The Timetable is available online only, and provides information about course offerings, meeting times, sections, instructors, rooms, registration priorities and restrictions. Along with the course calendar, use the timetable to plan your course selection well in advance of your course enrolment date. You can also use this site to generate a “working” schedule and then add the courses on ROSI
Meet ROSI
• ROSI (Repository of Student Information) is accessed by you online through SWS = Student Web Service
• ROSI is the online system through which you sign up for courses, view your grades, manage your financial account, and more.
• Enrolment start times available for viewing on June 27
• Registration begins July 3 online at: www.rosi.utoronto.ca
• For help using ROSI click the following links: A Guide to ROSI
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ROSI is the University of Toronto’s online system through which you sign up for courses, view your grades, manage your financial account, and more. Enrolment start times are available for viewing on June 27th and registration will begin on July 3rd.
Degree Explorer
• Degree planning tool
• Academic history
• Degree & program requirements
• Plan ahead
http://www.rosi.utoronto.ca/degree_explorer.php
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Degree Explorer is a valuable online tool available to all UTM Students, that enables you to: - Review your progress towards completing program and degree requirements Check pre- and co-requisites and exclusions Plan the courses necessary to complete your program(s) and degree Explore different enrollment scenarios (such as switching programs, or adding courses) View any exceptions made for your program(s) or degree The tool will complement the academic advising provided by the Office of the Registrar and your program departments.
• Degree Requirements • Programs of Study • Courses • Tuition Fees & Financial Aid
Understand Your Degree
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The final key to success is …Understanding your Degree! We will review degree requirements, programs of study, courses, tuition fees and Financial Aid.
20.0 credits HBSc
Max 6.0 100-level
credits
Min 6.0 300/400
level credits
1 Specialist or 2 majors or 1 major + 2 minors
12 distinct credits
Distribution Requirement
(1.0 HUM, 1.0 SSC, 1.0
SCI)
1.85 CGPA
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Let’s review what you need to know about your degree, as a first year student. This slide will give you an overall picture of what you need to graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) or an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc.) degree. When we refer to a ‘course’ we’re generally talking about an individual class. When we refer to a ‘credit’ we’re talking about the weight of a course. Courses are either a 0.5 or half credit, or a 1.0 or full credit. As part of your 20.0 credits you must have: No more than 6.0 introductory-level (100-level) credits At least 6.0 advanced-level (300/400-level) credits Complete a program combination of at least: 1 Specialist or 2 Majors or 1 Major + 2 Minors 12 distinct credits between your program courses (if NOT completing a specialist) Distribution requirements: 1.0 credit from each of three divisions – Humanities, Social Science and Science An overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.85 (or approximately 63%) Meet with Academic and Departmental Advisors at least once a year, so we can help monitor your progress.
Program of Study • Minimum program requirements:
• 1 specialist or • 2 majors or • 1 major + 2 minors
• Programs of study are requested during the term in which you plan to
complete 4.0 UTM credits, including program entry requirements
• Note that some programs require 4.0 UTM credits with final grades
• Most Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Biology and Forensic Science programs have entry requirements which include specific 1st year prerequisites and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) – check the Academic Calendar for detailed information
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You must select your program(s) of study towards the end of your first year at UTM, when you anticipate completing 4.0 or more credits (combined UTM and transfer credits). At that time 1 specialist or 2 majors or 1 major + 2 minors must be selected. The difference between a specialist, major and minor is the number of credits required within your 20.0 credit degree. Specialist programs consist of 9.0 to 16.0 credits Major programs consist of 6.0 to 8.5 credits and Minor programs consist of 4.0-4.5 credits When choosing your courses, consider which UTM program areas you are interested in pursuing. The academic calendar lists which introductory courses are needed for each program, along with any program entry requirements.
• You must complete 1.0 credit from each of the 3 divisions within your 20.0 credits: Science (SCI), Social Science (SSc) and Humanities (HUM)
• Course Distribution is indicated after the course title in the Academic Calendar
• Note that all CSC, CHM, BIO, STA, PSY and PHY courses are SCI
• Courses used for program(s) can also be used for distribution
• Not necessary to finish Distribution Requirements in 1st year
Distribution Requirement
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As part of your UTM degree, you need to take at least one full or two half credits in the Science, Social Science and Humanities divisions to expose you to other subject areas and broaden your scope of knowledge. You can find out which of these categories a course belongs to, by checking the Academic Calendar or online course timetable. Distribution requirements can be satisfied by either transfer credits, courses taken towards your program(s) or electives. It is not necessary to finish Distribution Requirements in your first year at UTM. But don’t leave them until your final year, as it may be difficult to get into the courses you want!
Sample Distribution Courses
Social Science (SSc): • Political Science - all 1st year • ANT102H5 - Intro to Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology • ANT241Y5 - Aboriginal Peoples of North America • GGR252H5 – Retail Geography • And more…
Humanities (HUM): • CLA201H5 - Latin & Greek in Scientific Terminology • PHL245H5 - Modern Symbolic Logic • ENG100H5 - Effective Writing • RLG101H - Intro to the Study of Religion • WGS200Y - Intro to Studies of Women and Gender • Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Latin, Persian,
Spanish • And more…
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Here are a few examples of courses that satisfy distribution requirements for Social Science and Humanities categories.
• Normally, courses appear on your ROSI academic record with a final grade (i.e. B-, 71%).
• You can apply for up to 2.0 credits to be listed as CR/ NCR, instead of a grade.
• You must get a final grade of 50% or higher for a credit (CR); below 50% appears as no credit (NCR)
• CR/NCR courses do not affect your CGPA. CR (credit) courses also count for degree requirements towards graduation, but cannot be used for program requirements.
• Note some departments will not count CR courses as part of the 4.0 credits required for program entry
• CR/NCR may be used for Distribution and/or elective courses
• Apply for CR/NCR on ROSI by the drop deadline for that particular course (F, S and/or Y)
Credit/ No Credit
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Credit / No Credit: Normally, courses appear on your ROSI academic record with a final grade (i.e. B-, 71%). You can apply for up to 2.0 credits to be listed as CR/ NCR, instead of a grade. You must achieve a final grade of 50% or higher for a credit (CR); below 50% appears as no credit (NCR) CR/NCR courses do not affect your CGPA. CR (credit) courses also count for degree requirements towards graduation, but cannot be used for program requirements. CR/NCR can be used for Distribution and/or elective courses Apply for CR/NCR on ROSI by the drop deadline for that particular course If you have any questions please see an Academic Advisor in the Office of the Registrar.
Understanding the Terminology Prerequisite A course required as preparation for a higher level course. Any prerequisite listed must be successfully met before a course is taken.
Corequisite A course to be taken concurrently with another course. A corequisite must be taken together with the course if the corequisite has not already been taken and passed
Exclusion A course with content too similar to another for credit to be given to both. A student will not receive degree credit for a course that is listed as an exclusion for a course in which he/she has obtained a passing grade or received transfer credit.
P.I. Means you can seek permission of the instructor or department to take a course, if you do not meet the course condition
Comma (,) or semicolon (;) means “and”
Slash (/) means “or”
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It’s important to understand these terms prior to enrolling in your courses. �A prerequisite is a course required as preparation for a higher level course. Any prerequisite listed, must be successfully met before a course is taken. A corequisite is a course to be taken concurrently (or at the same time) with another course. An exclusion is a course with content too similar to another for credit to be given to both. A student will not receive degree credit for a course that is listed as an exclusion. It is your responsibility to comply with prerequisites, corequisties and exclusions listed in the timetable and calendar course descriptions. While ROSI may allow you to enrol in a course, you are at risk of being removed by the department at any time during their prerequisite checking process if you do not comply with prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions listed.
Online Course Timetable
• Select courses in which you can be successful • Choose courses that interest you • Consider long term goals career, professional/grad school • For some, Grade 12 prerequisites may require a minimum grade
www.utm.utoronto.ca/timetable • Legend: course and building codes, enrolment controls, distribution credits • Course offerings, meeting times, sections • Instructors, rooms • Registration priorities and restrictions • Both Fall/Winter and Summer Sessions
• Lecture sections – e.g. LEC0101 • Tutorial Sections – e.g. TUT0401 • Practical (lab) Sections – e.g. PRA5101
Selecting Courses
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The Online course timetable lists all courses offered in the Fall-Winter session (between September and April) How do you decide which courses to select? Select courses in which you think you can be successful; courses that interest you; introductory courses that allow you to enter you desired programs; and consider your long-term career and professional school goals. If the timetable lists multiple lecture, practical or tutorial sections for the same course, you must choose one of each. Please note, not all courses have practical and tutorials.
How many courses to take?
• 20 credits = 5.0 credits/year (4 years) or
• 20 credits = 4.0 in Fall/Winter + 1.0 in Summer
• Reminder: • No more than 12 hours/week of employment • Consider your commitments – home, family, work • Enrol in a manageable course load
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Students usually take 4.0 – 5.0 credits in their first year of study. Take a manageable course load based on your outside commitments.
Full-time vs. Part-time
• Full-time = 3.0 or more credits (Sept-April) • to stay in on campus Residence • for OSAP eligibility • for Varsity Sports • and other things (e. g.: scholarships)
• Part-time = 0.5 - 2.5 credits
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Students who are enrolled in 3.0 credits or more are considered full-time status students; those who are in 2.5 or fewer credits for the Fall-Winter (or September to April) session, are considered part-time students. Your student status can affect your eligibility to: play varsity sports, stay in university residence, among others things.
Pre-enrolled Courses
• Registration Guide: Pages 20, 21 • Newly admitted Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics;
Psychology; Life Science and Forensic Science students are pre-enrolled in particular courses based on program prerequisites
• You are only pre-enrolled in lectures; you must add tutorials,
practicals and additional courses yourself • You may change these courses if you wish but this could impact the
programs you are eligible to pursue.
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Some students will be pre-enrolled in the core courses required for their intended program of study. This information is shown in these charts, and in the New Student Registration guide. It is important to note that you are only pre-enrolled in lectures; you must add any tutorials, practicals and additional courses yourself on ROSI. If your pre-enrolled lecture time does not fit with your commitments, see if there is another lecture section available and then check if there is space in the alternate section before you switch into it. Alternately you can choose to drop the course entirely. Keep in mind this may change the programs and courses you can take in the future.
Pre-enrolled Courses
*Students should refer to specific program information in the 2014-15 Academic Calendar or consult with the program department to enrol in or drop the appropriate course for the stream they intend to pursue.
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This slide shows the pre-enrolled courses for students admitted to the Chemical & Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences. Remember that you are only pre-enrolled in lectures; you must enrol in any associated tutorials and/or practicals yourself on ROSI, as well any additional courses you plan to take.
Pre-enrolled Courses
*Students should refer to specific program information in the 2014-15 Academic Calendar or consult with the program department to enrol in or drop the appropriate course for the stream they intend to pursue.
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This slide shows the pre-enrolled courses for students admitted to Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics, Forensic Science, and Psychology.
Sample Fall (F) Timetable: 1st year Chemical and Physical Sciences
• Pre-enrolment in lecture sections of above courses only; students must select tutorials and/or practicals
• Pre-enrolment also in CHM120H5S and PHY137H5S
• Please carefully read the online course timetable for enrolment instructions.
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The following slides are samples of science student timetables. This is an example of Fall or first term timetable, for a student in first year Chemical and Physical Sciences. The sample personal timetable on the left shows pre-enrolled courses only. The personal timetable on the right, is a finalized schedule. It includes lectures, practicals and tutorials associated with pre-enrolled lectures, and additional courses chosen by the student. Classes begin 10 minutes after the hour, so if your classes are scheduled back to back, you will have enough time to travel from one class/building to another.
Sample Fall (F) Timetable: 1st year Life Sciences
• Pre-enrolment in lecture sections of above courses only; students must select tutorials and/or practicals
• Pre-enrolment also in BIO153H5S and CHM120H5 S
• Please carefully read the online course timetable for enrolment instructions.
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This is an example of Fall or first term timetable, for a student in first year Life Sciences. The left side shows the pre-enrolled lecture sections for the course cores for Life Sciences. The right hand side shows a completed timetable after the student has added core course practicals and tutorials, and any additional courses they want to take for first term.
Sample Fall (F) Timetable: 1st year Forensic Sciences
• Pre-enrolment in lecture sections of above courses only; students must select tutorials and/or practicals
• Pre-enrolment also in BIO153H5S
• Please carefully read the online course timetable for enrolment instructions.
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This is an example of Fall or first term timetable for a student in first year Forensic Sciences. The left side shows the pre-enrolled lecture section for FSC239Y5Y and BIO152H5F. The right hand side shows a completed timetable after the student has added core course practical and tutorial sections, and any additional courses they want to take for first term.
Sample Fall (F) Timetable: 1st year Psychology
• Pre-enrolment in lecture sections of above courses only; students must select tutorials and/or practicals
• Please carefully read the online course timetable for enrolment instructions.
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This is an example of Fall or first term timetable for a student in first year Psychology. The left side shows the pre-enrolled lecture section for PSY100Y5Y. The right hand side shows a completed timetable after the student has added the core course practical section, and any additional courses they want to take for first term.
Sample Fall (F) Timetable: 1st year Computer Science, Math and Stats
• Pre-enrolment in lecture sections of above courses only; students must select tutorials and/or practicals
• Note about MAT137Y5Y – if you are interested in programs that recommend this course, you will need to replace pre-enrolled MAT135Y5Y with MAT137Y5Y
• Please carefully read the online course timetable for enrolment instructions.
• Students considering Computer Science programs should enrol in CSC108H5 F and CSC148H5 S
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This is an example of Fall or first term timetable for a student in first year Computer Science, Math and Stats. The left side shows the pre-enrolled lecture sections for the core courses for Computer Science, Math and Stats . The right hand side shows a completed timetable after the student has added core course practicals and tutorials, and any additional courses they want to take for first term.
Which math is suitable for you? MAT102H5F/S Mathematical Proofs
• required for most math and stats programs • 70% in MHF4U required • MCV4U recommended
MAT133Y5Y Calculus & Linear Algebra for Commerce
• suitable for Commerce • 70% in MHF4U • MCV4U recommended • Cannot be used for Comp. Sci, Math, Stats
MAT134Y5Y Calculus for Life Sciences
• suitable for Life Sciences • 70% in MHF4U required • MCV4U recommended
MAT135Y5Y Calculus
• applications of calculus to all sciences • 70% in MHF4U required • MCV4U recommended
MAT137Y5Y Calculus
• required for some math programs • 70% in MHF4U + MCV4U required
Resources to help you get ready for University math: www.utm.utoronto.ca/math-cs-stats/prospective-students/mathematics/ready-university-math
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UTM offers several first year math courses, that require different high school prerequisites. Take the one that is most suitable for you based on the program you intend to pursue.
Wait Lists • Enrol in courses early to avoid waitlists
• If courses are full, the waiting list system allows you to “line up”
• Once space is available automatic enrolment
• Email notification if enrolled
• Added to timetable and tuition fees
• It is your responsibility to monitor and cancel waitlist status if no longer desired
• ROSI allows you to enrol in a maximum of 6.0 credits waitlisted courses are included in this amount
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If the course you are trying to add is full, you will have the option of being placed on a waitlist. Should space become available, you will automatically be enrolled into the course, charged for it and notified by email. Remember to monitor your waitlist status, and remove yourself from the waitlist if you no longer want the course. ROSI allows you to enrol in a maximum of 6.0 credits, including waitlisted courses. You can enrol in 5.0 credits to start, and then beginning August 1st, add up to 6.0 credits if you wish.
Forfeiting Transfer Credits For students with AP, GCE A-Level, IB, French Baccalaureate & CAPE courses only
• If you wish to decline or forfeit the transfer credits awarded to you, you must consult the Office of the Registrar by no later than September 19, 2014.
• The option to forfeit is only available to students who have not attended another post-secondary institution.
• Once forfeited, transfer credits cannot be reinstated.
• If you were given two half credits, you will forfeit both half credits.
• For more information visit: Transfer Credit Information
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If you have completed Advanced Placement, General Certificate of Education A-Level, International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate or Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination courses AND you wish to decline or forfeit the transfer credits awarded to you, consult the Office of the Registrar by no later than September 19, 2014. The option to forfeit is only available to students who have not attended another post-secondary institution. Once forfeited, transfer credits cannot be reinstated. If you choose to forfeit but you were given two half credits, you will forfeit both half credits. Visit the admissions office website for more information
Tuition Fees
• Comprised of academic, incidental, and ancillary fees
• Academic fees are based on the number of enrolled credits, therefore, dropping and adding courses can change fees
• Payment deadline: August 19, 2014
• Pay through online banking or in person at a bank
• Invoices are not mailed - check ROSI on July 14
• May request a fee deferral online at www.rosi.utoronto.ca if you are eligible for OSAP (apply for OSAP now)
www.fees.utoronto.ca for more information
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Now let’s talk about your tuition fees. Academic fees are based on the number of enrolled credits. If you drop or add courses, your fees will change accordingly. To stay enrolled in the courses you’ve chosen, make at least the minimum first payment listed on your ROSI account by August 19, 2014. Payments must be made through your bank – the Office of the Registrar does not accept tuition fee payment. Once you’ve paid / deferred your fees, you’ll be officially registered at UTM.
Tuition Fees
• Higher “deregulated” fees are charged for the following programs:
• Commerce and Finance (Specialists and Major) • Management (Specialist and Major) • Computer Science (Specialists and Major) • Communication, Culture and Information Technology (CCIT) (Specialists and
Major) • Bioinformatics (Specialist) • Visual Culture and Communication (Specialist)
• These higher fees begin after you have completed 4.0 credits, and
normally in your second year of study, following admission to Subject POSt.
www.fees.utoronto.ca for more information
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There are a number of programs offered at UTM which have “deregulated” fees. This means that students in deregulated programs are charged higher tuition fees. Students who are enrolled full-time in one of these deregulated programs, pay a program fee for courses taken between September – April, beginning in their second year of study (or after they have completed 4.0 credits). Part-time students pay tuition on a pro-rated basis. Fees information can viewed on the Student Accounts website at fees.utoronto.ca, and on your ROSI account beginning July 14, 2014 for your individual account balance. Tuition fees do not include additional fees such as books, course materials, meal plan, on-campus housing/residence, parking etc.
Financial Aid
• Apply NOW for OSAP – http://osap.gov.on.ca • Apply early to be eligible for a tuition fee deferral • UTM OSAP Application Step-by-Step Guide
• Read about UTAPS – http://uoft.me/utaps
• Review our website – www.utm.utoronto.ca/awards
• Attend a University Fees & Financial Planning info session for
new students • Financial Aid Advisors in the Office of the Registrar
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Financial Aid, such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program or OSAP, is available to students with limited financial means to assist with university costs. Canadian students from outside of Ontario, may be eligible for other financial assistance programs. Check your provincial student loans program website. Other means of financial assistance include: University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students (or UTAPS), grants, bursaries, and scholarships. For more information see the listed links.
Important Dates 2014 June 27 • Login to ROSI to view your course enrolment start time
July 3 • First –year student course enrolment begins on ROSI
July & August • Choose and sign up for your Orientation and Transition programs
August 19 • Last day to pay tuition fees through the bank (online or in-person)
August 31 • Residence Move-In Day
September 2 • Orientation for new students starts • Last day to defer fees on ROSI (OSAP only)
September 8 • Classes begin!
Fall & Winter • Register and attend OR101 sessions
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Add these important dates into your organizer (whether it be a paper agenda, calendar or smart phone)! All this information applies to YOU!
Be Informed UTM Mobile • Available at the App Store or
bookmark any device m.utm.utoronto.ca
• Information on timetables, course descriptions, dates, shuttle bus, library, labstats, athletics, advising wait-list
Update ROSI • Provide your current phone,
email, emergency contact information and mailing address
Emergency Alert • Receive important, urgent
messages from the university (campus emergency or closure due to weather)
• Sign up for Emergency Campus Alerts at www.utm.utoronto.ca/CampusAlertSystem
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Stay informed about: Timetables, course descriptions, dates, the shuttle bus schedule, the library, labstats, athletics and advising wait-lists. Download our free UTM Mobile app! Keep UTM informed by: Updating ROSI with your current phone, U of T email, emergency contact information and your mailing address. Also sign up for Emergency Alerts to receive important, urgent messages from the university (campus emergency or closure due to weather).
U of T Mississauga Academic Advising Team
• Sandra Speller Associate Registrar, Student Success
•Estina Boddie •Kristina McCutcheon •Darcy McKenzie •Jessica Olivier •Tricia Patel •Ron Racioppo
Academic Advisors
• Meet the Academic Advising Team here!
• Questions? Visit the front line staff at the Office of the Registrar or come in for a walk-in Academic Advising appointment:
• Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) • July/August Hours: Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
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The Academic Advising team in the Office of the Registrar is here to help! We have walk-in Academic Advising available each weekday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on Wednesdays when we are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We are open all summer. The Office of the Registrar’s Financial Aid team also offers Walk-in Financial Aid Advising if you have any questions about OSAP, Scholarships, Grants or UTAPS.
Keep in Touch!
Office of the Registrar Room 2122 – William G. Davis Building (We’re moving soon! New location: Innovation Complex, Fall 2014) 3359 Mississauga Rd N, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6
T: 905-828-5399 F: 905-569-4301
m.utm.utoronto.ca (Also in the App Store) www.utm.utoronto.ca/reg
www.twitter.com/UTMRegistrar
www.facebook.com/UTMProspective www.facebook.com/UTMississauga
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Have any other questions or concerns? Contact the Office of the Registrar. There’s lots of ways to keep in touch! We hope you learned a lot by watching this online presentation. Take time go back and view a section, pause, skip and replay slides. You may also want to go back and use the Quick Links provided to you throughout the presentation to learn more, or access online applications, forms, and tools. Share this presentation with your parents or other people that support you – they may want this information too! Thanks, and we’ll see you in September!
