Waiting lists for S courses
Remember that since the last day to join a waiting list or be enrolled into a course from a waiting list is January 15 for S section code courses, you should log on to ROSI on January 16 and list your courses to see if you were enrolled in any through the waiting list process.
Activate your new UTmail+ account
Current students are now eligible to enroll for the new UTmail+ service that will be replacing UTORmail later this year. UTmail+ offers significantly more features including 10GB of email storage and Microsoft Office web apps. Upgrading to UTmail+ is fast and easy! Visit www.utoronto.ca/utmail to find out more.
Updates and weather closures
Remember that you can call 416-978-SNOW or check the U of T home page for information on inclement weather which may affect classes and university services. These are the only official sources about snow closures.
2012 Summer courses
The Summer session is a great time to pick up courses that you may have missed this Fall/Winter or courses that you may need or want to take before next September. The Faculty of Arts & Science has one of the largest summer programs in Canada, including some intensive courses in the first term. The tentative 2012 Summer timetable is now available, and the final version will be available in late March.
June graduation
Planning to graduate in June 2012? It's a good idea to re-check your degree and program requirements now. This will prevent any nasty surprises in future. Be sure to print off the current version of your academic record from ROSI rather than rely on memory or earlier versions so you know what will be assessed. If you have questions about your degree requirements, contact your College Registrar's Office; for program requirements, contact your Department or Program Sponsor.
Ontario Tuition Grant (OTG)
The Ontario government has announced that it will roll out its new Ontario Tuition Grant for eligible Ontario students in the second term of this academic year. Initial details about eligibility and procedures have recently been posted on the ministry website. Note that students may be eligible and apply even if they are not receiving OSAP.
Second term OSAP
Please note that if you are expecting a second-term OSAP disbursement, your documents may now be available in your College Registrar's office.
College contacts and hours
Undergraduate Research Fund
The deadline for the next Undergraduate Research Fund competition is March 12. The purpose of the fund is to foster research experience at the undergraduate level by providing students with an opportunity to develop a research project of their own, for which there is no other available funding. The fund is open to all Arts & Science students in good academic standing - no minimum GPA is required.
Dean's Student Initiatives Fund
The application deadline for the winter competition of the Faculty of Arts & Science Dean's Student Initiatives Fund is February 1. This fund was established to provide financial support for undergraduate or graduate student initiatives that aspire to create dialogue and foster a greater sense of community.
Scholarships with March 15 deadlines
The Faculty of Arts & Science Student Awards Committee will begin accepting applications for a number of in-course scholarships in mid-January. The application deadline is March 15. Full details of criteria, value and application instructions are available on the Arts & Science website for current students.
Clearing fees arrears
Please note that fees are to be paid before the end of the session, ideally before service charges are assessed but not later than the end of the session. Students will not be allowed to register in subsequent sessions with significant fees arrears owing from a previous session; course enrolment will be blocked as will final registration. This applies to both the Summer session and the Fall/Winter session.
Trouble in first year? Have no fear
Students struggling with the adjustment to university studies are getting help via the Faculty of Arts and Science early alert program. The program enables students to assess their performance halfway through first year so as to ensure continued success in their studies.
Singing star - and neuroscientist?
Fourth-year student Rudy Silvamer hopes to pursue all of his passions.
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U of T physics experiment named top breakthrough of 2011
Physicist Aephraim Steinberg and colleagues at the Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control had the top physics breakthrough of last year, according to Physics World magazine.
Make a difference this reading week
Make a difference and gain valuable leadership skills at Alternative Reading Week. Join hundreds of other students to help the community of Mount Dennis in this community service-learning program. Projects include: farmer's market, community survey, sports and arts activities with youth, work with seniors and more. All participants recieve a recognition certificate for completing the program.
First-year students needed for focus groups
The Office of Student Life is conducting a series of focus groups to help us assess our new publication, Life @ U of T and other communication materials. We want to get feedback from first-year students on the usefulness of our publications and ways that we can improve. Participants will receive a $20 U of T Bookstore gift card.
What's your green dot?
Be a part of making our campus safer! U of T is embracing a new strategy to reduce personal violence on campus. Information sessions and training are being offered so that individuals can learn how to recognize red flags to high risk situations, and what you can do about it.
International Inspirations photo contest
If you took part in an international opportunity and received academic credit, we invite you to share your photos. Inspire others to follow in your footsteps, and maybe win a gift card from the U of T Bookstore.
2012 Summer Abroad Program
Sign up for a Summer Abroad course and the world becomes your classroom! Students in this program complete an intensive full year Arts & Science credit, usually in just three to six weeks. Information sessions will be held throughout January. Generous financial assistance is available for eligible students. Apply early as many programs fill well before the deadline.
Exploring Leadership
Leadership is so much more than holding a position in a student council or leading a crowd in a group cheer. Leadership is working well with other people to make a positive difference...it is inclusive...and you can learn it at U of T!
By participating in the Exploring Leadership workshops you'll discover why leadership is important and how to achieve what you want by getting involved in learning outside of the classroom.
What are you doing after class? For detailed listings of events and opportunities for students, be sure to check out Ulife at ulife.utoronto.ca and follow us on Twitter @UTulife.
Hello. Again.
Regardless of what your first term at U of T was like, you're a different person than you were when you started in September. Keep learning. Student Life is here to help.
How to talk to your professors
Do you wonder if your professor knows who you are? The truth is, some of your instructors are looking for a chance to get to know you as well. For tips on how to talk to your prof, visit uoft.me/profs.
Academic counselling
If you have any concerns about your academic progress in first term, you might consider booking an appointment with your college registrar's office. If you need help developing skills or strategies needed to succeed, visit the Academic Success Centre or the Writing Centres.
Looking for summer work?
Now is a great time to start! Drop in for a one-on-one review of your resume and cover letter at one of the Career Centre's Resume Drop in Clinics. Once your resume is top-notch, bring it to the Summer Job Fair on January 18 in the Career Centre to meet employers who have summer opportunities available.
"First of all, are you okay?"
Back in September, I started off the school year on the wrong foot. Actually, to push the tired foot analogy a little further, I was dragging my feet, tripping over shoelaces and falling down. Probably in a puddle. Of mud. Read more about getting to know one another from our blogger, Erin.
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