Fees payment/deferral deadline:
August 19
This is a big change from last year - the deadline for paying your first installment of fees or deferring them for OSAP (provided you don't have outstanding fees) is earlier this year: August 19. See details in the "Money Matters" section below. More information
Priority period/open enrolment period
Now that the priority period has ended, you can enrol in up to one more credit, for a total of 6.0. Also note that most enrolment controls in "P" (Priority) indicator courses have been removed for St. George Arts & Science students. Find out more
Changes to the academic year
We have told you about some important changes to the academic year (November Break, December Study Break, etc.) but the two most important for the start of the year are: an early start to classes this year (Wednesday, September 9), and a shorter course change period (one week only in September and January). You should plan on having your timetable set by the first day of classes and be ready to get down to work. More information
CR/NCR
Degree students may elect to take up to 1.0 of their 20.0 degree credits as Credit/No Credit, rather than getting a final course mark. Note that you may not take courses required for your programs in this way. Details and advice
Days with no course enrolment
There will be no course enrolment on the SWS on August 6, 11 and 13, and September 4. On these days do not try to add or cancel courses, or change or cancel "waitlisted" sections.
Sessional dates
Mark down these important dates down for future reference. Sessional dates and deadlines of note can be found in the Calendar and Registration Handbook.
2009 important dates | 2010 important dates
Fee payment deadline for 2009-2010:
August 19
Don't forget the deadline to pay your tuition (or officially defer your fees) for the 2009-2010 year is August 19. If your payment has not been made by August 19, you'll lose your course enrolments for next year. If you applied for OSAP and need to defer your fees, you can do so on ROSI's Financial Accounts page. More information
NOTE: You cannot use the online deferral tool if you have outstanding fees from past sessions, including 2009 Summer, on your account. Clear them first, or contact your College Registrar's office if you encounter any problems paying or deferring your fees before the August 19 deadline.
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U of T team helps to "barcode" the world's plants
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Renowned ethics philosopher wins prestigious Molson Prize
A lifetime of stellar work in ethical theory, bioethics and political philosophy has earned University Professor Emeritus Wayne Sumner of the Department of Philosophy the 2009 Molson Prize in the social sciences. Read more
Connect at Career Information Days
Career Information Days (CID) is the largest annual career fair at U of T. This event is a great opportunity to meet and network with representatives from over 100 top organizations. Each day is devoted to specific disciplines to facilitate the efficient interaction between organizations and students. Taking place on September 16, 17, and 22, CID is jointly organized by AIESEC Toronto, Engineering Career Centre and the University of Toronto Career Centre. Find out more
Sit down to dinner with 12 strangers; get up with 12 new friends
Dinner with 12 Strangers is based on a simple idea: local alumni host dinners in their own homes for students, faculty and fellow alumni in an effort to make U of T a smaller, friendlier place. You are invited to an evening of good food, good conversation and U of T hospitality. In addition to a free dinner, the program offers participants an excellent opportunity to make new friends, valuable connections and strengthen the U of T community. More information and registration
Your opportunity to earn a healthy paycheque
The Faculty of Physical Education and Health is looking for Physical Activity Ambassadors - and you may just be what they're looking for! If you have high energy, excellent communications skills, a passion for physical activity and/or sport and work well in teams, you may want to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Check it out
For detailed listings of events and opportunities for students, be sure to check out Ulife at www.ulife.utoronto.ca. What are you doing after class?
Serve & Learn in your community
Learn about the city's pressing issues in a hands-on environment and connect with other civic-minded students through the Serve & Learn program offered through U of T's Centre for Community Partnerships. Student-led community service programs will address issues such as: environment, children and youth, hunger and homelessness, social justice and more. Programs will be offered in partnership with non-profit organizations, community agencies, municipal governments or schools. Read more
A new academic year, a new athletic year
Starting off a new year of classes is the perfect time to start a new routine that includes a focus on athletics, fitness, and general well-being. You already pay for membership to the Athletic Centre, Hart House and the Varsity Centre through your ancillary fees - why not take advantage of them? Sign up for a fitness course or attend a drop-in program, hit the gym or run a few laps, join an intramural team or try-out to be a Varsity Blue - it's up to you! Start this year with a focus on your physical health.
Check out these facilities: The Athletic Centre | Hart House | The Varsity Centre
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