Fees payment/deferral deadline - August 24

Remember - the deadline for paying your first installment of fees or deferring them for OSAP is early this year, as it was last year: August 24. (Remember you can't defer with outstanding fees from past sessions; see details in the "Money Matters” section below.

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.

Day with NO course enrolment

There will be NO course enrolment on the Student web Service on September 10. On this day DO NOT try to add or cancel courses, or change or cancel "waitlisted" sections.

Credit/No Credit option

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.

Sessional dates

Mark down these important dates down for future reference. Sessional dates and deadlines and deadlines of note can be found in the Calendar and Registration Handbook.
2010 important dates | 2011 important dates

Arts & Science Council elections

Elections for first-year reps on the 2010-2011 Arts & Science Council will take place in September. Nominations take place from September 7-14 and the election from September 29-30. (Note: this e-News message constitutes official notice of these dates, but a separate email with full details will be sent to all students later.)

ROSI absence declaration

You will remember the H1N1 ROSI Absence Declaration from last year. This coming September the ROSI function will re-open for Arts & Science students, but with a difference. You will need to use it to declare any absence where you need an accommodation, but you may also need the U of T Medical Certificate.

Fee payment deadline for 2010-2011: August 24

Don't forget the deadline to pay your tuition (or officially defer your fees) for the 2010-2011 year is August 24. If your payment has not been made by August 24, 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.

NOTE: You cannot use the online deferral tool if you have outstanding fees from past sessions, including 2010 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 24 deadline.

Academic Plan for Arts & Science

Last year the Faculty engaged in a strategic planning exercise to determine its direction and structure for the next 5-year period. Academic units submitted their own plans and the Faculty's Strategic Planning Committee reviewed them and proposed an overall plan for the Faculty. Consultation and discussion on this Plan will begin in the Fall as the Faculty moves forward. Students may view the Academic Plan, and find a number of FAQs answered, by following the links on the Arts & Science website.

Project developed by computer science students means never having to wait in line again

If you've ever had to spend hours in your doctor's waiting room, wait in line at the passport office or take care of some business at City Hall, you'll know that you sometimes have to clear an entire day just to take care of one simple thing. To relieve the frustration that can build as the minutes waiting in line turn to hours, a group of computer science students did the traditional take-a-number system one better and developed Q-me, a tool that would allow you to leave the waiting room - or not even show up in the first place - until you reach the front of the queue and they are ready to serve you.

What's Your U of T Story Video Competition

U of T is full of stories - What's Yours? Did you find your life's passion? Figure out how to change the world? Discover the best place on campus to relax? We want to know what makes U of T special to you. Be quirky, honest, ingenious, sarcastic, authentic - capture your student story in a short video and you could win the opportunity to have your video professionally produced! No special talent is needed - just a good story. The contest opens on August 23 and closes on October 12, 2010 at 5:00pm. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Visit blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/UofTVideoCompetition.

Volunteer Note-takers needed

Accessibility Services needs dependable volunteer note-takers to help students living with a disability achieve academic success. There is no extra work required and it is easy to register and submit notes online. Being a volunteer helps you take better notes and all volunteers are eligible to receive a Certificate of Appreciation. Please check blackboard and your email and listen for class announcements to see if a volunteer note-taker is needed in your course.

Serve and Learn Project Leader positions

The Centre for Community Partnerships is recruiting students to take a leadership role on various co-curricular community service programs offered through the Serve & Learn program. Each Project Leader will have the opportunity to work with a local community partner and support a group of University of Toronto student's ongoing volunteer involvement and leadership development. Applications are due by August 17.

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.

Working on campus

Having a job is about more than just putting money in your pocket and covering some of your education expenses. Working on campus can also prepare you for life after university by helping you develop skills and gain experience that employers seek while also providing an opportunity for you to stay connected with the U of T community.

Career Information Days

Get ready to meet with over 80 employers who want to meet you! Come to Career Information Days, the University of Toronto's largest career event of the year from September 21 - 23. Employers will be there to discuss future and current employment opportunities, what you can do with your degree and share their experiences; you're welcome to bring your resume. Visit the Career Centre website for more information and a listing of attendees, and for dates and times for the preparation workshop. Student ID is required for entrance.