Don't forget the fee payment deadline

You'll need to pay or defer your fees by the deadline - August 23 - to avoid having all your course enrolments cancelled. See details in the "Money Matters" section below.

TCard and U of T email account

You must set up your UofT email account when you get your student card (TCard) as soon as you get to campus. Take your admission letter along with photo ID to Robarts Library to obtain a TCard. Once you have your TCard, you can set up your U of T email address. When you've done that, please change your email address on ROSI to your U of T email account. Once you start classes in your first year, we will only be communicating with you through this official U of T email address, so make sure you check it regularly.

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. This also includes the college priority control for 199 seminars, which are now available to students from all colleges.

While taking 6.0 courses is permissible, first-year students are advised to take no more than 5.0 - this course load will help you make the adjustment to university-level work without being over-burdened.

Your courses and timetable

All first-year students have now had the opportunity to enrol in courses. You may find that some of your preferred courses are full. You should remain flexible in your choices. You may use the wait list feature, and the increase to 6.0 courses (above) to ensure you have the course load you prefer. The Faculty may be able to add capacity in some heavily-enrolled areas, but you may not be able to get all your first choices. You should plan on having your final timetable in place by the first day of classes (September 12). You can find the locations of your classes under the personal timetable option on the ROSI main menu. Class locations will be finalized by the week of September 5.

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.

Day with NO course enrolment

There will be NO course enrolment on the Student Web Service on September 9. On this day DO NOT try to add or cancel courses, or change or cancel "waitlisted" sections.

Sessional dates

Sessional dates and deadlines and deadlines of note can be found in the Calendar and Registration Handbook. Mark down these important dates down for future reference.
2011 important dates | 2012 important dates

Arts & Science Council elections

Elections for first-year reps on the 2011-2012 Arts & Science Council will take place in September. Nominations take place from September 6-13 and the election from September 27-28. (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.)

Program fees and course load

If you're taking a full-time course load (3.0 to 6.0 credits), your fees will be assessed under the "program-fee" method. If you are taking 2.5 credits or fewer, contact your college registrar's office to have your fees assessed per course. Find out more about the mechanics of the program fee on the Arts & Science website.

Fee payment deadline for 2011-2012: August 23

Don't forget that the deadline to pay your tuition (or officially defer your fees) for the 2011-2012 year is August 23. If your payment has not been made by August 23, you'll lose your course enrolments for next year. Note that we will allow 10 business days for payments to arrive here, and will cancel courses after the 10 business day period has elapsed. If you applied for OSAP and need to defer your fees, you can do so on ROSI's Financial Accounts page.

One meal plan, 40 locations, thousands of meal options

The new UeaT Meal Plan allows you to eat at any cafeteria or dining hall on campus. Save time and money by purchasing one of these flexible and refundable plans. For more information, visit www.mealplan.utoronto.ca.

U of T's new online map makes campus easy to navigate

U of T has introduced an innovative new map to help you easily find your way around the St. George campus. It's searchable, layered and allows you to get directions to places on campus from anywhere.

Your Orientation

Orientation is an opportunity for the University of Toronto to welcome you to the campus community. Whether you have just graduated from high school, you are a mature student returning to school, you are transferring from another university, or you are coming to Canada from abroad, U of T has orientation programming for you. Activities are designed to help you make the transition to your first year by orienting you to the University's campuses and divisions, learning about campus life, and making new friends.

Kickstart: Get off to the right start

Kickstart has been developed for students who are looking for an alternative to their college or faculty orientation, are unable to attend their full orientation, or would just like to explore more of what is available to them at the U of T. Events take place from September 6-16, 2012. For a complete schedule of events and to register, visit kickstart.utoronto.ca.

ASKme

During your first couple of weeks on campus, you may notice members of the U of T community wearing badges or buttons that say "ASKme". These are ambassadors that are happy to help you if you get lost or have any questions.

Five students, five different U of T experiences

Meet our Student Life Ambassadors - Catherine, Cynthia, Matthew, Sarah and Shoaib - five students who are involved and thriving! All five are dedicated to their studies and they also pursue their interests outside of the classroom. Follow their Twitter updates to keep tabs on what they're up to through out the year, find out how they overcome challenges, and ask them any questions you may have about life at U of T.

Tweet your way to U of T

Discover helpful tips on how to make your arrival at U of T easier with 30 Days/30 Ways, our daily Twitter updates for new students. And while you're on Twitter, follow the hashtag #startUofT for more information on orientation events and getting started at U of T.

Ask First: it's about consent

Having a safe orientation depends on all of us, and with the Ask First campaign you are invited to learn about your rights and responsibilities when it comes to sexual activity. Learn about the myths and risks of sexual assault, safety tips, how to help a friend, and how to be sure you have consent. If you have experienced sexual assault, you can find out about resources on campus to assist you.

Blueprint

The Blueprint Program is an easy way to get involved in life outside the classroom. Develop skills that will serve as the foundation on which you'll build your experience. Register now and be entered in a draw to win an iPad 2 courtesy of the U of T Bookstore!

Advance your English for Academic Success

English Language Learning (ELL) will offer an eight-day non-credit course, ELL010H1F, Intensive Academic English, from August 22-31. The course is specially designed for multilingual students who want to improve their critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. Register along with your Fall courses. Priority in registration will be given to incoming first-year students. The $200 fee is waived if you complete the course.

The Communication Cafe helps students whose first language is not English to feel confident expressing their ideas orally. Vocabulary expansion and development of critical thinking are emphasized. Topics are drawn from the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Come to one session, or come to all - no registration is necessary. There is no fee, and new members may join at any time.

Working for the Weekend: Tips on Finding a Job on Campus

You might wake up every morning and feel like this. (I know the feeling, guys, believe me, I've had a nasty cold all week and even getting out of bed has been a struggle.) But even still, the reality is that every fall a bunch of us students look for part-time jobs to help pay for our expenses. Find out more about working on campus from our blogger Emily...