2011-2012 course enrolment dates

Start times for fourth-year and third-year students will be posted on ROSI on June 29; start times for second-year students will be posted on July 8; start times for first-year students will be posted on July 15. Course enrolment start dates are:

• fourth year - July 5
• third year - July 12
• second year - July 19
• first year - July 25
• non-degree - August 11

Choosing courses for 2011-2012

The Timetable and Calendar have been updated since they were printed in March, so check the online versions for the most current information. In the past, we have mailed a Calendar and Timetable update package to your mailing address, but this year, updates are being done online only, so be sure to check our course selection documents site for revised information. If you need help with your course selections, you should check with your college registrar’s office. Don't forget that the Calendar lists courses that may not be offered every year. The Timetable lists those that are actually being offered in 2011-2012.

Three courses to be piloted online

Available to students this Fall-Winter will be 3 courses in an online format - this is a pilot project. The course materials will be delivered online with tests and exams done on-campus. While each campus is sponsoring one of these courses, some space will be available in each course for students from all campuses: SLA201H1 Russian for Heritage Speakers (A&S); ENV100Y5 Intro to Environmental Science (UTM); JDSB10H3 Knowledge & Communication for Development (UTSC). Enrolment follows normal ROSI practices.

Your feedback on our website

The Office of the Faculty Registrar is currently working on revising the Current Students portion of the Faculty of Arts & Science website. We welcome your comments on what you would like to see in a rebuilt site or what problems you have found on the current version of the site. We are already planning to have more direct links to useful items rather than many layers, but if you have other suggestions, please send them to ask@artsci.utoronto.ca.

Program fees and course load

When considering your course load, remember that if your fees are assessed under the program-fee method, beginning September 2011 the program fee will apply to all program-fee students studying full-time, that is, students with course loads from 3.0 to 6.0 credits. Students with part-time course loads, that is, 2.5 credits or fewer, and those who were grandparented because they had been registered before September 2009, will have their fees assessed per course.

Fee payment deadline for 2011-2012

Don't forget: the deadline to pay your tuition (or officially defer your fees - see below) for the 2011-2011 year is August 23. If you applied for OSAP and need to defer your fees, you can do so online. NOTE: You cannot use the online deferral tool if you have outstanding fees from past sessions, including the 2011 Summer session, 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 23 deadline. If at least your initial payment or deferral has not been made by August 23, you'll lose your course enrolments for next year.

Fee invoices

Fee invoices will not be available on ROSI until July 16.

Tuition deferral

If you applied for OSAP or other provincial financial aid and need to defer your fees, you can do so online. The fee deferral option will be available under "Financial Accounts" on the ROSI main menu beginning July 16.

Archaeology students dig for knowledge

Students in a field school course in the Department of Anthropology recently discovered a wall as well as various artifacts as part of an excavation behind the Gerstein Science Information Centre on the St. George Campus.

Reforming the Reformation: Students break new ground with study of 16th-century religious exiles

New work by a group of undergraduate history students is helping to reshape the view of the 16th-century Reformation as a strictly Protestant-Catholic affair. Their research is now part of an attempt to recast the era around the figure of the religious refugee and a phenomenon of expulsion and exile that spread well beyond the borders of Europe.

Everybody loves Nick

Call him a late bloomer. He once worked at Woolco and didn’t even start university until his late 20s. Now, students blog that English professor Nick Mount is the best teacher they’ve ever had. No surprise: the former DJ uses hip hop in lectures and has a knack for making literature seem more relevant than ever.

Arts & Science subject areas rank highly in latest QS World University Rankings

The 2011 QS World University Rankings placed several Arts & Science disciplines in the top 30 out of six hundred universities worldwide - four in the top 10, another nine in the top 20, and one at 24th in the world.

U of T Celebrates Pride!

Join the U of T Pride contingent! It's a great way to meet other queer and trans people on campus, get involved in student activities, and celebrate Pride! Kick off the festivities with the Pride Pub on June 29 at Hart House, join the U of T OUTPacers for the Pride and Remembrance Run on July 2, and finally, march in the parade with U of T on July 3. For more information on these and other Pride events at U of T, visit the Sexual and Gender Diversity Office website.

Enjoy farm-fresh food at U of T

The U of T Farmer's Market is back. Come out and meet local farmers and purchase some of the freshest food available. Every Thursday, 2:00pm-5:00pm at the Willcocks Common.

Walk this way

Did you enjoy the pedestrian zone on Willcocks Street over the past year, not having to look for cars when crossing the street and having another place to socialize outside on campus? The City of Toronto is evaluating the pilot project and would like your feedback. Complete the survey by July 15, 2011 and you'll have a chance to win one of five shopping cards redeemable at stores in the Eaton Centre, Shops at Don Mills, Fairview Mall and the Toronto Dominion Centre.

Got video? Here’s a job opportunity for good storytellers

Student Life and the Faculty of Arts and Science are looking for a great writer/videoblogger to create blog posts devoted to the student experience at U of T. Your focus would be international programs and opportunities for undergraduates at the University of Toronto, using creative ways to capture and convey the range of international experiences and opportunities available.

Hart House Theatre and Canopy Theatre Company present 11th Season of Outdoor Theatre in Toronto

Hart House Theatre and Canopy Theatre Company are pleased to present Lysistrata - the sex strike. Come out and enjoy great theatre in an outdoor setting in downtown Toronto. July 20-August 6, Wednesdays to Saturdays, 8:00pm on the Philosopher's Stage (located off of Philosopher's Walk next to the Edward Johnson Building and the Faculty of Law). Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and are available from UofTtix, or pay what you can on Wednesdays. Remember to bring your own blanket or lawn chairs.


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. What are you doing after class?

Your senior year experience

Your senior year is a time of transition and decision-making. The information on the Graduation + Beyond website is designed to help you prepare for the completion of your degree and transition to whatever you plan to do after graduation. Don't have any plans yet? We can help with that, too!

Where will you live in September?

Have you thought about where you are going to live come September? Now is the time to start! The friendly staff at the Housing Services can help you find a place, inform you on your rights as a tenant and help you find a roommate with the new online roommate finder service. Get started by dropping by the Student Housing Service for Exploring Your Rental Housing Options (July 6, 19, August 3 or 15, 2:30pm) or Discover Your Ideal Roommate (July 23 or August 20, 11:00am).

Better health for better grades

Your good health is one of the most important resources you have as you work to achieve your academic and personal goals. Student Health 101 is U of T's new health and wellness magazine where you will find all kinds of information and tips about how to stay healthy throughout the year. The summer issue is now online - check back in September for the fall issue.

Stand up and shout! U of T prepares to best UBC with a tri-campus lip dub

If you haven’t heard about the Lip Dub phenomenon yet, it’s time to start paying attention. (In the interest of full disclosure, nearly all of my favourite things revolve around singing, dancing, and wearing ridiculous outfits, so naturally, I’m a huge fan.) Find out more about lip dubs from our blogger Emily...