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Student Services & Resources
Academic & Personal Counselling The Colleges Every Arts and Science student is a member of a college. Think of your college as a familiar neighbourhood within the university. All the colleges provide advising and support services for students. Academic advising, as well as counselling on financial and personal matters, is available through your college registrar's office. Also, each college provides its students with academic support services such as writing skill centres, math aid centres, libraries and computer facilities. And remember, no matter which college you belong to, you have access to all the courses and programs offered in Arts and Science. The Registrar’s Office of each student’s college is the
focal point for information and advice of all kinds, and should be consulted
as soon as any problems of an academic or personal nature are encountered.
The Departments and College Program offices should be consulted for advice on courses and programs they sponsor. They also have brochures giving more details of courses and programs than is possible in the Calendar. First-year students are particularly urged to consult program sponsors during the Fall-Winter Session for details on enrolling in programs. (All students must enrol in at least one Specialist or Major or two Minor program(s) upon passing four courses.) Students registered in Divisions other than Arts and Science who have problems with Arts and Science courses should go for advice either to the departmental Undergraduate Secretary or to the registrar of their own Faculty or School. Innis College-Office of the Registrar New College-Office of the Registrar St. Michael’s College-Office of the Registrar Trinity College-Office of the Registrar University College-Office of the Registrar Victoria College-Office of the Registrar Woodsworth College-Office of the Registrar Office of the Faculty Registrar You can also get useful information about Arts and Science from the Faculty Registrar’s web site (www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/current). In addition, if you have questions about any aspect of your undergraduate experience, you can e-mail the Faculty Registrar at ask@artsci.utoronto.ca. Office of the Faculty Registrar/University of Toronto Transcript Centre Other Student Services Offices Accessibility Services: Programs and Services for Students with a Disability University Commitment Responsibilities of Students who have Disabilities Support Services For Students The Service provides a wide range of support, including: To access the Service, students meet with a counselor to discuss individual needs, accommodations, and strategies for success. Where appropriate, eligible students are referred to one of the professionals on staff such as the Adaptive Technology Equipment Consultant, Learning Disability Specialist, or Occupational Therapist, for assessments to identify strategies and determine accommodations. Any information about a student's disability is confidential and is not shared outside the Service unless the student gives permission. Students are encouraged to meet and discuss their needs with their instructors. There is a Bursary for Students with a Disability (BSWD) for students
who have applied and established eligibility for OSAP. The BSWD helps
student with disability related educational costs while attending post-secondary
institutions. To access the bursary, students meet with a Service counsellor
on their campus. University alternate bursaries are also available for
eligible support and services. Career Centre Services The Career Centre offers a wide variety of programs and services to meet the career planning and employment needs of students and recent graduates.To access these programs and services, students are encouraged to register with the Career Centre web site at www.careers.utoronto.ca. Career Centre Online provides information on all upcoming events, allows student sign up for in-house workshops and seminars, practice interviews, resume clinics, career talk appointments and special events. Summer/Part-time/Temporary and Volunteer Employment: Thousands of employment and volunteer opportunities are advertised on our web site. These can help students gain valuable skills and experience. Internships: Students looking for a career-related experience that offers an opportunity to work, receive training and mentoring, and opportunities to network are encouraged to view the internship database. Internship opportunities are listed in research, international development, social and community work, history, public service to name a few. Graduating Students Employment Service: A number of Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and organizations who anticipate their hiring needs six-to- eight months in advance, come on campus to recruit the graduating class. Recent Graduates Employment Service: This service assists recent University of Toronto alumni (up to two years) seeking immediate full-time employment by helping them develop an effective self-marketing plan. Employment opportunities listed with this service represent a cross-section of what is available in the current employment market. Career and Employment Resources: The Career Resource Library has a unique and specialized collection of occupational, educational and employment related resources. Career Counselling/Career Talks: Counsellors provide career development advice and coaching to students by helping them identify skills, clarify options, and teaching them how to research occupations. Career Development and Employment Search Workshops: A variety of workshops are offered to assist students with career planning, conducting a strategic employment search, writing effective resumes and preparing for employment interviews. Extern Career Exploration Program: A job shadowing opportunity allowing
students to observe a professional in the workplace. Scheduled during
Reading Week and in May. Practice Interviews: Students interested in fine-tuning their interview
skills can schedule a 30-minute one-on-one session with a counsellor and
receive valuable feedback and tips on how to improve their performance. Student Outreach Service: Special presentations can be arranged for specific departments and delivered on campus rather than at the Career Centre. A minimum of group size of 30 is required. Counselling & Learning Skills Service The Counselling and Learning Skills Service provides students with professional
counselling for personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship
problems, emotional trauma from abuse or assault, prolonged stress. Client
confidentiality is strictly observed. Family Care Office Additional services include support groups and workshops such as Choosing Child Care that Works for your Family,Helping Your Child through a Separation or Divorce, and Elder Care: Navigating the System. All services are free and confidential. The Family Care Office has a resource centre containing practical material on family issues ranging from pregnancy and infant care to lesbian and gay parenting and caring for elderly family members. It also houses information on activities and facilities for student families on campus and in the community. The Family Care Office: Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College
Street. First Nations House: Office of Aboriginal Student Services and Programs "Leadership, Spiritual Growth & Academic Excellence" First Nations House is a member of the University of Toronto's Student
Services. Health Service Health Service provides confidential, student-centred health care and offers a wide range of services for U of T students including comprehensive medical care, travel education, immunization, counselling and referrals. The multi-disciplinary team includes family physicians, registered nurses, a health promotion nurse, peer health educators, a community health coordinator and a lab technician. Comprehensive sexual health care and counselling is available, and prescriptions and contraceptive products can be purchased at a reduced cost. Emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, pregnancy support as well as sexually transmitted infection testing, treatment and education is also available. When you visit Health Service, bring your OHIP or UHIP card, or health card from another province, and your student card. Health Service is located in the Koffler Student Services Centre at 214 College Street, Second Floor. To book an appointment, call 416-978-8030 or drop in. Appointments are sometimes available for the same day. International Student Centre At the International Student Centre (ISC) all students are welcome to take part in social and cultural programs with an international focus, or just take a break from the pressures of studies. ISC's Work and Study Abroad resource centre, provides information on overseas programs. ISC also offers special services to international students: pre-arrival information (sent with the admission offer), reception service and orientation events, English language program, Newsletter, personal counselling and advice on non-academic concerns. Contact: ISC, 33 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2E3. Telephone: 416-978-2564. Office of the University Ombudsperson As part of the University's commitment to ensuring that the rights of its individual members are protected, the University Ombudsperson investigates complaints from any member of the University not handled through regular University channels. The Ombudsperson offers advice and assistance and can recommend changes in academic or administrative procedures where this seems justified. In handling a complaint, the Ombudsperson has access to all relevant files and information and to all appropriate University officials. The Ombudsperson handles all matters in strict confidence, unless the individual involved approves otherwise. The Ombudsperson is independent of all administrative structures of the University and is accountable only to Governing Council. The Ombudsperson maintains office hours at all three U of T campuses (for an appointment, please telephone or e-mail us). For additional information, please visit our website at: www.utoronto.ca/ombudsperson 222 College Street, Suite 161, Toronto M5T 3J1 Psychiatric Service The Psychiatric Service offers assessment and/or treatment for students
with emotional and psychological concerns such as anxiety, depression,
obsessions and compulsions, phobias, relationship difficulties, eating
and body image issues, attention and/or concentration problems, problems
with sleep and substance abuse. Psychiatric Service is located in the Koffler Student Services Centre at 214 College Street, Main Floor. No referral is necessary. To make an appointment, drop in or call 416-978-8070. For further information visit our Web site at www.utoronto.ca/psychservices. Sexual Harrassment Office Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual attention or coercion. It may take the form of verbal abuse or insults, innuendo, suggestive comments or jokes, unwelcome advances or physical contact, persistent pressure for dates, or any offensive emphasis on the sex or sexual orientation of another person or people. The University of Toronto endeavours to provide to all students, staff and faculty an environment that is free from sexual harassment. The University’s Sexual Harassment Policy provides a procedure for making a formal complaint. The Sexual Harassment Education, Counselling and Complaints Office was established to educate the university community on this issue and to deal with complaints on a completely confidential basis. If you feel that you are being harassed, or are worried that a complaint may be made about your behaviour by someone else, contact the Office. The Office is
at 40 Sussex Avenue, 3rd floor, and is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am
to 4:00 pm. Meetings are by appointment and can be
made for other
times. Web site: www.utoronto.ca/sho Student Housing Service The Student Housing Service on the St. George Campus and its web site serves as a year-round source of up-to-date residence information as well as other information to assist students locate and arrange suitable student housing. Residence U of T's Guarantee Student Family Housing Off-Campus Housing University of Toronto Student Housing Service Study Elsewhere Opportunities The International Student Exchange Office (ISXO) The World Could Be Yours! Cost Eligibility Destinations Application Koffler Student Services Centre International Summer School Programs - Woodsworth College Prepare yourself for a future in the global village by participating
in one of the highly reputed Faculty of Arts & Science International
Summer Programs. Administered through Woodsworth College, summer programs
are offered in England (Oxford), France (Tours), Germany (Berlin), Central
Europe (based in the Czech republic) Mexico (Guadalajara), China (Hong
Kong), Italy (Siena), Egypt (Tell el-Masha'la) and, Australia (Sydney).
These programs are designed to give students an exciting international
experience that fosters an awareness and appreciation for the people,
cultures, and social and economic systems of the host country. Application deadline for 2004: March 1. Late applications will be accepted if space and time permit. Financial aid is available for some programs. For further information visit www.summerabroad.utoronto.ca or contact the Professional & International Programs, Woodsworth College, 119 St. George Street, Room 231/233, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A9 Phone: 416-978-8713 E-mail: summer.program@utoronto.ca Professional Experience Year The Professional Experience Year (PEY) provides students an opportunity to gain work experience in fields related to their programs of study. Full-time students with a CGPA of at least 2.0, with a minimum of 10.0, and a maximum of 15.0 full course equivalents, may apply to spend a twelve-to- sixteen-month period working in a related industry. This internship period normally occurs after second year for students completing a B.A./B.Sc., or after second or third year for students enrolled in an Hon. B.A./Hon. B.Sc. The 12 to 16-month period of employment, normally beginning in May, gives students the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the work environment. PEY students are often involved in challenging work projects from inception to completion, and are paid at competitive workforce salaries. They gain new insights into their academic and professional goals and return to their studies with a greater understanding of their discipline from a practical, hands-on perspective. Students pay a one-time-only registration fee at the time of application. If a position is accepted, a placement fee will be required from the student at the time of fall registration, no later than the first Friday after classes begin in September. Incidental fees granting part-time student status and allowing continued access to University facilities and services are also required at fall registration. The PEY Program strives to provide opportunities for all students registered in it, but cannot guarantee employment. For further information, contact the PEY Office at 416-978- 6649 or visit www.peyonline.com. Co-op Japan Program The Co-op Japan Program provides senior science and engineering students across Canada with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Japan. The goal is to develop a pool of young Canadian engineers and scientists with hands-on experience in Japanese industrial engineering and research practices. By enabling students to develop an understanding of Japanese industry, and by providing Japanese companies with access to highly skilled and motivated students, the Program encourages long term opportunities for scientific and industrial exchange between Canada and Japan. The Program is open to undergraduate students who have completed at least the first term of third year and meet certain eligibility requirements. Applications are due September 30 of each year. For more information check the website at http://cjp.coop.uvic.ca. Student Unions and Associations The Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU) The Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU) represents over 20,000
full-time undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St.
George Campus. ASSU is an umbrella organization with 40 student Course
Unions. Getting involved with a Course Union is the best way to be directly
involved in your education and it’s an excellent way to meet other
students in your discipline. Annually, ASSU publishes student evaluations
of courses and instructors in the ANTI-CALENDAR, which is free to all
students. Other services include past final exams, lockers, photocopying,
faxing and pop. Also, if you have any problems with your courses or instructors
go to the ASSU office and discuss your options in complete confidence.
ASSU is in Room 1068 Sidney Smith Hall; telephone 416-978-4903. The Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students (APUS) All part-time undergraduate students at the University of Toronto are members of APUS. The role of the Association is to ensure its members have access to a broad range of services, programs and resources within the University. This is achieved by representing part-time students throughout the decision-making process of the University, and of governments, as well as by acting as a voice for the concerns of its members. APUS also offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to part-time students throughout the year, and services such as final exams and photocopying. The APUS office, in Room 1089 of Sidney Smith Hall, is open days and evenings during the summer and winter sessions. For further information telephone 416-978-3993. Writer-In-Residence Each year the University appoints a well-known Canadian writer to work with students, faculty and staff interested in creative writing. For further information, contact the Department of English, 416-978-3190. Awards For students with particularly noteworthy academic results, there are three specific forms of recognition: Recognition of Exceptional Academic Achievement: “Dean’s List” This designation is given to degree students in the Faculty having a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher, at the end of the Fall-winter or Summer Session in which the fifth, tenth, fifteenth and twentieth course, offered by the Faculty and taken for credit, has been passed. The Dean of the Faculty sends a signed certificate to each student. There is no monetary value. Students who satisfy these criteria but do not receive the certificate at the end of the appropriate session should write to the Faculty Registrar, Faculty of Arts and Science, Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George St., Toronto ON, M5S 3G3. Dean’s List certificates are not issued at the end of the Fall Session. Recognition of Exceptional Academic Achievement: “High Distinction” and “Distinction” Students who graduate with a Cumulative GPA* of 3.50 or above are described as graduates “With High Distinction”. This achievement is noted on the diploma and transcript. Students who graduate with a Cumulative GPA* of 3.20 to 3.49 are described as graduates “With Distinction”. This achievement is noted on the diploma and transcript. * Note: the Cumulative GPA must be based on at least 5.0 credits taken in the Faculty and used for degree credit. Faculty Scholarships In addition to these recognitions, there are many academically-based scholarships and other awards for exceptional degree students. Full details of these scholarships are available on the Faculty web site at www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/scholarships and in the Office of the Faculty Registrar, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 1006, 100 St. George Street.
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