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.

Most of the Colleges offer academic support services, such as Writing Laboratories to provide students with assistance in writing assignments, essays and reports; Mathematics Aid Centres; tutorial services; etc. For further information, see the individual College listings (see page 479) or consult the College Registrar.

Students with problems relating to the teaching of courses (lectures, tutorials, evaluation, work-load, etc.) that they cannot resolve with the instructors concerned, can obtain advice and assistance either from the Undergraduate Secretary of the particular Department, or from their College Registrar.

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
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5
416-978-2513 phone/416-978-5503 fax
registrar.innis@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/innis
hours: Monday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:30 p.m., Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:30 p.m.

New College-Office of the Registrar
300 Huron Street, Room 107, Toronto, ON M5S 3J6
416-978-2460 phone/416-978-0554 fax
newcollege.registrar@utoronto.ca
www.newcollege.utoronto.ca
hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m. (until 4 p.m. in July-August); Wednesday also 5-6 p.m.

St. Michael’s College-Office of the Registrar & Student Services
121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1J4
416-926-7117 phone/416-926-7266 fax
stmichaels.registrar@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/stmikes
hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.;
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (hours subject to change)

Trinity College-Office of the Registrar
6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1H8
416-978-2687 phone/416-978-2831 fax
registrar@trinity.utoronto.ca
www.trinity.utoronto.ca
hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m.
summer hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. , Tuesday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m.

University College-Office of the Registrar
15 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7
416-978-3170 phone/416-978-6019 fax
uc.regoffice@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/uc
hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Victoria College-Office of the Registrar
Northrop Frye Hall, Room 106, 73 Queen’s Park Crescent East, Toronto, ON M5S 1K7
416-585-4508 phone/416-585-4459 fax
vic.registrar@utoronto.ca
www.vicu.utoronto.ca
hours: Monday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m-4:30 p.m., Tuesday: 9:30 a.m-6 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Woodsworth College-Office of the Registrar
119 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A9
416-978-4444 phone/416-978-6111 fax
info@wdw.utoronto.ca
www.wdw.utoronto.ca
hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (4:30 p.m. in July & August); Tuesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.(5:30 p.m. in July & August); Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Office of the Faculty Registrar

The Office of the Faculty Registrar works closely with departments and colleges concerning virtually all matters relating to Arts and Science students: it coordinates counselling, registration and enrolment, student records, transfer credit, petitions, final examinations and graduation. The Office of the Faculty Registrar, located in Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street, Room 1006, can provide general information about registration and enrolment, course listings, building and classroom locations, etc. It is also the location of the University of Toronto Transcript Centre, which produces transcripts for all divisions of the University.

You can also get useful information about Arts and Science from the Faculty Registrar’s web site at www.artsci.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
100 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3
416-978-3384 phone, 416-978-2487 fax
ask@artsci.utoronto.ca
www.artsandscience.utoronto.ca/current
hours: Monday-Friday: 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. (until 4:30 p.m. in July-August)

Arts & Science Student Computer Program

Shopping around for a new computer? Want to take advantage of U of T’s growing wireless environment?
Check out the Arts & Science Student Computer Program.
Find out more:
Visit: www.studentcomputers.artsci.utoronto.ca
Email: student.computers@artsci.utoronto.ca
Call: 416-978-4357 (HELP)

Other Student Services Offices

Accessibility Services: Programs and Services for Students with a Disability
Accessibility Services
St. George Campus
Robarts Library
130 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 3H1
Voice: (416) 978-8060
TDD: (416) 978-1902
Fax: (416) 978-8246
e-mail: disability.services@utoronto.ca
Web site: http://disability.sa.utoronto.ca

University Commitment

The University, in its statement of institutional purpose states: "The University of Toronto is dedicated to fostering an academic community in which the learning and scholarship of every member may flourish with vigilant protection for individual human rights, and a resolute commitment to the principles of equal opportunity." The University will make every attempt to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations to persons who have disabilities. Faculty and staff carry a responsibility for creating and maintaining an inclusive environment in their teaching and work settings and responding appropriately to requests for accommodation of a disability. Accessibility Services provides support and advice for faculty and staff regarding appropriate accommodations, information about disabilities, and community resources.

Responsibilities of Students who have Disabilities

Students who request accommodations for their academic programs and related activities at the University are obligated to disclose their disabilities to the respective campus Service for Students with Disabilities, and request accommodations in a timely manner to facilitate the implementation of support and services. It is vitally important that students discuss their needs as early as possible with the Service in order to put accommodations in place. Students must present relevant and up-to-date documentation, as outlined on the website, from an appropriate health care professional.

Support Services For Students

There are offices on all three UofT campuses that work to facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities into all aspects of university life. The focus in on skills development, especially in areas of self-advocacy and academic skills. Services are provided to students who have a physical, sensory, or learning disability, mental health disability, acquired brain injury or chronic health condition as well as students who have temporary disabilities such as a broken dominant arm.

The Service provides a wide range of support, including:

· Learning disability assessments
· Adaptive technology assessments
· Adaptive technology and assistive devices
· Alternative test and examination arrangements
· Volunteer note taking services
· Sign-language interpreters
· Information on disability-related issues
· Liaison with academic and administrative offices within the University and with off-campus agencies
· On-campus transportation (St. George campus only)

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.

If you have any comments or suggestions please feel free to contact Janice Martin, Manager at 416-978-8062 or e-mail janice.martin@utoronto.ca

Career Centre Services
Career Centre
Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street
(416) 978-8000
www.careers.utoronto.ca

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 Employment, and Volunteer Opportunities: Thousands of employment and volunteer opportunities are advertised on our web site that 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.

Resume Clinic: Students preparing resumes and covering letters can have them reviewed before sending them out to potential employers.

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.

Employer panels, Industry talks, Great Careers Series, and Career fairs: The Career Centre invites employers and recent alumni to come on campus and participate in events that will offer students and recent graduates insights, advice and networking opportunities. They are scheduled throughout the academic year.

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.
The Learning Skills program includes lectures, workshops, and individual consultations on a variety of learning skills such as time-management, textbook reading, notetaking, etc. Counsellors are available by appointment or at the Learning Skills Drop-In Centre and Resource Library for assistance in developing study strategies, writing skills, and so on. These services are available in the Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street. To arrange an initial consultation, drop in or phone 416-978-7970. Further information available: www.calss.utoronto.ca/

Equity Issues

The Equity Issues Advisory Group is a coalition of offices charged with promoting the equality of all persons at the University of Toronto. The Group, primarily through the convenor, advises the President & senior members of the University administration on how the University can best realize its commitment to human rights & provides guidance on specific equity issues as they arise. While each office operates independently, the officers meet regularly to share & exchange expertise & information & to co-ordinate priorities & activities of the offices.
Any member of the University community is invited to contact the appropriate office with questions, complaints or issues. Many of the offices have a range of education & information resources. If you are not sure which office is most appropriate for your particular concern, please call the general inquiry line.
More info: www.library.utoronto.ca/equity
Phone 416-946-5624
Fax 416-946-8626

Family Care Office

Many students balance family obligations with their studies. The University is committed to fostering a family-friendly learning and working environment.The Family Care Office provides information, guidance, and referral services to students requiring child care (facilities, programs, or subsides), elder care and assistance with other family matters.

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.
Phone: 416-978-0951 or Fax: 416-946-5466 or E-mail:
family.care@utoronto.ca
Web site: www.library.utoronto.ca/familycare

First Nations House: Office of Aboriginal Student Services and Programs

“Leadership, Spiritual Growth & Academic Excellence”
First Nations House, is a dynamic place where Aboriginal students studying at U of T can seek culturally appropriate services. Founded in 1992, First Nations House has welcomed the university community to participate and learn about Aboriginal people and their culture.

The services provided include academic and financial counselling, traditional teachings, and tutoring. Students can also use the computer lab, the library and the kitchen. The Native Students Association is also located at First Nations House.

For more information, please contact:
First Nations House
Borden Building North
563 Spadina Ave., 3rd floor
Toronto, ON M5S 2J7
416-978-8227 (Main)
416-978-1893 (Fax)
Web: www.fnh.utoronto.ca
Email: fnh.info@utoronto.ca

First-Year Initiative Program (FYI)

(416) 946-0147
214 College Street, Koffler Student Services Building
www.studentservices.utoronto.ca

The First-Year Initiative Program is your front door to Student Services. FYI helps first-year students make a smooth transition into university through teaching effective study and learning skills, and providing workshops designed for first-year students on a variety of career, personal and psychological, housing, parenting, health, international and Aboriginal issues. A personalized web site is available to first-year students and provides a number of resources as well as discussion forums.

Health Service

Health Service offers U of T students the same services as a family doctor’s office, and more. We provide confidential, student-centred health care 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. If you feel you need to be seen more urgently, there is also a drop-in option.
Hours: 9 am to 5pm - Monday, Thursday and Friday; 9 am to 7 pm - Tuesday and Wednesday
Summer Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm - Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am to 7 pm - Tuesday and Wednesday
For more information, please visit our Web site at:
www.utoronto.ca/health

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.
Web site: www.isc.utoronto.ca

LGBTQ Resources & Programs Office

The Office of LGBTQ Resources & Programs office works with students, staff and faculty to provide programs, services, training, resources and outreach on issues related to the LGBTQ population at the University of Toronto.

The office develops initiatives and programming which support the lives of individuals at the University of Toronto who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Our initiatives also focus on providing a positive learning and work environment for all that is free of discrimination and harassment. Any member of the University community is welcome to contact the office with concerns, complaints, issues or ideas. Services are provided confidentially to anyone experiencing a problem related to heterosexism or homophobia, or who has questions, educational needs or other related concerns.

Contact: Jude Tate, MSW
Coordinator, LGBTQ Resources & Programs
Email: lgbtq.resources@utoronto.ca
Telephone: 416-946-5624
Fax: 416-971-2037
Room 302, 3rd Floor
Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2Z9

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 is available by appointment at all three UofT 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
Telephone: 416-978-4874
E-mail: ombuds.person@utoronto.ca

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.

Clinical staff possess expertise in a wide variety of therapeutic methods including individual, couple and group psychotherapy. This is a confidential service available to all full and part-time students who have paid their incidental fees and is fully covered by OHIP, other provincial insurance plans or the University health Insurance Plan (UHIP).

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 & includes any unwelcome pressure for sexual favours, or any offensive emphasis on the sex or sexual orientation of another person which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment. The Sexual Harassment Office deals with complaints under the University’s Policy & Procedures: Sexual Harassment. The policy covers complaints of harassment based on sex or sexual orientation, sets out a formal resolution procedure & provides for mediation, counselling & public education. Members of the University may also contact the office on an informal basis for information or assistance in resolving an issue.

Calls to the office, & the complaints procedure itself, are confidential.

You can contact the office just for advice or information: you are not committing yourself to any formal process.
Responsibilities of the Sexual Harassment Office include:
- providing information & advice to all parties regarding sexual harassment complaints;
- acting as a non-partisan mediator in complaints;
- providing referrals to other offices & resources when appropriate;
- initiating & conducting public education activities such as talks,workshops, & the distribution of resource materials.

3rd Floor, 40 Sussex Avenue
Telephone: (416) 978-3908, Fax Number: (416) 971-2289
Call to make an appointment.
Web Address: http://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 housing.

Residence

First year Arts & Science students apply for residence by indicating their interest in residence on their application for admission. Information on residence is provided with the Offer of Admission. It is advisable to apply for residence when you apply to the University—do not wait until you have been admitted.

U of T’s Guarantee

For the 2006/2007 school year, residence will be guaranteed for all full-time students entering their first year of university in an undergraduate program, whether they live outside or inside Toronto, who are offered admission by July 1st, and who have indicated their interest in residence on their application for admission.

If you wish to be considered for residence, but did not indicate your interest on the application form, contact the Admissions office as soon as possible - do not wait until you have been admitted. If you have received your Admission to the University but did not indicate that you were interested in residence on your application form, contact the Student Housing Service.

The University does not guarantee an offer of residence to students who did not indicate an interest in residence until after they were admitted to U of T, or to those who are new to U of T but with previous university experience, such as transfer students. However, if they indicate an interest in residence, residence information and application procedures will be sent to them. The University will offer residence to this group of new students only once all students with the guarantee of residence have been accommodated.

Student Family Housing

Students interested in living in U of T’s Student Family Housing apartments should apply as soon as they are seriously considering attending the University - if possible before being given an offer of admission to the University, as there is a waiting period (While the average waiting period is approximately 1 year, this is only an average and depends on many variables, the most important of which is the supply of vacant apartments in any given month). If you can move with less than 2 months notice, the waiting period can be significantly shorter. Applications for Family Housing are available online at the Student Housing Service web site.

Off-Campus Housing

The Student Housing Service has a registry of private and shared off-campus housing ads posted daily by city landlords andstudents. This accommodation is usually located within 30-45 minutes travel time to campus, either by walking, cycling, or using public transit. Rooms in shared houses or apartments generally cost $350 - $600per month. Students requiring private apartments should expect to pay $500 - $750 (Bachelor), $550 - $900 (One bedroom), or $800 - $1300 (Two bedroom).
The office has telephones available for students to use free of charge to contact landlords and arrange an appointment to inspect the accommodation. Undergraduate and graduate students may also view the ads on the Student Housing Service website using their U of T student number and birth date to login.

For more information on any housing-related issue, contact:
University of Toronto Student Housing Service
Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2Z9
Telephone: (416) 978-8045
Fax: (416) 978-1616
E-mail: housing.services@utoronto.ca
Web site: www.housing.utoronto.ca

Student Exchange

The International Student Exchange Office (ISXO)

The World Could Be Yours!

Arts & Science students in all departments are encouraged to participate in the international and Canadian exchanges offered through the International Student Exchange Office. These exchanges allow you to experience new cultures and languages in an academic setting while earning credits towards your U of T degree. Exchanges may be for one term or a full year, and most are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Cost

The cost of an exchange includes your U of T tuition plus incidental fees, along with the cost of living and studying abroad. While on exchange, you are still eligible to receive government assistance such as OSAP. There are also many specific scholarships and bursaries run by various U of T offices, and the ISXO itself administers a needs-based bursary program; for exchange students who qualify, this bursary will usually cover at least the cost of airfare.

Eligibility

In general, undergraduate or graduate U of T students who have completed at least one year of full-time studies, with a minimum CGPA of 2.25, are eligible to apply. You must also achieve a minimum annual GPA of 2.5 for the year during which you apply. A few exchange programs do have higher GPA cutoffs, and others have special language requirements.

Destinations

Arts & Science students may choose from almost 100 universities in the following locations: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China including Hong Kong, the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the USA, Wales, and the West Indies. Please check our website for an up-to-date list of listing of our exchange partners.

Application

Applications for most programs are due mid-January, but you should always check the ISXO website regarding the specific exchanges that interest you.

For more information, please contact the ISXO:
Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College Street, Room 202
www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange/
student.exchange@utoronto.ca
Telephone: 416-946-3138

Summer Abroad Program

Your ticket to a brighter future!

Prepare yourself for a future in the global village by participating in one of the highly reputed Faculty of Arts & Science Summer Abroad programs. 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.

Locations

Administered through Woodsworth College, the 2006 programs are offered in:

• Australia (Sydney)
• Central Europe (based in the Czech Republic)
• China (Hong Kong)
• England (Oxford)
• Ecuador (Amazon & Galapagos)
• France (Tours)
• Germany (Berlin)
• Italy (Siena)
• Japan (Tokyo)
• Jordan (Madaba)
• Mexico (Guadalajara)

Please check our website in the fall to see the 2007 program list!

Courses

Students take specially designed University of Toronto undergraduate degree credit courses, relevant to the location, for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The courses have field trips that complement and highlight the academic materials. Courses are taught predominantly by University of Toronto professors and, with the exception of language courses, are taught in English. Typically, full credit second and third year courses are offered in disciplines such as history, political science, management, literature, architecture, fine art, religion, and languages. Most courses do not have pre-requisites.

All Summer Abroad courses and grades show on students’ transcripts as regular U of T credits and are calculated into their CGPA.

Application

All University of Toronto students in good standing are eligible to apply. There is no minimum GPA requirement.
Applications are available in early January. The application deadline for most programs is March 1, but spaces in some programs fill up well in advance. Late applications will be accepted if space and time permit.
Financial aid is available for some programs. The application deadline for awards offered through Woodsworth College is February 1.

For further information please contact:
Professional & International Programs
Woodsworth College
119 St. George Street, Room 231/233
Phone: 416-978-8713
E-mail: summer.abroad@utoronto.ca
Web: www.summeraboad.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 is a Canadian university/college based, international co-op/internship program linking some of the best engineering, science, business and arts discipline undergraduate students from across the country with highly committed Japanese businesses. The Co-op Japan Program formally integrates an undergraduate student’s Canadian academic studies with valuable work experience in a Japanese company. The program is open to universities and colleges nationally and is currently administered from The University of British Columbia.

The Co-op Japan Program’s mandate is to provide Canadian undergraduate students with career-related work experience within a Japanese company during their undergraduate curriculum and at the same time to provide Japanese companies with the opportunity to employ highly capable and motivated Canadian undergraduate students.
The Program is open to undergraduate co-op students who meet certain eligibility requirements detailed on the program website. Applications can be made throughout the year for January, May or September start dates; students are encouraged to apply at least eight months prior to their requested start date.

For more information check the website at www.thecoopjapanprogram.com.

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.
E-mail: students.assu@utoronto.ca
Web site: assu.sa.utoronto.ca

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

The Faculty offers many academically-based scholarships and other awards to exceptional degree students. Full details of these scholarships are available on the Faculty web site at www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current

Language Citation Program

The University of Toronto wishes to enhance study in languages. Through the Language Citation program, students are encouraged to pursue language study at more advanced levels. This program is not intended to take the place of a Minor which has language proficiency as a significant element, but is intended to provide an incentive to students who may be interested in intensive language study and language proficiency, but who do not wish to complete a major or minor. Students fulfilling a Minor who meet the minimum grade requirements for the citation, will have the citation noted on their transcripts along with the Minor.

The University of Toronto is an ideal place for students to achieve this proficiency. Our students live in a country that promotes multiculturalism and our university is located in one of the world’s most diverse cities. In addition, we offer significant language opportunities in both ancient and modern languages. We offer a variety of study abroad programs and the number of such programs will expand. As our students seek further international study, work opportunities, and post-graduate study, the citation program allows students to take better advantage of our rich language offerings. The Language Citation can be earned in any language, modern or ancient, which provides sufficient advanced training. The following departments offer citations in languages: Classics, East Asian, French, German, Italian, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Typically students will take four semesters beyond the first year. Students must earn a minimum grade of B- in each course. Students may take courses taught in the target language, e.g. literature or linguistics, as part of the citation program. Students for whom English is not their native language and who wish to earn a citation in their home language should consult with the relevant department for approval to participate in the language citation program. Students wishing to earn credits in the country where the language they are studying is spoken, should discuss study abroad programs with the department.

Languages typically offering the citation option are: Akkadian, Ancient Greek, Aramaic, Chinese, Czech, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Yiddish.

There are other languages in which advanced courses in literature and culture are offered following a two-year language sequence. These languages could also be used for the citation program. Here are included: Bengali, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Hindi, and Persian.
Citations in other languages could be arranged through consultation with individual academic units.