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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 494) 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

Room 207, 121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3C2
416-926-7117 phone
416-926-7266 fax
stmichaels.registrar@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/stmikes

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m.

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.; Fridays: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm

Woodsworth College-Office of the Registrar

119 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A9
416-978-4444 phone/
416-978-6111 fax
wdwregistrar@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 (www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate). 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 3G3416-978-3384 phone, 416-978-2487 faxask@artsci.utoronto.cawww.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate

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.caEmail: student.computers@artsci.utoronto.caCall: 416-978-4357 (HELP)

Other Student Services Offices

Accessibility Services:Programs and Services for Students with a Disability

Accessibility Services:Programs and Services for Students with a DisabilityAccessibility ServicesSt. George CampusRobarts Library, 1st Floor130 St. George StreetToronto, OntarioM5S 3H1Voice: (416) 978-8060TDD: (416) 978-1902Fax: (416) 978-8246e-mail: disability.services@utoronto.caWeb 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 U of T campuses that work to facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities into all aspects of university life. The focus is 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 an advisor 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 students with disability-related educational costs while attending post-secondary institutions. To access the bursary, students meet with a Service advisor on their campus. University-funded 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 by e-mail at janice.martin@utoronto.ca

Career Centre Services

Career CentreKoffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street(416) 978-8000www.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

If you are dealing with personal matters such as, difficulties adjusting to university life, anxiety, depression, shyness, relationship problems, sex and gender concerns, disturbances resulting from abuse and assault, prolonged stress, and other personal difficulties and would like to speak, in confidence, with a professional counsellor then please come for a initial consultation at CALSS. No appointment is necessary if you come during the daily hours posted on our website or call our reception for information.

If your concerns involve academic difficulties then the learning skills program which includes lectures, workshops and individual consultation on time management, exams, textbook reading, note taking, concentration, memory and other aspects of study. Individual appointments for assistance with study problems can be arranged with our learning skills counsellors by calling our reception. Students may also use the Learning Skills Success Centre without an appointment (check our website for hour of operation). We also offer workshops for students whose performance on exams and in other areas is severely affected by anxiety. Pre-register for these at CALSS or telephone.

CALSS web site: http://www.calss. utoronto.caCALSS Reception: 416-978-7970

Family Care Office

The Family Care Office at the University of Toronto provides free confidential information, guidance, referrals and advocacy for students, staff, faculty and their families. You can take advantage of free workshops, support groups and seminars. Our Resource Centre contains practical information on a broad range of family care issues, from pregnancy and infant care to lesbian and gay parenting, from special needs children to caring for elderly family members. The Family Care Office promotes an inclusive definition of family that embraces the diverse family structures that make up the University community.

The Family Care Office: Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street. Phone: 416-978-0951 E-mail: family.care@utoronto.ca Web site: www.familycare.utoronto.ca

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 HouseBorden Building North563 Spadina Ave., 3rd floorToronto, ON M5S 2J7 416-978-8227 (Main)

Web: www.fnh.utoronto.caEmail: fnh.info@utoronto.ca

First-Year Initiative Program (FYI)

(416) 946-0147214 College Street, Koffler Student Services Buildinghttp://www.studentservices.utoronto.ca/fyi

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.

For hours and other information, please visit the Health Service 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 2E3Telephone: 416-978-2564Web 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, MSWCoordinator, LGBTQ Resources & ProgramsEmail: lgbtq.resources@utoronto.caPhone: 416-946-5624

Room 302, 3rd Floor Koffler Student Services Centre214 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 3J1Telephone: 416-978-4874E-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 Harassment 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 AvenueTelephone: (416) 978-3908, Fax Number: (416) 971-2289Call 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 housing information for off-campus, single student residence and student family housing.

Residence

First year Arts & Science students apply for residence by indicating their interest in residence on their application for admission. It is advisable to apply for residence when you apply to the University - do not wait until you have been admitted. For more information on University of Toronto residences visit our housing website at www.housing.utoronto.ca.

U of T’s Guarantee

For the 2007/2008 school year, a residence offer 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 and Awards 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

Family housing is available in 713 apartments on the St. George campus. Priority of these unfurnished apartments is given to students with a family. The term “family” refers to students residing with their dependent children and to childless couples in a permanent relationship. 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 the typical waiting period is 9 - 18 months. If you can move with less than two 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 advertisements posted daily by private landlords and students. Students will search the ads in the registry like they would a classified section of a newspaper. Advertisements are usually posted 4 - 6 weeks in advance of the date when the unit becomes available. It generally takes students 1 - 3 weeks to locate suitable accommodation, depending on the type of housing desired and the student’s budget. Most accommodations are 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 - $600 per month. Students requiring private apartments should expect to pay $550 - $750 (Bachelor), $700 - $900 (One bedroom), $900 - $1300 (Two bedroom), or $1300 - $1800 (Three bedroom house/apartment). The office has telephones available for students to use free of charge to contact landlords and arrange an inspection of the accommodation. As well, there are also temporary accommodation lists, maps, legal resources, movers and more available to students at the housing office. Undergraduate and graduate students may also view the ads on the Student Housing 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 ServiceKoffler Student Services Centre, 214 College StreetToronto, Ontario M5T 2Z9Telephone: (416) 978-8045Fax: (416) 978-1616E-mail: housing.services@utoronto.caWeb 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 over 130 universities in the following locations: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China including Hong Kong, the Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, 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 Centre214 College Street, Room 202www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange/student.exchange@utoronto.caTelephone: 416-946-3138

Summer Abroad Program

Where will you be next summer?

Prepare yourself for a future in the global village by participating in one of the highly rated Faculty of Arts & Science Summer Abroad programs. These programs are designed to enrich students’ academic lives by providing an exciting and educational international experience.

Locations

Administered through Woodsworth College, the 2007 programs are offered in:

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

Check the Summer Abroad web site in the fall to see the 2008 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 offered in English. Typically, full-year 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 most programs. The application deadline for awards offered through Woodsworth College is February 1.

For further information please contact:

Professional & International ProgramsWoodsworth College119 St. George Street, Room 231/233Phone: 416-978-8713E-mail: summer.abroad@utoronto.caWeb: 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.caWeb site: assu.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/undergraduate.

Faculty of Arts & Science Language Citation Program

The University of Toronto is an ideal place for students to pursue the advanced study of languages. Our students live in a country that promotes multiculturalism, and our university is located in one of the world’s most diverse cities. We offer significant language opportunities in both ancient and modern languages. We also offer a variety of international academic programs and the number of such programs will expand. As our students seek further international study, work opportunities, and post-graduate study, they may be assisted by a notation on their academic record of language proficiency.

The Language Citation in the Faculty of Arts & Science is official recognition on a student’s transcript that the student has progressed to an advanced level in the study of a language, and has been assessed as achieving "good" results in that study. In particular, to achieve the Language Citation, a student must complete two full courses or their equivalent beyond the first-year level of language instruction, and must achieve at least a B- in each of the courses beyond the introductory level. The two full-course equivalents may be language instruction or may be those taught in the language to be assessed.

The Language Citation will consist of a notation on the transcript that reads: “Completed Requirements of Language Citation in [name of language].” This will appear in the Arts & Science sessional segment of the student’s academic record on the transcript describing the courses and marks for the session in which the Citation is assessed as complete.

Note that Language Citation is not a “program of study” or Subject Post, and will not satisfy the degree requirement that specifies the minimum programs of study to qualify for the degree. The Citation may be of interest to those who are completing programs involving language study, but it may also be of interest to those whose program interests lie elsewhere, but wish to have achievement in a language noted on their academic record.

The Language Citation will be available to students beginning with the graduating class of 2007. Students who have already graduated may be eligible if they return for further language study that contributes to the assessment of the Citation. The Citation will not be assessed for students who have completed their studies and have not re-enrolled.

To be assessed for the Language Citation, students should contact the department or program that will be assessing the language for the Citation. They should present a copy of their academic record, and indicate which courses they would like considered for the assessment. If students already have proficiency in a language and wish to move directly to courses beyond the introductory level, they should consult the relevant department about appropriate placement. Also, students wishing to include courses taken in the country where the language is spoken should consult the relevant department about appropriate study abroad options.

The Citation can be earned in any language, modern or ancient, which provides sufficient advanced training at the University of Toronto, provided the unit offering the instruction participates in the Citation. Courses taken at the University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto Scarborough may also be eligible for assessment for Arts & Science students.

The entries below identify the languages in which a student may currently request an assessment for a Language Citation and the department at which to inquire.

Aboriginal Studies Program

Aboriginal Studies participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation Initiative for Ojibwa. The study of Ojibwa is a demanding and intellectually rewarding educational experience. Successful study of this language demonstrates intelligence, discipline, analytical sophistication, and an excellent memory. The study of any language provides invaluable insights into the varieties of human culture and expression.

In each language the Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study with a high level of academic success. The Citation in Ojibwa is available to students who complete ABS 210Y1 and earn a grade of at least B- in ABS 310Y1 and ABS 301Y1.

Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation.

Department of Classics

The Department of Classics participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for Ancient Greek and Latin. The study of Ancient Greek and Latin is a demanding and intellectually rewarding educational experience which makes available to the modern student the rich resources of classical texts in the original languages. Successful study of these languages demonstrates intelligence, discipline, analytical sophistication, and an excellent memory. The study of any foreign language provides invaluable insights into the varieties of human culture and expression.

In each language the Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study with a high level of academic success. The Citation in Latin is available to students who complete LAT 100Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in LAT 201H1, 202H1 and any two LAT courses at the 300 level.

The Citation in Ancient Greek is available to students who complete GRK100Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in GRK 201H1, 202H1 and any two GRK courses at the 300 level.

Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic programs in Greek, Latin, Classics and Classical Civilization, see page 94.

Department of East Asian Studies

The Department of East Asian Studies participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The study of any of these languages is a challenging and time consuming endeavour, which offers rich rewards for students interested in the cultures, societies, and economies of East Asia.

In each language the Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study with a high level of academic success. The Citation in Chinese is available to students who complete EAS 100Y1 or EAS 101Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in EAS 200Y1 or EAS201Y1 and EAS300Y1. The Citation in Japanese is available to students who complete EAS120Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in EAS220Y1 and EAS 320Y1. The citation is Korean is available to students who complete EAS110Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a B- in EAS210Y1 and EAS310Y1.

Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic programs see page 122.

Department of French

The Department of French participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for French.

In order to receive a language citation in our Department students should have completed any two course among the following with a minimum mark of B-: FSL 300+, FRE200+.

Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic program in French see page 173.

Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures

The Department of German participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for German. The study of German is a demanding and intellectually rewarding educational experience, providing students with excellent resources for understanding the culture of the German speaking world. German is now the second foreign language after English in the countries of central and Eastern Europe, and its use is spreading within the European Community. Learning German opens the door to many intellectual, technical, political, and economic fields. Successful study of German demonstrates intelligence, discipline, analytical sophistication, and an excellent memory. The study of any foreign language provides invaluable insights into the varieties of human culture and expression.

The Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study with a high level of academic success. The Citation in German is available to students who complete GER100Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in GER200Y1 and GER300Y1.

Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic program in German see page 200.

Department of Italian Studies

The Department of Italian Studies participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for Italian. Proficiency in Italian is an invaluable asset for those wishing to pursue a career in social work, business, applied science, government, law, medicine or education. A knowledge of Italian complements undergraduate studies in other areas, such as music, fine art, literary studies, European history or political science, to name a few.

The Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study with a high level of academic success. The Citation in Italian is available to students who, having completed a first year language course in Italian (ITA100Y1/101Y1/152Y1) (or the equivalent prerequisite training), earn a grade of at least B- in a second-year language course (ITA250Y1/251Y1/252Y1) and in one FCE in Italian language at the 300 or 400 level.

Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic programs in Italian, see page 233.

Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations

The Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for Arabic, Persian, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient/Biblical Hebrew, and Modern Hebrew. The study of Ancient languages is a demanding and intellectually rewarding educational experience that makes available to the modern student the rich resources of classical texts in the original languages. The “living” languages offered by NMC provide invaluable insights into the varieties of human culture and expression and offer myriad directions in which to take the study of a foreign language.

Successful study of these languages demonstrates intelligence, discipline, analytical sophistication, and an excellent memory. In each language the Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study with a high level of academic success.

The Citation in Ancient/Biblical Hebrew is available to students who complete NML150Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in NML250Y1 and any 2 FCEs of the following additional Biblical Hebrew courses: NML251Y1, NML350Y1, NML351H1, NML352H1, NML353H1, NML354H1, NML359H1, NML450Y1.

The Citation in Ancient Egyptian is available to students who complete NML240Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in NML340Y1 and any 2 FCEs of the following additional Ancient Egyptian courses: NML241Y1, NML440Y1, NML441Y1.

The Citation in Arabic is available to students who complete NML210Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in NML310Y1 and any 2 FCEs of the following additional Arabic courses: NML410Y1, NML411H1, NML412Y1, NML413H1, NML414H1.

The Citation in Persian is available to students who complete NML260Y1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in NML360Y1 and any 2 FCEs of the following additional Persian courses: NML460Y1, NML461H,1 NML462H1. With the appointment of a Persian language and literature Lecturer commencing in July 2007, the departmental offerings will increase, adding a variety of electives.

The Citation in Modern Hebrew is available to students who complete NML155H1 and NML156H1 (or the equivalent prerequisite training) and earn a grade of at least B- in NML255Y1 and any 2 FCEs of the following additional Hebrew courses: NML355Y1, NML356Y1, NML357H1, NML358H1, NML451H1, NML452H1, NML455H1, NML465H1.

Students should note that, as explained on page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic programs, see page 330.

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures (Slavic Languages, Finnish and Hungarian)

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative. Students may achieve this Citation in Croatian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian. It may be possible to complete the citation in other languages, e.g., Finnish and Hungarian. Students interested in completing the Language Citation in languages taught in the Slavic Department but not listed here should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator of the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

Language study is a demanding and intellectually rewarding educational experience. Our students learn to communicate both orally and in writing in other languages and are thus able to experience other parts of the world in more intimate ways. Their access to other cultures opens doors for further study and employment. Students in our department also have the opportunity to read a vast array of world-renowned authors in the original languages, as well as works – normally not available in English – in other areas of study, for example, cinema studies, drama, folklore, history, intellectual history, philosophy, mathematics, and political science.

The Language Citation recognizes a significant level of achievement in language study. For course selection students should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator as early as possible since not every language course is offered each year. Students who begin language study at the Intermediate level should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator for approval of advanced literature and culture courses that may satisfy the requirements for the Language Citation.

Slavic

The Language Citation in Croatian or Serbian is available to students who complete either SLA307Y1 or SLA316Y1 plus an additional FCE, approved by the department, in South Slavic literature or culture with readings and discussion in the target language with a grade of at least B-.

The Language Citation in Czech is available to students who complete SLA204Y1 and 305Y1 with a grade of at least B-.

The Language Citation in Polish is available to students who complete SLA206Y1, SLA306H1 and SLA336H1 with a grade of at least B-.

The Language Citation in Russian is available to students who complete, with a grade of at least B- , two FCEs: SLA220Y1, SLA320Y1, or SLA420Y1.

The Language Citation in Ukrainian is available to students who complete SLA208Y1 Finno-Ugric

The Language Citation in Finnish is available to students who complete FIN200Y1, FIN300H1, and FIN305H1 with a grade of at least B-.

The Language Citation in Hungarian is available to students who complete HUN200Y1 and HUN310Y1 with a grade of at least B-.

Students should note that, as explained on the page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic programs see pages 164 (Finno-Ugric Studies) and 409 (Slavic Languages and Literatures).

Department of Spanish and Portuguese

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese participates in the Faculty of Arts and Science’s Language Citation initiative for Portuguese and Spanish.

Portuguese

To complete the language citation students will normally complete the two language-sequence courses that follow the introductory level:

PRT220Y1

PRT320Y1

Spanish

To complete the language citation students will normally complete the two language-sequence courses that follow the introductory level:

SPA220Y1

SPA320Y1

Native and bilingual speakers should complete SPA319Y1 and two additional half-courses in Spanish in the 300- or 400-series.

Students should note that, as explained on the page 20 of this Calendar, the Language Citation is not equivalent to an academic program and that enrolment in a program is not necessary in order to earn the recognition bestowed by the Citation. For the department’s academic programs see pages 386 (Portuguese) and 428 (Spanish).