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Academic & Personal CounsellingThe 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 New College-Office of the Registrar 300 Huron Street, Room 107, Toronto, ON M5S 3J6 St. Michael’s College-Office of the Registrar & Student Services Room 207, 121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3C2 Trinity College-Office of the Registrar 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1H8 University College-Office of the Registrar 15 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7 Victoria College-Office of the Registrar Northrop Frye Hall, Room 106, 73 Queen’s Park Crescent East,
Toronto, ON M5S 1K7 Woodsworth College-Office of the Registrar 119 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A9 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
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Accessibility Services University Commitment The University’s 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’s “Statement of Commitment Regarding Persons with Disabilities” is part of the UofT Ontarians with Disabilities Act Plan 2004-05 and can be found at www.accessibility.utoronto.ca. Faculty and staff carry a responsibility for creating and maintaining a community that is inclusive of all persons and treats all members of the community in an equitable fashion, responding appropriately to requests for accommodation of a disability per the Ontario Human Rights Code “Guidelines on Accessible Education” (2004) http://www.ohrc.on.ca/english/consultations/ed-consultation-report.shtml. 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 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 our website, from an appropriate health care professional. 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 academic accommodation needs with their instructors. 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 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 (e.g. epilepsy, cancer, bowel disease) as well as students who have temporary disabilities such as a broken arm. The Service provides a wide range of support, including: • Accommodation advice To access the Service, students make an appointment to meet with a Disability Advisor to discuss individual needs, appropriate accommodations, and strategies for academic success. There is a Bursary for Students with a Disability (BSWD) for students who have applied and established eligibility for OSAP. The BSWD assists student with disability related educational costs while attending post-secondary institutions. University alternate bursaries are also available for eligible students Career Centre Services
Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street The Career Centre is one of the places to include on your "must take advantage" of lists. As career educators on campus, the Centre has a team of professional career counsellors and support staff ready to assist, coach, guide, encourage, and counsel U of T students and recent graduates so that they can: • Learn how to make career choices that are right for them Typical career questions asked by Arts& Science students • What can I do with my degree in ____? Services available • Career counselling and coaching for students who are undecided or
unsure about their career future Whatever your career needs, start at the Career Centre. Register with us to access the full range of programs and services: www.careers.utoronto.ca. Counselling & Learning Skills Service Personal Counselling Personal Counsellors help students with a broad range of issues such as adjusting to university life, anxiety, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, sex and gender concerns, prolonged stress, and other personal difficulties. Attend a confidential initial consultation to determine what CALSS has to offer. Check our website or call for information about the daily walk-in times. Assault Counselling and Education Specialized counselling is provided to students who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, or physical or psychological abuse in a relationship. Call the Assault Counsellor directly at 416-978-0174 for an appointment. Workshops are also provided on healthy relationships and verbal self-defence skills for women. Learning Skills & Academic Success Centre Lectures, workshops and individual consultations are offered on the reading of course material; exam preparation; coping with writer’s blocks & writing/exam anxiety; note taking; procrastination; motivation, concentration; memory strategies; time management; writing theses and comprehensive exams and other aspects of study. Our Academic Success Centre (ASC) offers students the opportunity to walk-in for assistance in developing strategies for improving academic performance. Visit our website for walk-in hours, for information on booking individual appointments as well as dates and times of workshops and lectures. If your concerns involve academic difficulties then the learning skills program has many lectures on various aspects of study. Individual appointments for assistance with study problems can be arranged with our learning skills counsellors by calling CALSS reception. Check our website to see the variety of workshops are offered throughout the year. CALSS web site: http://www.calss.utoronto.ca Family Care Office
Telephone: 416-978-0951 Many students balance family obligations with their studies. The University of Toronto is committed to fostering a family-friendly learning environment. The Family Care Office is a service that provides information, guidance, referrals, educational programming, and advocacy for the University of Toronto community. Our office embraces an inclusive definition of family, and can assist students who require information on child care (facilities, programs, or subsidies), elder care, and other family matters. Additional services include family events, discussion and support groups, such as our Student Parents Group, Fathers’ Group, etc. We also offer many workshops including “Choosing Child Care that Works for Your Family” and “Financial Survival for Student Families”. The Family Care Office maintains 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. The resource centre also contains information for student families on activities and facilities on campus and in the community. Our services are free and confidential. Please contact us by phone, e-mail, or simply drop-in. The Family Care Office is located in the Koffler Student Services Centre mall, on the northwest corner of College and St. George. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we are open late to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. First Nations House:Office of Aboriginal Student Services and Programs “Leadership, Spiritual Growth & Academic Excellence” First Nations House is a home away from home for students of Aboriginal ancestry to seek culturally supportive programs and services. Founded in 1992, First Nations House has welcomed the entire university community to participate and learn about Aboriginal people and their culture. The Aboriginal staff at First Nations House assist all students by covering a wide array of supportive services which include: academic/financial aid counselling, personal counselling, scholarships and grants, Elders teachings, cultural events, Writer-in-Residence, tutoring, and community information/referral services. Students can also use the computer lab, photocopier, fax machine, study areas, lounge, library, and kitchen. The Native Students Association is also located at First Nations House. For more information, please contact: First Nations House 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 multidisciplinary team includes family physicians, registered nurses, a health promotion coordinator, peer health educators, a community health coordinator and a lab technician. Comprehensive sexual health care and counselling are 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. Registered users can also book appointments online. 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 busy studies. ISC also offers special services to international students: pre-arrival information (sent with the admission offer), reception service and orientation events, University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) registration and information, English language program, Newsletter, personal counselling and advice on non-academic concerns. ISC’s Work and Study Abroad resource office, provides general information on opportunties overseas. Contact: ISC, 33 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2E3 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 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
services of the office are 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 (please consult website for office location) 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. 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:
3rd Floor, 40 Sussex Avenue Student Housing Service
Student Housing Service – Main Office Student Family Housing The University of Toronto Student Housing Service is a year-round source of up-to-date housing information for off-campus, single-student residence, and student family housing. Our online registry of off-campus housing is available to U of T students, providing listings for both individual and shared accommodations. Students interested in learning more about their housing options are encouraged to contact the Student Housing Service or visit www.housing.utoronto.ca. Residence First year Arts & Science students apply for residence by indicating their interest in residence on their application for admission. Do not wait until you have been admitted to apply for residence. For more information on University of Toronto residences visit our housing website at www.housing.utoronto.ca . The Guarantee For the 2008-2009 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, provided they are offered admission by July 1st, and 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, and have not yet been accepted to the University, 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 Manager, Residence Communications at res.communications@utoronto.ca or 416.978.8027. 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 non-guaranteed students 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. Off-Campus Housing The Student Housing Service maintains a registry of available
off-campus housing advertised by private landlords, and by
students seeking
others to room with
them. The registry of housing ads is available to students
in the Housing office, as well as on the web. Students search the
ads
in the registry
as they would
the classifieds section of a newspaper, and make appointments
to view potential units. Students coming to Toronto from
outside the
area should
arrange
to stay in temporary housing while conducting their housing
search. The Student
Housing
Service will provide a list of temporary accommodations on
request. Student Family Housing Student Family Housing is available in 713 apartments on the St. George campus. Priority for these unfurnished apartments is given to student families. The term “family” refers to students residing with their dependent children and to childless couples in a permanent relationship. While many students can be housed within 9 to 18 months of their application, 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. However, if you are able to move with less than two months’ notice, then the waiting period can be significantly shorter. It is advisable to apply as soon as you are seriously considering attending the University – if possible before being given an offer of admission to the University. For more information, or to apply, contact the Student Family Housing offices or visit the web site. Cost of Student Housing - Residence, Family Housing, and Off-Campus As a guideline, in the 2007/2008 school term, the cost of residence with a full meal plan was approximately $7500 to $12,800 for the eight-month academic session. The cost of a shared apartment-style residence with no compulsory meal plan was approximately $5,500 to $5904. Please note, however, that residence fees for the upcoming school year are expected to rise. After paying an initial deposit, the balance of fees is usually paid in two instalments at the beginning of each of the four-month fall and spring terms. As of September 1, 2007, rent for the bachelor,
one- and two-bedroom units located in the Student
Family
Housing complex range from
$598 to $981 depending
on the size of the unit, and is payable monthly. 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 study abroad opportunities 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 or summer, 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 135 universities in the following locations: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, 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 late February, but you should always check the ISXO website regarding the specific exchanges that interest you. For more information, please contact the ISXO: 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 2008 programs are offered in:
Check the Summer Abroad web site in the fall to see the 2009 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. Students from other universities are also welcome to apply. 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 Programs 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 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. Jack McClelland 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 list below identifies the departments which participate in the Lanaguage Citation program. For details, including the languages in which students may achieve a Citation, see the departmental entries in this Calendar.
First-Year Learning Communities The First-Year Learning Communities (FLCs) program in the Faculty of Arts and Science is designed to improve the transitional experience for first-year students. Now in its third year, the FLC program offers FLCs in five broad areas of study: commerce, computer science, economics, life science, and two themed areas sponsored by the Department of Philosophy: “History of Ideas” and “Ethics & Society.” FLCs (pronounced “flicks”) provide first-year students with the opportunity to meet classmates, develop friendships, form study groups, and develop academic and personal skills, as well as introduce you to the resources, opportunities, culture, and treasures of the campus and its surrounding community. The 24 students in each FLC, who will be enrolled in the same core courses,
will meet regularly outside of class time for useful and fun activities.
Each FLC group is facilitated by an upper-year student Peer Mentor and
an Assistant
Peer Mentor, under the guidance of a Staff Advisor (from the college,
department, or program) and a Faculty Advisor; these four individuals are the
FLC Team.
The content of FLC meetings will address three broad transition areas:
academic, developmental, and social. Training in facilitation and programming
for the
Peer Mentors and advisors will be provided by FLC Program staff and the
Office of Student Affairs. Each FLC group will have a modest budget to
assist with
planning recreational and social activities. You can find more detailed information about the “flick” program on the FLC web site: www.flc.utoronto.ca. Contact: Heidi Pepper Corey Goldman
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