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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 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 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, Rm. 157, 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
fax Services and Programs for Students Accessibility Services: Programs and Services for Students with
a Disability Accessibility Services
provides services and programs for students with a documented disability,
be it physical, sensory, a learning disability
or a mental health disorder. Students with a temporary disability (i.e.
broken arm or leg) also qualify.
Career Centre The Career 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 you can:
Services available:
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 prepara-tion; 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 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. Family Care Office 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 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. Services include:
All services are free and confidential. First Nations House: Office of Aboriginal Student Services
and Programs First Nations House provides culturally supportive student services and programs for Aboriginal students and the general university community. Services include:
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. 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. International
Student Centre The International Student Centre provides services and programs for international students and any students with cross-cultural interests. Services and programs include:
Student families are welcome to participate in most programs and activities. The Office
of LGBTQ Resources & Programs The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (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 Univer-sity 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. The Multi-Faith Centre for Spiritual
Study & Practice The Multi-Faith Centre exists to support the spiritual well-being of students, staff and faculty and to increase our understanding and respect of religious beliefs and practices. It does so by providing facilities for members of the community to worship, pray, meditate, contemplate, reflect teach and learn; programs and events that invite interfaith dialogue; and opportunities to interact with the members of the Campus Chaplains' Association. Office of the University Ombudsperson The office of the Ombudsperson offers confidential advice and assistance to U of T students, staff and faculty with complaints unresolved through regular University channels. 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. Psychiatric Service The Psychiatric Service assists students with psychological and emotional concerns including depression anxi-ety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, phobias, relationship difficulties, eating and body image issues, attention and/or concentration problems, problems with sleep, and substance abuse. All services are confi-dential. Sexual Harassment Office Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual attention & includes any unwelcome pressure for sexual favours, or any offensive em-phasis 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:
Student Housing Service 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 hous-ing 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 Ser-vice or visit www.housing.utoronto.ca. Residence
The Guarantee
Off-Campus Housing
Cost of Student Housing - Residence, Family Housing, and Off-Campus
Student Life Programs
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, 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 2009 programs are offered in:
Check the Summer Abroad web site in the fall to see the 2010 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, film, architecture, fine art, religion, and languages. Most courses do not have prerequisites. 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. 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.pey.utoronto.ca. Student Unions and Associations The Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU) The Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU) represents over 23,000 full-time undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George Campus. ASSU is an umbrella organization with over 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 tests, lockers, photocopying, faxing and pop. ASSU runs a volunteer tutoring program called Project: Universal Minds, where university students go into local high schools and tutor students in English, Maths and Sciences. 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, programmes 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, photocopying, and discounted TTC Metropasses for $96.00. The APUS office, in Room 1089 of Sidney Smith Hall, is open days and evenings during the summer and winter sessions. For further information please telephone 416-978-3993, or send an e-mail to info.apus@utoronto.ca. 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. 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 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 fifth year, the program offers FLCs in six areas: commerce, computer science, economics, life science, psychology, and philosophy. If you are interested in an area not listed, please check the FLC web site as new FLCs are added each year. 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 students to the resources, opportunities, culture, and treasures of the campus and its surrounding community. There is no cost to participate in the FLC program and students who successfully complete the program will receive a non-academic notation on their transcript. The 24 students in each FLC will be enrolled in some of the same courses and will meet regularly outside of class time for valuable and engaging activities. Each FLC group is facilitated by an upper-year student Peer Mentor and an Assistant Peer Mentor, under the guidance of an Advisor (from the college, department, or program); these individuals are the FLC Team. Further information on how to get involved in the FLC program as a Peer Mentor can be found on the FLC web site. Some of the interesting and fun topics that may be covered in FLC meetings include: time management, study skills and strategies, academic integrity, campus Amazing Race, getting involved on campus, mastering tests and exams, choosing a program of study, better health for better grades, and career explorations. There will also be recreational and social activities, and much more! Students interested in joining the FLC program should be motivated to learn and develop themselves personally and socially, as well as academically. You can find more detailed information about the “flick” program on the FLC web site: www.flc.utoronto.ca. Contact: Heidi Pepper Coles
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