ADMISSIONS

ADMISSION TO THE FACULTY

Most of the requirements for the various admission categories in the Faculty are detailed below. Further details are also contained in the University of Toronto Handbook, which is available in secondary school Guidance Offices throughout Ontario or by contacting Admissions and Awards or the Faculty of Arts and Science Public Relations and Development Office. Candidates from countries other than Canada should also consult the Undergraduate Admissions Bulletin available from Admissions and Awards. Further admission inquiries may be directed to:

| Applicants from Ontario Secondary Schoools | Applicants from Outside Ontario Secondary Schools |
| Other Admission Categories | Admission to Other University Programs and Faculties ("Second-Entry" and Graduate Programs) |

Secondary School Liaison
The Office of Public Relations and Development in the Faculty of Arts and Science offers a variety of programs to acquaint secondary school students with the Faculty, areas of study, and University life in general, in order to assist them in making critical choices regarding their post-secondary education. We welcome your inquiries about these programs or about any aspect of our admission requirements and programs of study. Telephone: (416) 978-4272; e-mail: recruit@artsci.utoronto.ca. To qualify for admission to the St. George Campus of the Faculty of Arts and Science, you must:

• be eligible for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
• present credits in at least SIX Ontario Academic Courses (OACs), one of which is OAC English 1/anglais. If your mother tongue is not English and you have studied in an English-language system for less than four years, you must present proof of English facility - for instance, TOEFL. You do not have to present OAC English 1/anglais;
• Students are admitted to the St. George Campus in one of FOUR Admission Categories. The admission requirements for each Category are indicated below.

The OAC requirements for admission in each Category generally prepare you for the First Year courses that lead to Programs of Study or "Subject POSts". You do not actually enrol in a Subject POSt until towards the end of First Year (or in the session in which you are completing your fourth course). However, some programs and First Year courses have specific OAC prerequisites that go beyond the general OAC prerequisites. These are indicated in the charts below. You should also consult the program listings within this Calendar.

The average required for admission varies from year to year, but is always higher than 70%. Applicants who do not meet the normal requirements, but have evidence of exceptional ability or extenuating circumstances, may present a written request for special consideration.

ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE CATEGORY
Apply for admission in this Category if you plan to pursue one of the following programs/subject POSts: Economics; Commerce & Finance; Information Systems.

Normally, you apply to enrol in programs at the end of First Year; however, a limited number of applicants from Ontario secondary schools offered admission to this category will also be guaranteed enrolment into the Commerce Program at the end of First Year (or upon completion of at least four full courses). This guarantee will be granted based on OAC performance. Students not receiving guaranteed enrolment when admitted to the Faculty will apply to enrol in the Commerce Program at the end of First Year (or upon completion of four full courses).

To apply for admission in the Economics and Commerce Category you must present the following six OACs:

• English 1/anglais;
• Calculus;
• Algebra & Geometry -or- Finite Mathematics;
• Three additional OACs.

If you are admitted in another Admission Category you may apply to enrol in the MGT, ECO and MAT courses above if you have the MAT course prerequisites of OAC Calculus and OAC Algebra & Geometry or Finite Mathematics, but you are not guaranteed enrolment in them.

LIFE SCIENCES CATEGORY (INCLUDING PSYCHOLOGY)

If you plan to pursue a Program of Study in one of the Sciences listed below, apply for admission in this Category and present the following six OACs:

• English 1/anglais;
• Calculus;
• Four additional OACs; see table below for OAC prerequisites (in addition to OAC calculus) for the different life science programs.

* These OACs are prerequisites for the Undergraduate Half-courses in Mathematics and Physics that are recommended for those students who are considering graduate programs in Architecture; they are not required for the undergraduate programs in Architecture and Architectural Studies (see Section V: ARC).

PUMP (Preparing for University Math Program)
PUMP is a non-credit, intensive course specially designed to prepare students for entry-level mathematics courses, like calculus and linear algebra. It is designed primarily for students from outside Ontario who require additional pre-university mathematics background. The course costs $600.00, and runs from July 6-August 26, 1999. For more information on PUMP, contact the Office of the Faculty Registrar, 100 St. George Street, Room 1006, Toronto Ontario M5S 3G3.

Application Deadlines
Every attempt is made to process applications as quickly as possible; however, application should be made early in the year for which admission is sought, and no later than:

NOTE: Overseas applicants should apply by March 1.

Students Transferring from Erindale and Scarborough Colleges
Students transferring from Erindale and Scarborough Colleges must follow the degree requirements and observe the course exclusions in the St. George Campus Calendar. For example: the St. George Campus Distribution Requirements must be completed.

Admission with Transfer Credit
Candidates with acceptable standing at other universities, or at other Faculties or Schools of this University including Scarborough College, may be considered for admission with transfer credit provided that the content of the studies for which credit is sought is considered appropriate for inclusion in a degree program offered by the Faculty. The Faculty grants a maximum of five transfer credits to students who have completed the requirements for a degree or diploma. Otherwise a maximum of ten transfer credits may be granted.

Regardless of the number of transfer credits granted, at least two of the three 300+series courses required for a B.A. or B.Sc., and five of the six 300+series courses required for an Honours degree must be completed with a passing mark in this Faculty.

Newly admitted students have one year from the date of their transfer credit assessment, or from the date of their first registration in the Faculty, whichever is later, to request a reassessment or adjustment. The same time limit applies to all departmental interviews.

Admission Restricted to "Part-Time"
Students restricted to a reduced course load on admission may not take more than 3.5 courses in the Winter Session and a maximum of 2.0 courses in the Summer Session. If these students wish to transfer to full-time studies, they may apply through their College Registrar after the session in which they pass at least 4 courses in the Faculty with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.50. (Transfer credits are not counted.)

Admission "On Probation"
Candidates who have attended other universities, or other Faculties or Schools of this University including Scarborough College, and who do not meet the Faculty's requirements for admission may on appeal be admitted "on probation." The academic requirements that must be met by students admitted "on probation" are the same as those required of students who encounter academic difficulties while registered in the Faculty. Refer to Rules and Regulations: Academic Status.

Admission as Special Students
Special Students are registered in the Faculty but are not proceeding towards a degree offered by the Faculty. Most Special Students have completed degree studies and are taking further courses for their own purposes, including admission to graduate studies. Students admitted as degree students cannot become Special students unless they have completed an Honours or Four Year degree, or are returning to the Faculty as Visiting students on a Letter of Permission from another institution. To apply for admission as a Special Student contact Admissions and Awards, 315 Bloor Street, Toronto M5S 1A3 , 978-2190, ask@adm.utoronto.ca.

Admission of External Students to a Second Degree Program
Applicants with a B.A or equivalent from another university who wish to complete a second undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts and Science may apply for admission to a second degree program. Before applying, external candidates are urged to determine whether a second degree is actually required for their purposes; for example, a "make-up" year as a Special Student may satisfy admission requirements for a graduate program. To apply, contact Admissions & Awards, 315 Bloor Street W., Toronto Ontario, M5S 1A3 , 978-2190, ask@adm.utoronto.ca.

Admission as Visiting Students
Students with valid Letters of Permission from other accredited North American universities who have not been officially admitted to the Faculty of Arts and Science may register as Visiting Students at Woodsworth College, taking courses for transfer credit at their own home university. Visiting Student status does not imply acceptance as either a student proceeding towards a degree or a Special Student. Students will be admitted with the status of OKAY and will receive grade point averages and statuses as outlined in Section 6. Students must observe Faculty policies, including the prohibition on repeating a "passed" course. Application deadlines: Summer Session I: March 15, 1999; Summer Session II: June 26, 1999. Deadlines may be extended. For further information contact Woodsworth College, University of Toronto, Toronto M5S 1A9 (978-4444), info@wdw.utoronto.ca. Students previously admitted and registered in the Faculty of Arts and Science who return on a Letter of Permission from another university should re-register as Special Students at their original college.

Admission as Non-Matriculants
Candidates at least twenty-one years of age who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who do not hold the published admission requirements, and who have been residents in Ontario for at least one year, may apply for admission as non-matriculants. They must present proof of age, and must complete, with high standing, at least one of the Pre-University courses offered by Woodsworth College. All candidates should consult Admissions and Awards concerning their eligibility to qualify as a non-matriculant through the Pre-University Program. Further information on the Pre-University Program is also available by contacting Woodsworth College, University of Toronto, Toronto M5S 1A9, 978-2415, info@wdw.utoronto.ca.

Admission of Senior Citizens
Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who are at least sixty-five years of age by the first day of the term, may register in the Faculty at Erindale or Woodsworth Colleges as part-time Special Students. They do not have to meet the academic requirements for admission. Applicants should contact Woodsworth College at 978-2411 (or Erindale College at 905-828-5399) for admission and tuition fee information.

Re-Registration in the Faculty
Students previously registered in this Faculty who wish to return after an absence must submit a Request for Re-registration Form (charge: $24.00) through their College Registrar. Re-registration is necessary for previous students who have not registered in the Faculty in two or more sessions (Winter or Summer) preceding the session for which they intend to re-register. Students who have transferred to other universities, but wish to return to the Faculty on a Letter of Permission should re-register at their original college as Special Students.

Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto
Two new Bachelor of Arts programs in architectural studies -- a major and a specialist -- are offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Science; see under ARC in Section Five of this Calendar. Prospective undergraduate architecture students should apply to the Faculty of Arts and Science via the Humanities and Social Sciences category. No portfolio is required. For students considering professional graduate architecture programs, courses in OAC mathematics and physics are strongly recommended.

Professional Graduate Programs: the Master of Architecture (MArch) and the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) -- individuals who have completed a four-year bachelors degree (BA, BSc, BASc) with a grade point average of B and above are eligible for admission. Preference is given to individuals who have completed a balanced undergraduate education that includes study in the arts, sciences and humanities. For admission to the Master of Architecture, a three-and-one-half-year program, the following courses are highly recommended: a half-course in calculus or higher-level mathematics; a half-course in physics, chemistry, biology or botany; two half courses in the history of art and/or architecture. First contact: Frederic Urban, Faculty Advisor, Student Affairs 978-4323 frederic.urban@utoronto.ca. For admission to the Master of Landscape Architecture, a three-year program, the following courses are highly recommended: biology/ecology, geography, english and history. First contact: Program Director, Robert Wright 978-6788 wright@clr.utoronto.ca

Law
The Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto requires that students successfully complete at least three years of a program leading to a degree at a recognized university (or equivalent), no later than the end of April in the year of entry. Other Ontario law schools may admit students who have completed two years of a degree program. The U of T Faculty of Law looks to a number of factors in considering admissions. These include: academic achievement; Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score; non-academic achievement; the response to disadvantage due to adverse personal or socio-economic circumstances or to barriers faced by cultural or linguistic minorities; motivation and involvement in academic and non-academic activities; and the impact of temporary or permanent physical disabilities. For further Information: Call (416) 978-3716 or Visit the Admissions Office at Falconer Hall, Room 108b, 84 Queen's Park. See the Faculty of Law's Calendar on the World Wide Web.

Teaching
To become an elementary or secondary school teacher in Ontario, follow the steps listed below:

1. Complete a B.A. or B.Sc., or preferably an Honours B.A. or B.Sc. A minimum overall average of 70% in 15.0 full courses or equivalent half courses is normally required. You may apply in the last year of a four-year program.
2. Accumulate experience while studying for your degree, work with people on a regular basis at the age level you wish to teach.
3. After graduation: complete a one-year teacher education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. This program leads to the Bachelor of Education degree and the Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualification. Detailed admission requirements and application procedures can be obtained from the OISE/UT, Office of the Registrar, Preservice Teacher Education Program Admissions Unit.

Health Sciences Professional Programs
All the health sciences programs below require students to have taken at least one course in the humanities or social sciences and one or two courses in Life Sciences. Students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The coherence of the undergraduate educational program, and communication skills are important factors. Requirements are subject to change therefore it is essential to consult the admissions office for each program for more details. Each university has its own specific requirements for admission to health science professional programs which may differ significantly from those at the University of Toronto.

Dentistry (as of 2000-2001) D.D.S.
Minimum of 15 credits; at least two full course equivalents in Life Sciences and at least one full course equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences.

Medicine. M.D.
Minimum of 15 credits; at least two full course equivalents in Life Sciences and at least one full course equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences.

Nursing B.Sc.N.
Minimum of 10 credits, including one full course equivalent in life or physical sciences, one full course in human physiology or its equivalent, one full course or equivalent in the humanities, one full course or equivalent in the social sciences and one-half course in statistics.

Occupational Therapy B.Sc. (OT)
Minimum of 10 credits, including full courses in Psychology and Sociology or Anthropology, a half-course in Developmental Psychology, and a half course in Research Design and Analysis or Statistics. Biology at the introductory university level (or equivalent at the senior high school level) is also required. Physiology is being considered as a requirement for 2000/2001.

Pharmacy B.Sc.Phm.
Students must have a minimum cumulative university average of 65% in at least 5 credits, and have the following prerequisite OAC or University-level courses: English (OAC 1), Biology (OAC or University), Physics (OAC or University), Chemistry (University equivalent to U of T CHM 137Y/135Y), Calculus (University Equivalent to U of T MAT135Y), and two full year equivalents from different subject areas in Humanities and/or Social Science (one at the OAC level and one at the University level).

Physical Therapy B.Sc.PT.
Minimum of 15 credits; at least two full course equivalents in Life Sciences (one full course must be a human/vertebrate physiology course), one Social Science, Humanities or Language course, and one half course in Statistics. A Life Science or Physical Education stream is the most common background.

Radiation Sciences (Nuclear Medicine and Radiography) combined B.Sc.(Rad.Sci)/Diploma University of Toronto and The Michener Institute for Health Science Technology
(An additional stream in Radiation Therapy is being considered). Minimum of 10 credits, including full courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology. A course in statistics is desirable.

Speech Language Pathology: M.H.Sc. (SLP)
Minimum requirement is a four year B.Sc., with courses in the following four areas: one half-course in child development; one full-course in general linguistics; one full-course in elementary statistics; and one full-course in human physiology. In addition, candidates must meet the entry requirements of the school of graduate studies.

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