St. Michael's College, U of T

If you miss a final exam, contact our office immediately. If you cannot visit us, you can send an email or leave a phone message 24/7.

If you have legitimate reasons for missing a Faculty-scheduled final exam, you will have to petition for a deferred exam. You need to write a letter explaining the reasons, and attaching relevant documentation. You then fill out a petition form and submit it with your letter and documents to our office. Upon receipt of a complete petition package, we forward it to the Faculty’s Petitions Office for a formal decision. Note you will need official documentation that confirms you were unable to attend the exam on the day it was offered. The most common excuse for missed examinations is illness. The only medical document the Petitions Office will accept is the U of T Student Medical Certificate. The Medical Certificate must confirm that the doctor’s care was sought at the time of the missed exam.

For more details see Petitions: A Guide for Students.

You must contact us to arrange a meeting with one of our counsellors as soon as possible. If you appear to have compelling reasons that prevented you from cancelling the course before the official deadline, we may suggest you submit a petition for late withdrawal without academic penalty. Note that the final decision is at the discretion of the Faculty’s Petitions Office and only in exceptional cases does the Faculty approve such requests.

For more details see Petitions: A Guide for Students.

Consideration for term work (e.g., essays, term tests, lab reports) is generally a matter between you and your instructor. If they are satisfied with your reasons for lateness, instructors have the authority to grant extensions up until the end of the final exam period. However, if you require an extension beyond the end of the final exam period, then you must submit a petition. If you believe you have compelling reasons for such consideration, contact us to arrange a meeting with one of our counsellors.

Yes! The Faculty does not accept petitions after the following deadlines:

For Term Work: end of the Final Exam Period
For Deferred Exams: 5 working days after the end of the Final Exam Period
For Late Withdrawal: 6 months after the end of the session

Note that our office will not forward late petitions to the Faculty. If you believe you have justifiable and compelling reasons why you should receive consideration after the deadline, contact us to arrange a meeting with one of our counsellors.

You should contact the department requiring the pre-requisite as it has the discretion to allow you to proceed in the subsequent course. Generally, if you are able to demonstrate that you were passing the course with 60% or better, you have a reasonable case to request an exception.

Most straight-forward petitions are decided within two weeks. However, some take over a month especially if departments or instructors need to be consulted for further information. If a response seems to be taking a long time, contact us and we will ask the Faculty for an update.

You do not receive any refund for a course dropped by petition. According to the University’s fees policy students who remain enrolled in courses beyond the Refund Schedule are not entitled to any refund. If you believe you have compelling reasons as to why you should be exempted from this refund policy, contact us and arrange a meeting with one of our counsellors.

To qualify for graduation, you will have to satisfy both general degree and program requirements.

• To satisfy the Faculty’s general Degree Requirements, you need at least 20.0 appropriate full course equivalents (FCEs) including a minimum of 6.0 FCEs at the 300+ and no more than 6.0 FCEs at the 100 level. Refer to the Degree Requirements at a Glance for a quick overview.
• Check with the relevant department(s) to ensure that you will also meet the program requirements for at least 1 specialist, 2 majors or 1 major and 2 minors.
• Make use of the Faculty’s Degree Navigator and the SMC’s Graduation Checklist for further evaluation of your graduation requirements.
• As always, stay in touch with our counsellors if you have any questions about graduation.

NOTE: By following the above steps you will avoid complications that could delay your graduation.

You may be allowed to enrol in the course via the Dean’s Promise. The Dean’s Promise is the Faculty’s commitment to graduating students to allow them enrolment in courses needed for graduation. Note the Dean’s Promise may not be granted if:

• you are able to enrol in any other available course that would satisfy the missing program or degree requirement.
• you did not attempt to enrol in courses at the earliest possible opportunity ( i.e. once your Start Time began.)
• you change program in the final year of your studies

If you believe you are eligible for the Dean’s Promise, contact us as soon as possible.

Submit an official request for graduation on the Student Web Service (ROSI) in the session you plan to complete your last courses, from early October to early December for Spring Convocation and from early July to early September for Fall Convocation. Refer to the Sessional Dates in your Calendar. If you miss the deadline to request graduation, contact us as soon as possible.

When you login to ROSI to request graduation, ROSI will communicate to you the degree you might be eligible to receive. If you wish to graduate, but with a different degree from the one specified (e.g., ROSI indicates that you might be eligible to receive an Hon. B.A., but you wish to graduate with an Hon. B.Sc.), please contact us.

Prospective graduands should receive the following documents from the University:

1. a Program of Study Assessment form (late April for Spring Convocation/early October for Fall Convocation) from the program sponsor;
2. a letter from the Office of Convocation providing details of the convocation ceremony (late March for Spring Convocation /mid-October for Fall Convocation);
3. a Statement of Results (or letter for non-registered students) from the Office of the Faculty Registrar confirming degree eligibility (early June for Spring Convocation /late October for Fall Convocation).

Please note, the above correspondence arrives towards the end of the academic session and shortly before the time of graduation. Therefore, students are expected to have observed the Faculty’s graduation requirements at the beginning of the session as there would be no time to remedy any missing requirements by that time.

There could be a number of reasons but the most common is missing the deadline to request graduation on ROSI. The deadlines are early December for Spring Convocation and early September for Fall Convocation. You should contact our office as soon as possible. After a review of your records, we may be able to add a degree request on your behalf.

If you earn a Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above by the time of graduation, you will graduate with High Distinction. This achievement is noted on your diploma and transcript.

If you earn a Cumulative GPA of 3.20 to 3.49 by the time of graduation, you will graduate with Distinction. This achievement is noted on your diploma and transcript.

The Faculty issues Eligibility to Graduate Letters to both employers and graduate schools. Complete a Request Form and submit it by mail, fax or in person to the Office of the Faculty Registrar, 100 St. George St., Room 1006, Toronto, ON, M5S 3G3, Fax: 416-978-2487. There is fee for this service and the processing time is normally 3 business days.

The Faculty issues Graduation Confirmation Letters. Complete a Request Form and submit it by mail, fax or in person to the Office of the Faculty Registrar, 100 St. George St., Room 1006, Toronto, ON, M5S 3G3, Fax: 416-978-2487. There is fee for this service and the processing time is normally 3 business days.

No, you may only attend the ceremony at which your degree is conferred. Due to space limitations, you cannot be accommodated in alternate or future ceremonies.

You may collect your diploma in person from the Office of Convocation, 215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor, Room 301.
You may also send another person to collect it on your behalf. That individual must provide a letter of authorization from you that includes your student number, degree earned and signature. The authorized person must also provide suitable identification.
Alternatively, you may have your diploma mailed to you, for a fee, to almost any location worldwide. To exercise this option, please complete the Diploma Mailing Request Form.
For more details contact the Convocation Office at 416-978-5940.
convocation.office@utoronto.ca.

Note: Students should verify their eligibility to graduate for the Spring 2008 convocation with their Registrar. All students must rsvp and request tickets on-line.

Refer to the following important messages by the Office of Convocation at http://www.utoronto.ca/convocation/index.html

Schedule

Rental of Academic Regalia (gowns & hoods) (Opens May 5)

Guest Ticket Pick Up

Extra Tickets

Important Dates

Ceremony Information

Graduation Timelines and Checklist

Accessibility Services and Students with a Disability

Not Attending Your Convocation Ceremony? How to Obtain your Diploma

Timelines and Checklist

Campus Map (St. George Campus)

Graduation Timelines and Checklist

FAQ’s

Parking

Flowers

Convocation Photography

Please visit our office and complete a Degree Cancellation Form. If you are unable to come for a visit, send us a signed letter by fax stating your name, student number, the degree type you wish to cancel (i.e. H.B.A., H. B.Sc. or B.Com.) and the reason for cancellation. Our fax number is: (416) - 926- 7266.

“Yes, there is life after U of T...”

After graduation, you are entitled to a number of special privileges. Be sure to obtain an Alumni ID Card because some services require proof of your alumni status ( see Alumni Card Info and Order Form.) Alumni services include:

Affinity Programs
Home and auto insurance, extended health insurance, wealth management, University of Toronto Affinity MasterCard
Alumni Travel Program
The annual lineup offers outstanding travel destinations
Athletics and Clubs
Alumni rates at the Athletic Centre, Faculty Club and Hart House
Career Services
Counselling and employment services for two years after graduation
E-mail Forwarding
Your @utoronto address forwards messages to any e-mail address you choose
Library Privileges
Stack access to all U of T libraries, access to electronic resources, and more

A Subject POSt (Program Of Study) is a group of courses in a specific discipline. There are three levels of programs: specialist, major and minor. You are required to enrol in at least 1 specialist, 2 majors or 1 major and 2 minors at the end of the session in which you complete your fourth full-course equivalent. Here is a list of programs offered by the Faculty of Arts and Science including detailed program descriptions and requirements.

First, recognize there may be a great deal of expectation and pressure on you from parents, guardians and peers. Consider their persuasion as a sign of love and affection for you. Trust that their love is everlasting regardless of the path that you decide is best for you.

Now, you are ready to evaluate the following factors and choose a program that is right for you!

• Your Interests - Studying subjects that are interesting to you means you will enjoy your university experience, you will be more focused in your learning and achieve higher marks.

• Your Strengths - Examine where your skills lie. Are you a good writer, problem solver, organizer, researcher? Are you good with numbers or do you do well in creative expression? Assessing your strengths and understanding those required by different programs would give you a better idea as to which programs are best for you.
• Your Performance - It is important to assess your performance as you complete your first year. Evaluate the quality of your performance in variety of topics. Select programs that give you exposure to the topics in which you earned good results.

Begin by looking through the list of programs offered by the Faculty. There are about 300 programs and 2000 related courses giving you a broad range of possibilities. Examine program descriptions and requirements and do not hesitate to contact sponsoring departments for additional information. Take into account your interests, strengths, current and anticipated Grade Point Average, future academic objectives and your goals for employment. Be realistic! Choose programs with features that suit you.

When you are ready to add your program choices to your record, carefully review details and procedures on How to Enrol in a Subject POSt and contact our office if you have any questions.

In most cases, you are required to use the requirements that were in effect at the time of your Subject POSt enrolment. However, we strongly suggest you regularly communicate with program advisors to ensure satisfactory progress in your program.

Some overlaps may be allowed in combination of programs. However, there is a limit. According to the Faculty’s general Degree Requirements, you must include twelve distinct credits among your programs. For example, if the requirements for your two major programs total 14 Full Course Equivalents (FCEs), to incorporate twelve distinct credits, you may overlap up to 2 FCEs and no more. If you are concerned you may not have twelve distinct credits among your programs, contact us for an academic advising session.

If you have received a specified transfer credit (e.g. SOC101Y), then it will count towards any program that requires SOC101Y. However, If you have been granted an unspecified transfer credit (e.g. CHM1***), it is important to check with your Program Sponsor and determine if this unspecified credit meets your program requirements.

Before the beginning of each session establish what courses are required to fulfill the Program Requirements that you are either considering or actively pursuing. Review Course Descriptions and verify you satisfy any published pre-requisite or co-requisite. Consider what courses you will be taking in future sessions to ensure you are including all necessary pre-requisites now. Make sure you are in compliance with the Faculty’s Exclusion policy.

It is also recommended that you consider the general Degree Requirements when making your course selection. If you are still having difficulty choosing courses upon reviewing these requirements you are urged to arrange an appointment with one of our academic advisors.

Prerequisites provide the foundation needed to succeed in your future courses, and you are expected to comply with them.
However, if you believe you have compelling reasons to receive exemption from a prerequisite, contact the sponsoring Department. Occasionally, the Department and/or the instructor may grant you permission to take the course without the prerequisite. Failure to receive such approval may result in your removal from the course at any time prior to or during the session.

There are several reasons why you might not be able to add a course:

1. You are attempting to add the course outside the open enrolment round.
   • See the Enrol in Courses section in the Registration Handbook and Timetable for the open enrolment dates
2. The course may have enrolment indicators (P, PE, AE, RP, R, or E) that are preventing you from enrolling in the course.
   • Check to see whether an enrolment indicator is placed in ‘Ind’ column of the course listing in the Registration Handbook and Timetable.
3. The course is full and there is no waitlist option.
   • If there is no waitlist function for the course (indicated by an ‘N’ in the Wait List column of the course listing in the Registration Handbook and Timetable) and ROSI indicates it is full, it is recommended that you check the course’s status on ROSI periodically in the hope of securing an opening.
4. The course may not be offered in the current session.
   • Not all courses described in the Arts and Science Calendar are offered for the current session. Check the Courses Not Offered section of the Registration Handbook and Timetable to see whether the course you are attempting to add is not being offered in the current session.

If you are still having difficulties adding the course please contact us.

If you try to enrol in a course that is full, in some cases, ROSI will give you the option of adding your name to a waiting list. Take advantage of this feature.
If the course does not have a waitlist function, keep trying to add the course on ROSI. Another student may drop the course and create a space for you.
While you attempt to find a spot in the course, enrol in an alternate course in case no space becomes available in your first choice.

It may or may not be possible to reinstate yourself into the course.
Occasionally, during the enrolment period, any available space is taken by another student. In this case, keep trying to re-add the course on ROSI until the last day of course enrolment As another student may drop the course and create a space for you. You should immediately join the waiting list for the course if it has one. However, make sure you have an alternative plan in case the course remains full.

If you dropped the course after the enrolment period, contact us immediately. After examining your case, we may be able to accept a petition from you for reinstatement into the course.

You must be enrolled in at least 3.0 full course equivalents (FCEs) over the course of the fall/winter Session to be considered a full-time student. For OSAP purposes, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 1.5 FCEs in each of the fall and winter semesters to be considered full-time for the academic year.

A minimum of 1.5 FCEs over the summer session is considered full-time.

Although we do not encourage it, you are allowed to take up to 6.0 Full Course Equivalents (FCEs) during the fall/winter and 2.0 FCEs during the summer session. Bear in mind that these are heavy course loads that could bring about excessive stress and significantly lower grades. Generally, students enrol in 5.0 FCEs during the fall/winter session if they wish to graduate after four years of studies.

You need to visit our office and request a “course overload.” Depending on your GPA, we may or may not approve an overload of courses. Note that even one extra course could greatly increase your workload and negatively affect your GPA. Often it is more prudent to spread out your remaining courses in order to maintain your GPA and your sanity!

With some exceptions, you may enrol in most courses offered by UTM and UTSC, but you are responsible to:

• ensure that these courses do not duplicate and are not exclusions to those you have already taken.
• check with your program advisor regarding the acceptability of these courses for program requirements.
• contact us for a counselling appointment to verify acceptability of these courses for degree requirements.

By following these steps you will avoid complications that could delay your graduation.

You must apply for a Letter of Permission (LOP). This letter, issued by the Faculty of Arts and Science, confirms whether or not you would be eligible to receive transfer credits for courses offered by other institutions. It is important to review the eligibility requirements and submit an application for a LOP early as requests for Letters of Permission may take several weeks to process!

Visit us for a Drop in Appointment:

• On Mondays from 2 to 4pm and Wednesdays from 10 to 12 and from 2 to 4pm on a first come, first serve basis.
• Appointments are limited to simple issues that can be resolved within a 10 minute consultation.
• You may not request to see a specific counsellor during the drop in period.

Schedule a Counselling Appointment:

• If you wish to speak with a specific counsellor or if you have a more complicated issue, you are required to book an appointment.
• Appointments can be booked in person or by telephone.

You may contact us to schedule an appointment with any of the following members of our staff.

Academic related matters:

Financial related matters:

We review our emails every work day and attempt to answer all inquiries within three business days. From July to September, when the volume of student inquiries is high, we will send a reply as soon as possible.

In order to request a transfer to St. Michael’s College, you are required to write a brief statement that includes your intent to transfer and summarizes why you would like to join our College. This statement should be addressed to our Registrar Damon Chevrier.

No further action is required as long as you do not add courses for the upcoming session. If you decide to return at a future date, please contact our office.

No, you may not repeat a course you have already passed. While occasionally students ask to do so to “upgrade” an inferior mark, the Faculty does not permit repeating passed courses. The only exception is when a specific grade in a course is required for admission into a limited enrolment program within the Faculty of Arts and Science. Students may repeat such a course only once as an “extra” course. Although the grade for the “extra” course will appear on the transcript, it has no effect on the Grade-Point Average. We strongly suggest you contact us for a counselling appointment if you are contemplating repeating a course.

Yes, you may repeat a course that you have not passed previously. However, before attempting the course again, examine the reasons for not doing well initially. Were there extenuating circumstances affecting your performance? If so, contact our counsellors for professional advice. Were the course contents ambiguous? If so, meet with the instructor and seek clarification. Did you have problems managing your time, taking effective lecture notes or preparing for tests? If so, seek assistance from our knowledgeable staff at the SMC Writing Centre and the University’s Counselling & Learning Skills Services.

If you decide to repeat the course, you will receive a new grade for the second attempt. Note however, the mark you received in your first attempt will continue to appear on your transcripts.

We strongly suggest you contact us for a counselling appointment if you are contemplating repeating a course.

It is important to examine your present study habits to determine if your skills need improvement. For example, do you manage your time efficiently; do you take effective lecture notes; are your written skills up to the university’s standards; could you improve on exam writing techniques; how are you handling the high pressure university environment filled with deadlines and high expectations? We strongly suggest you contact our counselors and the knowledgeable staff at the SMC Writing Centre and the University’s Counselling & Learning Skills Services for guidance.

Yes, there is. The first 6 full credits at the 100-level will be counted towards your Arts and Science degree. Any further 100-level credits will be considered “extra” credits and not included in the overall credit count towards graduation nor your Grade Point Average. However, these “extra credits” may be used to fulfill program requirements. Generally students who take extra credits do so either for their personal interest in a subject or to fulfill program requirements.

If you believe an arithmetical error has been made in calculating your mark, complete the application for a Recheck of Course Mark, indicating precisely where you think the error has occurred.

If you believe your final examination has been incorrectly marked in its substance, complete the application for Reread of Final Examination. You will be required to explain why you think your answers are correct by refering to sources such as as course handouts, textbooks and lecture notes.

Note deadlines for requesting a recheck or a reread:

• February examinations: the following August 31
• April/May examinations: the following November 15
• June examinations: the following January 15
• August examinations: the following February 28/29
• December examinations: the following June 30

The probationary status is the Faculty’s warning to you about your substandard performance. This status is given to students who have attempted at least four full course equivalents and have a Cumulative GPA of less than 1.50. Similar performance at the subsequent session will lead to suspension for a period of one year. Those previously suspended for one year will receive a three year suspension. Permanent suspension is given to those who served a previous three year suspension status.

While you are on probationary status, you need an Annual GPA/Sessional GPA of at least 1.70 at the end of any winter/summer session or a Cumulative GPA of at least 1.50 to avoid Suspension from the Faculty. Once you reach a Cumulative GPA of at least 1.50 you will be placed In Good Standing.

Refer to your Calendar under the Faculty’s Rules & for full details on Academic Standing.

Note that being placed On Academic Probation means it is time for serious reflection before enrolling in the next session. See the following question.

Yes, but remember while you are on probationary status, you need an Annual GPA/Sessional GPA of at least 1.70 at the end of any winter/summer session or a Cumulative GPA of at least 1.50 to avoid Suspension from the Faculty. Once you reach a Cumulative GPA of at least 1.50 you will be placed In Good Standing. Refer to your Calendar under the Faculty’s Rules & Regulations for full details on Academic Standing.

Moreover, make sure you examine the reasons for not doing well in the previous courses that resulted in you probationary status. Did you face extenuating circumstances i.e. health and personal difficulties? Did you loose interest in the subject areas you selected? Did you have trouble with time management, memory & concentration, effective note taking, exam preparation, stress management? Have you sought assistance from our counsellors and also from those at the SMC Writing Centre and the University’s Counselling & Learning Skills Services? Are you positive that similar factors will not curtail your abilities again in the next session? If so, proceed to the next session, but “proceed with caution.” Start the next session with a lighter course load. It is better to complete fewer courses with a strong Grade Point Average rather than attempting a heavy course load with inferior results.

There are different deadlines for F, Y or S section courses. You are required to observe the Sessional Dates in your Calendar and contact us if you have any questions.

If you have not registered with us within the previous 12 months, you must submit a Request for Re-registration Form (charge $24) to reactivate your file. Because some courses tend to fill up early in the enrolment period, we strongly recommend you reactivate before the beginning of course enrolment, preferably by July for the fall/winter session and by April for the summer session. We also suggests you make arrangements to meet with one of our counsellors to go over possible changes in policies and procedures as well as to clarify the degree requirements you are following.

Indeed, it is important to examine your present study habits to determine if your skills need improvement. For example, do you manage your time efficiently; do you take effective lecture notes; are your written skills up to the university’s standards; could you improve on exam writing techniques; how are you handling the high pressure university environment filled with deadlines and high expectations? Help is available by knowledgeable staff at the SMC Writing Centre and the University’s Counselling & Learning Skills Services.

Counsellors at our office are always available to give you general advice. In addition, the University of Toronto Career Centre offers a full range of services to currently enrolled students and recent graduates. Register with the Career Centre and take advantage of the following resources:

Career Counselling & Practice Interview Workshops
Resume & Cover Letter Clinic
Career Resource Library
Work Opportunities Database
Work Study Program
Graduating Student Employment Service
Recent Graduates Employment Service

Most Arts & science Graduates are recruited for their trained mind and not for their specialist knowledge. Their abilities to think critically together with problem solving, presentation and decision making skills provide them with opportunities in a large variety of fields such as: government, not-for-profit, management, human resources, finance, advertising, sales, libraries, and even starting own business.

The U of T Career Centre offers numerous up to date job listings online. Part time Jobs, Summer Recruitment, Work Study Program, Graduating Student Employment Service, are all examples of opportunities available. To access these listings you must register with the Career Centre.

• Look for on-campus positions on the Career Centre On-line.
• Check departmental websites for job listings.
• Consider applying to Work Study Programs.
• Market yourself by submitting your resume to potential on-campus employers. Use the following list as a starting point:

Admissions and Awards
Athletic Centre
Bookstore
Facilities & Services
Food Services
Grounds Services
Hart House
Libraries
Nona Macdonald Visitors Centre
St. Mike’s Employment Directory
U of T Students' Union (formerly SAC)

Tuition Fees and Books Costs: The current tuition fees for domestic students at St. Michael’s College range from approximately $5,500 to $9,500 depending on your program of study. For information on a specific program see the University of Toronto's Student Accounts. Books cost approximately $750 to $1,400. Additional costs for instruments, field trips, etc. may be incurred.

Living Costs: Your choice of accommodation is a major factor in determining total living expenses. The cost varies depending on single or double occupancy, meal plans & food services. The current fees at St. Michael’s College range from approximately $8,000 to $9,600. For more details see residence at SMC.

For a comprehensive list of residence facilities at U of T and related costs consult the Residence section of the U of T Housing Service.

For Off-campus residence consult the Off-Campus Housing section at the U of T Housing Service.

Other Living Expenses: transportation, personal effects and other miscellaneous items must also be included.

You may pay at a BANK MACHINE or at a TELLER using the remittance section of your invoice. You may also pay using TELEPHONE or ONLINE banking if your financial institution offers this service. For telephone or online banking service, provide your financial institution with your account number and the name 'University of Toronto.' Your account number is printed in a box located on the top right-hand corner of your paper invoice and is also displayed on your account shown on the Student Web Service (ROSI). It consists of the first five characters of your surname (in capital letters) and 10 numbers which is your student number with leading zeroes.

Make sure you keep your receipt or your confirmation number. It is your proof of payment and may be requested to follow up on any payment problems.

It normally takes five business days, sometimes longer, for the bank to process a payment and the amount to be updated to your University account. Check your account again in a few days.

Your invoice reflects your courses as it existed at the time of printing. You are not sent another invoice when you change courses. When you change courses, your account is adjusted accordingly. Check your revised account balance on the Student Web Service (ROSI) and use the remittance slip attached to the invoice you have already received to make a payment.

There are three methods by which you may pay your fees.

1. Send a bank draft or money order in Canadian funds, payable to the University of Toronto. Mail or courier payment to Student Accounts, University of Toronto, 215 Huron Street, 2nd floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A2.
2. Have the friend or relative in Toronto pay your tuition at the bank (you must provide them with an invoice to do this) or send it toStudent Accounts, as in #1 above.
3. Transfer funds from your bank to the University of Toronto bank account at the Royal Bank of Canada, 648 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2H7; Transit & Account#058020000018, FI #003. The Swift/Sort Code is ROYCCAT2.

Your SMC and/or U of T scholarship will not be posted to your account until late September or October, after you have registered. If the scholarship covers the minimum payment required for registration, you may request a deferral of payment in order to register. See Deferral of Payment for Scholarship. If the scholarship does not cover the minimum payment, then pay the minimum payment or the total tuition amount, less the amount of the scholarship, in order to register.

Currently, the University does not accept credit card payments. All payments are made at a participating financial institution or directly at Student Accounts, University of Toronto, 215 Huron Street, 2nd floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A2.

Depending on the timing of course cancellation, you may or may not be eligible for refunds. Please carefully review the Fee & Refund Schedules and remember to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note there are different refund schedules for different types of fees:

Academic & Incidental fees - Check the refund schedules on the Student Account Information sheet enclosed with your registrationinvoice or check the Fee & Refund Schedules on the Student Accounts website.

Ancillary fees for specific courses or programs, which were assessed as part of your tuition, are refunded only during the 100% refund period for the course or program.

UHIP premiums , charged if you are an international student, are refunded only upon authorization of the insurance company. Refer to the International Student Centre for further details.

The Student System Access fee is non-refundable.

Residence fees are determined by the residence. Consult your residence office.

You may opt-out of the Health portion and receive a refund of the fees charged to you, if you are covered by another comparable plan. Anyone may request a refund of the Dental portion. You must apply to withdraw from the plan at the beginning of each session by completing an opt-out form. Note this only applies to domestic students – international students are not permitted to opt out.

Your health and dental plans are administered by the University of Toronto students’ union, formerly the Students’ Administrative Council. Please direct any further questions to the Plan Administrator at health@sac.utoronto.ca or (416) 978-4911 ext. 227.

T2202As are Tuition & Education Amounts tax receipts issued to all students who paid tuition for courses in the previous calendar year. These show the amount of tuition that can be deducted for income tax purposes as well as the number of months eligible for the education deduction.

The Tuition & Education Amounts Certificate,T2202A, for the previous calendar year is made available on the Student Web Service (ROSI) in late February. Forms for previous years are available now. Forms are not mailed; please view the form online and print if you wish.

Tuition Fees and Books Costs: The current tuition fees for international students at St. Michael’s College range from approximately $18,500 to $24,000 depending on your program of study. For information on a specific program see the University of Toronto's Student Accounts. Books cost approximately $750 to $1,400. Additional costs for instruments, field trips, etc. may be incurred.

Living Costs: Your choice of accommodation is a major factor in determining total living expenses. The cost varies depending on single or double occupancy, meal plans & food services. The current fees at St. Michael’s College range from approximately $8,000 to $9,600. For more details see residence at SMC.

For a comprehensive list of residence facilities at U of T and related costs consult the Residence section of the U of T Housing Service.
For Off-campus residence consult the Off-Campus Housing section of the U of T Housing Service.

Other Living Expenses: transportation, personal effects and other miscellaneous items must also be included.

The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is compulsory for all international students. It provides affordable insurance to pay the cost of the hospital and medical services that international students in Ontario and their families might need to maintain their health while in Canada.

You are advised not to purchase another health insurance plan while in Canada unless you are covered under one of the pre-approved plans listed by the International Student Centre.

Please see the University Health Insurance Plan, and the International Student Centre websites for further details and premiums.

• On-Campus Employment

If you are a full-time student, you do not need a work permit for on-campus employment. For a comprehensive list of On-campus jobs refer to Employment Services at the Career Centre.

• Off-Campus Employment

For off-campus employment in Canada, you must first obtain a work permit. Be sure to stay in touch with the International Student Centre (ISC) for application procedures and expert guidance on how to obtain work permits.

The University's Work-Study Program is a Government funded program designed to assist domestic students, and international students are usually not eligible for Work-Study positions. However, occasionally under special circumstances, international students may receive permission to apply for these positions. Please visit the Office of Admissions and Awards for details about the special circumstances and conditions of eligibility for the Work-Study Program.

Financial assistance is generally not available for international students. Canadian Immigration requires all international students to show that they have adequate resources before admitting them to Canada. However, under exceptional circumstances if there is evidence that your financial conditions have changed since arrival, you may apply for grant assistance. In no instance would the amount of a grant be sufficient to cover your total university costs.

“There's something for everyone at U of T!”

Extra-curricular activities are an integral and significant part of the University student experience. Get involved outside the classroom and make the most of your experience as a student.

Every year several athletic, cultural, social and spiritual activities are organized at St. Michael’s College. Make sure you visit Campus Life at SMC, and remember there is “life beyond the classroom.”

Moreover, here at the University of Toronto you can choose from approximately 400 Students Clubs and Campus Groups, close to 60 Student Societies, about 20 Campus Media Organizations, more than 30 Hart House Clubs & Committees and more!

For up to date events and involvement opportunities visit Student Affairs at the University of Toronto.

You can find the locations of your classes on your personal timetable available from ROSI. Location codes appear beside each course listing. The code consists of two elements (e.g., SS2117): a two-letter building code and a room number (some buildings do not have room numbers, like Convocation Hall [CH]). You can check the campus map for the building codes and location.

You may buy new and used books in person on campus or order on-line. Course books and book lists are available on the U of T Bookstore website or at the Bookstore, 214 College St., in the Koffler Student Services Centre. Students also sell used books informally by posting notices on campus. Keep your eye out for notices for your courses.

Your transcripts are issued by the University of Toronto Transcript Centre (UTTC), located in Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street, Room 1006. A fee of $10.00 (subject to change) is charged for each transcript. The fastest and most efficient way is by ordering your transcript on the Student Web Service (ROSI). You can pay with VISA or MasterCard online.
If any of your registrations were prior to September 1978, you must complete a Transcript Request Form.

Visit our office to request such a letter. We issue Confirmation of Enrolment letters that are accepted by various institutions. We do not charge a fee for this service.

You may pick up OSAP and other Provincial Student Loan documents from our office. You are required to bring your SIN card, your T-Card and a void cheque or your account information for the processing of your loan documents.

Numerous spiritual services are made available by the St Michael’s College Chaplaincy.

To accommodate the diverse spiritual needs of our students, a number of multi-faith prayer facilities are also available throughout the Campus. For a list of these locations, visit Student Affairs.

To be eligible for the GO Transit student rate, you must be in full time attendance (i.e. registered in 3.0 full course equivalents (FCEs) during the fall/winter or 1.5 FCEs during the summer session.) Visit our office if you need a GO Transit Form.

Visit our office as soon as possible upon losing your T-Card. After confirming your identity, we will issue you a TCard Replacement Form. You will then need to submit this form to the T-Card Office in Room 2054A, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street. Note that there is a fee for the replacement of lost cards.