Get Started on Your Academic Life

Part 1:Program and Degree

Planning

Grades and Study Skills

Part 2:

How to Select

Courses

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transitions, both academic and

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Information Calendar:

• List of courses

• List of programs

• Enrolment requirements

• Program and degree

requirements

• Academic policies

Registrar’s Guide:

• Program and course

enrolment

• Important dates

• OSAP, fees &

scholarships

• Support services on

campus

Degree Requirements

BBABachelor of BusinessAdministration

HBAHonours Bachelor of Arts

HBScHonours Bachelor of Science

COMBINED DEGREES

Environmental Science with Master of

Engineering

Various programs with Master of

Environmental Science

Mental Health Studies with Master of

Social Work

Various programs with Master of

Teaching

DOUBLE DEGREE

Management & Finance (BBA) and

Statistics – Quantitative Finance

Stream (BSc)

Pass 20 credits

Degree Requirements

1

H Course = 0.5 Credit

Y Course = 1.0 Credit

40 H Courses

20 Credits

Degree

Requirements

are listed in the

UTSC Calendar

* Check there for

Double Degree

requirements

Appropriate programs

for degree types

Degree Requirements

2

BBA DEGREE

Management or

Economics

Specialist

HBA / HBSc DEGREE

You can combine programs

from different areas

(e.g. Psychology & English)

Co-op

1 major or1 specialist must be co-op

eligible

HBSc: At least

1 Specialist BSc or1 Major BSc

HBA / HBSc DEGREE

HBA: At least

1 Specialist BA or1 Major BA

1 Specialist 2 Majors

1 Major & 2 Minors

Degree Requirements

YourDegree

20 Credits

Electives

(Varies)

Specialist

12-18.5 Credits

Major

7-9 Credits

Major

7-9 Credits

Major

7-9 Credits

Minor

4-5 Credits

Minor

4-5 Credits

OR

OR

Complete 5 breadth requirements

At least 5 credits at C/D level andat least 1 credit at D level

Degree Requirements

3 4

ELECTIVES1 C level

0.5 D level

SPECIALISTPROGRAM

4 C level0.5 D level

A B C DNatural

sciences

Arts, literature

and language

Quantitativereasoning

History, philosophy

and cultural studies

Social and behavioural sciences

12 distinct credits for morethan one program

Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA)

Degree Requirements

5 6

Some UTSC programs have higher CGPA requirements

3 credits = 6 H coursescan be the same

HBA or

HBSc

Minimum CGPA of 1.85

BA or

BSc

CGPA of at least 1.6, but below 1.85

Major A7 credits

Major B8 credits

Degree Explorer

ReviewCheck your degree and

program requirements.

Degree & ProgramMust complete both

requirements to graduate.

Future PlanEnter courses you plan to take

and assess your progress.

CalendarYou are accountable to the

requirements in the calendar.

http://uoft.me/degreeplanning

Student Web Services

www.acorn.utoronto.ca

Understand Your University GradesGrade GPA Percentage Definitions

A+

A

A-

4.0

4.0

3.7

90-100

85-89

80-84

Excellent

B+

B

B-

3.3

3.0

2.7

77-79

73-76

70-72

Good

C+

C

C-

2.3

2.0

1.7

67-69

63-66

60-62

Adequate

D+

D

D-

1.3

1.0

0.7

57-59

53-56

50-52

Marginal

F 0.0 0-49 Wholly Inadequate

CR No

Value

No Value Credit in a Credit/No Credit

Course

NCRNo

ValueNo Value

No credit in a Credit/No Credit

course

NC% 0.0 No ValueNo credit in a Credit/No Credit

course

Grade Point AverageGPA

Sessional Grade Point AverageSGPA

Cumulative Grade

Point AverageCGPA

50% or higher to pass

Repeat failed course? Both

will count toward your GPA

An “F” remains on transcript

If you pass a course you

cannot repeat it for credit

What do you notice about A.J.’s course choices and grades?

0.50 67 C+

Sessional GPA: 2.94 Cumulative GPA: 2.80

C

Academic Standing

Attemptedless than

3.0 credits (6 courses)

= NOT YET

ASSESSED

CGPA is

1.6or higher

=IN GOOD

STANDING

While on probation,CGPA is

1.6or higher

= IN GOOD

STANDING

While on probation,

SGPA & CGPAless than

1.6=

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

CGPA is less than

1.6 =

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Attemptedat least

3.0 credits(6 courses)

= ASSESSED

UTSC Student

Answer to Questions 16 & 17

UTSC has 2 Program Types

Specific

courses

prior to

applying

Apply on ACORN at specific

times

CGPA

requirement

LIMITED PROGRAMS

No

enrolment

requirement

Enrol on ACORN at anytime

Open to all students

UNLIMITED PROGRAMS

Your Program Options

UTSChas over

180Programs!

Consider These Factors When

Choosing Your Program• What types of programs are available?

• What are you interested in?

• Where do your strengths lie?

• What types of career opportunities are

available?

Resources• Program Tip Sheets, Student

Testimonials & On-line Guide

• MARCH is “Choosing Your Program

Month”

Student Example – A.J.

ADMITTED

Life Science

category

FALL 2019

(Sept-Dec)

5 COURSES

SUMMER 2020

(May-Aug)WINTER 2020

(Jan-Apr)

5 COURSES ON ACORN

(May)BIOA01H3

CHMA10H3

MATA29H3

PSYA01H3

BIOA02H3

CHMA11H3

PSYA02H3

GGRA03H3POLA01H3

POLA02H3

ON ACORN

(March)

+

Applied to

Human

Biology Major

(Limited)

Enrolled in

Political

Science Major

(Unlimited)

Accepted into

Human Biology

Major

Programs and post-degree directions

Further Education Employment

Professional and

Graduate schools

require:

A strong professional profiletakes time to develop!

High

Grades

ExperiencePersonal

Statement

and CV

Interview

Admissions

Testing Reference

Letters

Experience

Education

Interview

Performance

Employers will

ask you for:

References

Skills

Testing

Specific

Courses

Cover

Letter and

Resume

?

Plan to Get Involvedfor Your Success

Clubs & Departmental Student Associations

Student Governance (SCSU)

Peer Programs

Mentorship Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Part-Time Employment

Work Study Jobs

Research Opportunities

Social & Professional Events

Work Integrated Learning in courses

UTSC has

over 250

clubs!

Get Help!

• Professors and Teaching Assistants

• Writing Centre

• English Language Development Centre

• Library

• AIM to Meet University Expectations: Academic Integrity Mattersresources and workshop

• guides.library.utoronto.ca/citing

Do your own work.

Strategy #1

Strategy #2

Give credit where it is due, with clear citation.

Strategy #3

Plan ahead by starting assignments early.

Strategy #4

Achieve An Honest Degree

Do your own NEW work.

Helpful Tips

Course Selection

Course Description

PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics IIA

This second physics course is intended for students in physical and

mathematical sciences programs. Topics include electromagnetism and

special relativity.

Prerequisite: PHYA10H3, [MATA30H3 or MATA31H3]

Corequisite: MATA35H3 or MATA36H3 or MATA37H3.

Exclusion: PHYA22H3, (PHY110Y), PHY132H, PHY135Y, (PHY138Y),

PHY152H

Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

Here is an example of a course description in the Calendar.

PHYA21H3Introduction to

Physics IIA

PHY is the course

discipline or subject

area of the course; in

this case, Physics

A indicates the level of

the course (“A” indicates

the most elementary

level and “D” the most

advanced)

21 the course number that

identifies the course in short

hand form. In most disciplines,

the number has no significance

H indicates the course

credit value

H = half credit (0.5)

Y = full credit (1.0)

3 is the campus identifier

“1” = St. George courses

“3” = UTSC courses

“5” = UTM coursesPHYA21H3Introduction to

Physics IIA

Course Description

CorequisiteA course you

must take in the

same semester

(unless you

have passed it

previously)

Breadth

RequirementIndicates which of

the five breadth

categories the

course belongs to

Brackets[ ] Square

brackets group

courses

( ) Round

brackets

indicate a

course is no

longer offered

ExclusionCourses with content too

similar to this course. If

you are taking or have

passed the courses

listed here you cannot

take PHYA21 for credit

PrerequisiteCourse(s) you

need to take

before you are

qualified to take

this one

PHYA21H3 Introduction to Physics IIAThis second physics course is intended for students in physical

and mathematical sciences programs. Topics include

electromagnetism and special relativity.

Prerequisite: PHYA10H3, [MATA30H3 or MATA31H3]

Corequisite: MATA35H3 or MATA36H3 or MATA37H3.

Exclusion: PHYA22H3, (PHY110Y), PHY132H, PHY135Y,

(PHY138Y), PHY152H

Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences

You may select up to

2.0 credits as Credit/

No Credit.

1.0 in first 4.0 credits at

UTSG/UTM. Overall, up to

5.0 credits.

Yes, you can drop courses! But be careful.

Academic & Fee

deadlines

LWD date

(3.0 credit limit)

Course Selection Tips

Facts about Waitlists

If the course is full? Add yourself to the

waitlist.

Next in line? You will be enrolled automatically .

Check ACORN to see you have been

added.

Didn’t know you’ve been added? Financial &

academic consequences.

Haven’t been added? Add another course.

Waitlist period ends within the first

2 week of classes.

Waitlist courses are factored into

the maximum courses allowed.

Already in lecture section and try to waitlist? Will be removed from the lecture

section you are in.Refer to the Registrar’s

Guide for more information.

You will need: Offer of Admission

Course Planner

Program Options List

Course Selection

Steps

Course Planner - 10 Easy Steps

(Steps: 1 & 2) Admissions Category

a) UTSC Program Options List

- Quick glance of programs in

your admission category

- Co-op students: 1 specialist or

1 major co-op eligible program

b) UTSC Calendar

Review program options and

details (courses, enrolment info)

c) Write down your programs

-1 specialist

-2 majors

-1 major & 2 minors

Admission: 2nd & 3rd column

You are already in a program.

Admission: 1st column

Program Options at UTSC 2019-2020

UTSC has 2 Program Types

Specific

courses

prior to

applying

Apply on ACORN at specific

times

CGPA

requirement

LIMITED PROGRAMS

No

enrolment

requirement

Enrol on ACORN at anytime

Open to all students

UNLIMITED PROGRAMS

Log into the Computer & Open

Timetablewww.utsc.utoronto.ca/timetable

UTSC Calendar www.utsc.utoronto.ca/calendar

Program Type (limited vs unlimited)

http://uoft.me/program-type

(Step 3) Find Program & Course Info

Identify Program type(limited vs unlimited)

http://uoft.me/program-type

Identify First-year courses for your programs www.utsc.utoronto.ca/calendar

For Limited programs, review Enrolment requirements

Timetable Demowww.utsc.utoronto.ca/timetable

Lets look up

Human Biology &

Political Science

Follow

Along!

Course Sequencing

BIOA01H3

&

BIOA02H3

BIOB50H3

&

BIOB51H3

BIOC50H3

BIOD62H3

Enroll in courses

without prerequisites?

Could be removed

from courses at any

time!

(Step 4) Check for Pre-enrolled Courses

Check to see if

courses have been

pre-enrolled into

your schedule

Pre-enrolled into LecturesBIOA01H3, BIOA02H3,

CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3

Added first-year courses for programs

PSYA01H3, PSYA02H3, MATA29H3, POLA01H3, POLA02H3

Added an electiveGGRA03H3

Must add practicals

BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3, CHMA11H3

Joinid login = Acorn login

(Step 5) A.J.’s Course Planner Example

B I O A 0 1 H 3 F 0 1 3 6

C H M A 1 0 H 3 F 0 1 1 2

1 1H 3

H 3

H 3

F

F

F

0 1

0 1

0 3

0 7

M A T A 2 9

P S Y A 0 1

P O L A 0 1

B I O A 0 2 H 3 S 0 1 0 9

C H M A 1 1 H 3 S 0 2 0 6

0 6

H 3

H 3

H 3

S

S

S

0 1

0 1

0 3

0 4

P S Y A 0 2

P O L A 0 2

G G R A 0 3

(Step 6) Electives

Choose your

electives

(Step 7) Create Your Schedule

Use the back of the Course Planner

OR

Use the Timetable Builder

https://ttb.utoronto.caOR

(Steps 8-10) Course Enrolment

Add courses into ACORN

Enrolment Cart & Enrol.

ACORN: Where can I find it?

www.acorn.utoronto.ca

ACORN Homepage

View and Update

Financial

Information

Click to view and

Update Personal

Information

Canvas “Quercus”

Course NameCourse Code

Course NameCourse Code

Similar to Google Classroom

Access course information:

• Assigned readings and videos

• Important announcements

• Assignments, discussions, quizzes

• Grades

Calendar

• View everything you have to do for

all your courses in one place.

Inbox

Reminders

• To do list, coming up

Student Mobile App

(Search “Canvas student”)

Course NameCourse Code

Start Your Course Selection

These links can be found on the

Course Planner uoft.me/courseplanner

UTSC Calendar www.utsc.utoronto.ca/calendar

Timetablewww.utsc.utoronto.ca/calendartimetable

Program Type (limited vs unlimited)

uoft.me/program-type

Program Options at UTSC 2019-2020

Questions after today?

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