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W e l c o m e t o t h e u t m f a m i l y !

We are so excited to welcome you to the University of TorontoMississauga! There is so much for you to discover and explore duringand beyond your first year.

This workbook was designed with you in mind. Follow along with usby watching short videos, and plan your first year through guidedexercises.

We also left room for you to make this book your own - take notes orwrite down questions to ask us during our live events which you canregister for through the New Students website.

Together, we will help you plan for your first year, so let’s get started!

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Add/drop and manage your coursesView your tuition invoiceManage your student life at UTMOrder e-transcriptsUpdate your personal contact information

Important dates & deadlinesCourse enrolment information and policiesHow to register by paying or deferring your feesTips on managing your CGPA, and more!

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Use this website to confirm if a course is beingoffered, and if so, when and how (online, in-person or both)Check if your course has enrolment controlslisted in a red box (see below for an example)

Academic policies and regulationsProgram entry and program completionrequirementsCourse descriptions and requirementsCourses listed are not always offered every term

What are enrolment controls and why are they important?Enrolment controls limit initial enrolment to a group of eligible students who meetvery specific criteria when course enrolment first begins.

This does not necessarily mean that you cannot enrol in the course at all – it maysimply mean that you can try again at a later date!

Read this information carefully to avoid disappointment and confusion when you areenrolling in courses on ACORN.

Give it a try! Visit utm.utoronto.ca/timetable and search for BIO152H5F. Enrolmentcontrols can be found in the red box (see screenshot below as an example).

Is your enrolment blocked on July 21?

If your start time has already begun, but you're not able to add a course, don't panic!

Search the course on the Timetable website, and check the enrolment controls. Ifyou are not eligible to add the course on July 21, you may be able to enrol in it at adifferent date/time. You can add a back-up course in the meantime.

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What type of degree do you hope to graduate with?

In order to graduate, how many total credits do you need to complete?

NOTES/QUESTIONS TO ASK:

1 Specialist or2 Majors or1 Major & 2 Minors

Programs Options at UTMUse the UTM Programs Chart for a quick overview of your options. Forprogram entry and completion requirements, visit the Academic Calendar.

Program combinations you can do are:

Which programs are you Interested In?Below, select up to 3 programs that you are interested in. You will use thisto help you choose your courses in the next exercise.

Type 1,2, or 3?

Specialist, Majoror Minor?

Program name

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NOTES/QUESTIONS TO ASK:

Check out Program Plans! Each unique plan will give you anoverview of the academic and co-curricular opportunities at UTMand help you navigate your way to success! It is packed with tipsand resources to help you develop essential skills from Year 1 - 4.

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In-person and online rotation

Online synchronous

Online with an in-person final exam**Use the Timetable to confirm if it is synchronous or asynchronous

Online asynchronous

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LEC8

LEC6

LEC999x

This year, you will be able to choose how you learn - whether you prefer tostudy online, in-person, or a mix of both, we will teach you where you are.

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For each programthat you listed onpage 7, find the firstyear required coursesin the Calendar.

Here is an example.

You can choose one program, or combine up to three programs. It's up to you! You do nothave to fill in every blank box that you see above. Use the spaces as you need them. If youchose one program, you can move on to exploring your electives!

C h o o s i n g c o u r s e sN O W T H E F U N B E G I N S !

Program name Program name Program name

Some programs have one required first year 100-level course, while others have multiple, as we can see in theexample above. Read the Calendar carefully, and list your required 100-level courses below. By starting with yourrequired courses first, you will then see how many electives or distribution requirements you have room to take.

What electives are you interested in?Electives are courses that are NOT a part of your program. For example, Psychologywould be an elective for a student studying an English Specialist.

Use the spaces below (as many or as little as you need) to list courses that you wouldlike to take that are outside of the program you chose.

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If you rank your electives by which ones you want to take, you will know exactlywhich ones to try adding first. If your first choice is full on July 21, you can move onto the next course, etc. You should also consider your ranking by how well thecourse fits into your weekly timetable. For example, it should not conflict with othercourses (especially required ones!).

Course code and titleUse the spaces below (as many or as little as you need) to list electives that you would like to take.

Rank

On course enrolment day (July 21), this list can be useful as a list of back-up coursesto take if another course is full. If that happens, just refer back to your list, and typethe code into ACORN for a stress free, quick-action solution!

Once you have a list of courses that you have to take or are interested in, youcan move on to building your weekly schedule! Search each course code in theUTM Timetable.

Here, you'll find if/when the course is offered, who is teaching it, the deliverymode, and whether or not there are any enrolment controls (in the red box).

Do any of the courses that you chose have an enrolment control? If a course that you are interested in has an enrolment control listed in the redbox, read it carefully. If you cannot add it right away, are you eligible to tryagain at a later date/time? If so, make note of this below:

If you cannot add a course right away on July 21, you may need to find someback-up courses to add instead while you wait for the priority enrolment to lift.If you are able to enrol in the course you originally wanted at a later time, youcan drop your back-up course(s).

Course code Enrolment control - when can you add it?

On the Timetable website, you can click on the button to create adraft version of your weekly timetable for the Fall term, and another for theWinter term.

Since elective courses are not required for your program, you have moreflexibility to decide what day and time works best for you. For example, if thecourse starts at 8am, but you prefer afternoon classes, you can decide whetherto to enrol in the course, or find a different elective to take.

Here's an example of what a schedule may look like for a student studyingBiology.

Notice that there are no conflicts in their schedule. They also have time forbreaks, and other commitments and obligations such as family, personal,academic, social, health, work, volunteering and other activities!

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Save a copy of your Timetable Planner as PDF or take a screenshot of it onceyou're happy with your choices (it will not save your work once you exit).

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How many courses should I take?This is up to you! A standard course load in the Fall-Winter is 5.0 credits, if youwish to complete your degree in 4 years. You are considered a full-time student ifyou enrol in 3.0 credits or more in the Fall-Winter session. If you are taking 0.5 –2.5 credits, you are considered a part-time student.

What courses should I take?Our best advice is to consider your interests, academic strengths, and don’t beafraid to try something new! Your first year is a great time to explore the optionsthat are available to you at UTM. Pay close attention to the required courses forthe program(s) you hope to pursue!

When do I choose a program?Students typically apply for a program after first year. You can choose tocomplete 1 Specialist program, or combine programs (2 Majors or 1 Major and 2Minors). Review Your U of T Degree with Dray.

What do you do if a course I want to take is full?Add yourself to the waitlist. This is a virtual line up that will let us know thatyou’re interested in a course that was full at the time you tried to enrol.Alternatively, you can choose a different course with spaces available. Deleteunwanted courses right away to avoid any fees! Your spot on the waitlist willchange throughout the Summer, and September. Please be patient!

Is it okay to have conflicts in my schedule?Simply put, you cannot be in two places at once! If you have a conflict, ACORNwill flag this for you in RED when you view your Fall or Winter timetable. Everyeffort should be made to finalize your courses by the end of the first week ofclasses. If you choose to keep a conflict on your schedule, you risk missingimportant work, course content, and even in-class tests!

F i n a l t i p s & a d v i c e

Course meeting section - LEC, TUT, PRAEach course has a lecture (LEC), where U of T faculty bring course material to life!Some lectures meet multiple times a week, or once a week. The Timetable willtell you when and where each meeting section is held, and whether it is in-person (LEC0 or LEC8), online synchronous (LEC9), or online asynchronous(LEC999).

You may also see tutorial (TUT) or practical (PRA) offered as part of your course.These are mandatory meeting sections that provide you with an opportunity towork in smaller groups, ask questions, have in-depth discussions with otherstudents, or get hands on experience.

If a course has a lecture, tutorial, and practical, make sure to enrol in one of each.

Making changes to Your Weekly ScheduleThroughout the summer, and before classes begin, you can add, drop, or modifyyour weekly course schedule as you need.

You can make changes to F and Y courses on ACORN until September 21, 2021.For S courses, you can continue to make changes until January 23, 2022.

Once classes begin, there are academic and financial deadlines that areimportant for you to keep track of. You are responsible for any fees andacademic responsibilities associated with a course – even if you do not attend.

If you decide that you no longer want a particular course, drop it on ACORNimmediately using the Courses screen. Click the gear next to the course title, andselect “Drop course” from the drop down menu that appears.

Visit the Office of the Registrar website for a list of important dates anddeadlines: utm.utoronto.ca/registrar/important-dates

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Ask a Student: Enrolment 101Join current UTM students tochat about course enrolment,student life, and anything elseyou might be wonderingabout our campus! Have funmeeting new friends, and beentered for a chance to win a$50 gift card to the U of TBookstore!

Course Enrolment WebinarMeet your Academic Advisors whowill help you understand your U of Tdegree, and guide you through thecourse enrolment process. A Q&Aperiod will follow where you can askquestions to your Advisor and PeerLeaders

Course Enrolment FAQ Check-insConnect with an Academic Advisorand your Peer Leaders to askquestions or get advice about yourplan for your first year at UTM!Sessions will take place from July 12 - 20 as part ofEagleOrientation. They will takeplace three times a day (morning,afternoon, and evening).

Enrolment Day FAQ Check-inOn the day of course enrolment, we'llbe online all day with you forimmediate support as you need it.Chat with an Academic Advisor andyour Peer Leaders to, and ask us anyquestions about your courses andenrolment into your first yearcourses. Register now

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From registration to graduation, the Office of the Registrar ishere for you, every step of the way.

we look forward to meeting you soon!