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Frequently Asked Questions | Future Students (9) Ready to Apply

The admission selection process includes consideration of the Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic records. Emphasis is placed on Grade 11 results where marks in the required number of Grade 12 courses are not yet available.

You can apply to one program per campus or faculty at the University of Toronto, up to a maximum of three U of T choices. At U of T Mississauga, you can choose one admission category, but you may pursue more than one program throughout your degree.

Examples:

  1. You can apply to Life Sciences at U of T Mississauga, Life Sciences at U of T Scarborough, and Life Sciences at the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George.
  2. You can apply to Chemical & Physical Sciences at U of T Mississauga, Physical & Mathematical Sciences at the Faculty of Arts & Science, St. George, and Chemical Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Engineering.

Reference letters and personal statements are not required for admission to any of our programs.Theatre & Drama requires students to complete an audition. For more information regarding the audition process, please visithttps://www.utm.utoronto.ca/future-students/apply/audition.

You may only select one admission category when applying to the University of Toronto Mississauga. If you are interested in more than one program, we recommend applying to the one that best represents your academic goals, or if you can't decide between the two, choose the one with the most prerequisite subjects or highest grade requirement.

No. To be considered for U of T Mississauga programs,you must apply to U of T Mississauga via your OUAC or U of T application. In some cases, U of T Mississauga may send alternate offers to competitive Faculty of Arts & Science applicants.

The Admission Category is a grouping of similar programs, with the same or similar requirements. Students admitted to an Admission Category, complete common foundational studies in first year to determine which Program of Study (POSt) they are most interested in, and best suited for.The official terminology for Program at the University of Toronto is “Program of Study (POSt)” or “Subject POSt”. Though general programs are listed within our Admission Categories, many more exist at various levels (i.e. Specialist, Major, Minor). These levels are determined by the number of credits completed in that particular area of study.You can request your Subject POSt(s) once you’ve completed Year 1 or 4.0 credits, including specific program requirements. Watchthis videoto learn more!

The university reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a single attempt at each course. Though we may consider repeated courses, we will pay close attention to prerequisite courses, the number of repeats, as well as your overall academic record.

You will be considered concurrently for all your U of T applications. U of T rank doesn’t matter.

If your academic record has been negatively affected by disability related circ*mstances, or extenuating circ*mstances (such as a personal or family illness, tragedy, trauma or hardship), and your academic performance is slightly below the usual requirements for admission, the appropriate Admissions Committee may give special consideration.   Although we cannot guarantee approval, each request will be reviewed on its individual merits. For more details visithttps://future.utoronto.ca/apply/applying/#special-consideration.

You will automatically be considered for an alternate program at U of T Mississauga if you are not eligible for your first program choice. We review your academic record and try our best to choose a program aligned to your first choice, and which plays to your academic strengths.

Frequently Asked Questions | Future Students (10) After Applying

You will receive an email from both the University of Toronto's Enrolment Services and the University of Toronto Mississauga approximately ten business days after you submit your application via the OUAC or U of T International Application. These emails will provide you with instructions on how to access the Join U of T website. Here, you will track the status of your application and submit any necessary supporting documents.

Please try resetting your Join U of T password. This will resolve the majority of log in issues. If the problem persists, please contact us for next steps.

Please try logging in directly from the main page:join.utoronto.ca

If you have applied using the OUAC Undergraduate Aapplication and wish to make changes to your initial application, you must do this by logging in to theOntario Universities’ Application Centre website.

All other applicants (U of T International / Internal / Part-Time / Non-Degree) should log ontoJoinU of T, click on Check Status, and follow the instructions for making changes to your application.

Note: You may only amend your application if there is no decision associated. If a decision has been made, and you wish to amend your application, you must submit a Post-Decision appeal accessed through the Join U of T Applicant Website. We do not accept any changes or corrections via e-mail or telephone.

No, you can personally upload your current unofficial transcripts to the Join U of T Applicant Websitefor admission consideration. Only your official final high school transcripts are required to be mailed in.

If you graduated high school in 2022 or have taken a gap year, then you will be asked to send us your official final transcripts as part of the documents needed for admission consideration before thedocument deadline.

You can upload unofficial transcripts yourself through the Join U of T Applicant Website. Official final high school transcripts or board exam certificates should be sent directly from your school through Parchment or mailed directly to Enrolment Services.

If you are not currently a high school student, please visit theApply to U of T webpagefor more information on how to submit your transcripts.

Yes, we will consider you for admission based on your uploaded unofficial transcripts. We will only require your official final transcripts to be sent directly from your school at the end of the year to clear admissions conditions.

If you are required to self-report your grades you will have access to a form in the Join U of T Applicant Website with instructions as to what grades you should report. You will be able to send updated grades up until the document deadline. For updated dates & deadlines visithttps://future.utoronto.ca/apply/important-application-dates/.

Please submit all available transcripts or the most up-to-date grade reports. We should be able to assess your application for a conditional offer of admission based on what you provide. You are able to submit supporting documents until thedocument deadline. We will continue to accept updated grades if they become available later, provided that spaces are available in our programs.

No. Early consideration will be based on Gr. 11 marks and any available or predicted Gr. 12 marks. These transcripts can be submitted before the December deadline. Students who do not submit their documents before the December 15thearly consideration deadline will be assessed in our later rounds in March, April, and May using all available marks.

It can take a few weeks for sent documents to be matched to an application. You can track the progress of your documents on the Join U of T Applicant Website.

Courses completed through a school or organization accredited by the Ministry of Education are acceptable, whether taken online, at night, or during the summer (before your grade 12 year). Note, however, courses completed the summer before entering university cannot be taken into consideration for admission decision purposes.

Admission requirements, including prerequisites for admission consideration, must be met during the regular academic school year. Summer courses can be completed for preparation or to use as prerequisites for course enrolment and/or transfer credit, but we will not be able to consider these courses for initial admission decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions | Future Students (11) Admitted Students

Congratulations! You've received an alternate offer!

Alternate Program Offers

An alternate program offer is not a rejection to the university; in fact, it’s another opportunity!We carefully consider all applications before providing an offer. Students who do not meet the requirements for their original program choice, but are still admissible to the University, are sometimes offered admission to an alternate program that reflects their academic strengths.

Alternate Campus Offers

At U of T, we carefully consider all applications before providing an offer. Students who do not meet the requirements for their original program choice, but are still admissible to the University of Toronto, are sometimes offered admission to an alternate program that reflects their academic strengths. In this case, your offer was made to an alternate campus as well. The U of T family includes three distinct campuses, each offering a unique university experience, but all sharing in the commitment to provide our students with an excellent and unparalleled education. This tri-campus system means that our students can take courses at other U of T campuses, use all the facilities, be taught by professors who lecture at multiple campuses, and graduate with a University of Toronto degree. While we realize that you may not have considered U of T Mississauga initially, we think that this offer issomething for you to be excited about!

Most students receive a conditional offer of admission. The terms and conditions of your offer will be detailed on the Join U of T Applicant Website. Please ensure you are working towards meeting these terms and conditions. If you are concerned about not meeting the requirements outlined in your offer letter and applicant website, pleasecontact our office.

If you decide to put your studies on hold, you may request a one-year deferral of your offer of admission. The deferral of admission will include a deferral of any entrance scholarship(s) awarded and the residence guarantee if applicable. Applicants who plan to attend another post-secondary institution will not be permitted to defer their admission. You can find instructions on how to submit a request for admission deferral formhere.

If you have completed college or university studies, AP, IB, GCE, CAPE, or French Baccalaureate examinations you may be eligible for transfer credit(s) at the University of Toronto. Transfer credits are assessed after admission. You can find out more about expected U of Mississaugatransfer credit equivalencieson our website.

For more information on applying for post-secondary transfer credit assessments please visitwww.utm.utoronto.ca/transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions | Future Students (12)English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you may be required to submit proof of English facility. Some international high school curricula can act as exemptions from English language tests. Visit our website for acomplete list of English facility requirements, accepted tests, exemptions, and expected scores.

We do not super score English proficiency tests. You must meet the University of Toronto English language requirements in one sitting of an English proficiency test.

It can take up to 10 business days.

It can take a few weeks for sent documents to be matched to an application. You can track the progress of your documents on the Join U of T Applicant Website. It is very important that the names on these tests match exactly the name you used on your application (i.e: the same first, middle, and combination of last names). If the name on your test does not match your U of T applicant name exactly, we will not be able to match them and this will often be the reason for a delay.

Meeting the English language proficiency requirements for the University of Toronto is part of the admission process. If required, you must submit test scores to be considered for admission. Test scores either must meet the minimum English proficiency test requirements outlined onour website, or meet the minimum scores required to be considered for ourACE@UTM Programs.

This means that you have not yet met the University of Toronto's English language requirement. You have been given the opportunity to completeACE@UTMin order to meet this requirement. Please register and complete the ACE@UTM program or submit a new English proficiency test in order to satisfy the English language requirement.

If you are given the option, we highly recommend that you complete the program in the Summer before you begin your undergraduate studies at U of T Mississauga. The advantage is that you are able to complete and satisfy the English Language Requirement condition on your offer of admission before you begin your academic studies. It's one less thing to worry about once classes begin in September!

Students who successfully complete Summer ACE@UTM will be able to enroll in a full-time course load once classes begin. Fall-Winter ACE@UTM students will complete the Academic English course part-time and enroll in part-time U of T Mississauga classes.

Please submit your official test results to the University of Toronto to demonstrate that you have passed an English proficiency test that meets the English language requirement. After you receive the official results, please contact us atace.utm@utoronto.cato let us know.

Please visit our website atwww.utm.utoronto.ca/ace/.

Frequently Asked Questions | Future Students (13)Scholarships and Financial Aid

All U of T Mississauga students will be automatically considered for scholarships at the time of admission. Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons currently studying at a Canadian secondary school are encouraged to fill out the Awards Profile available in the Join U of T Applicant Website. However, all other students will be considered automatically.

Financial planning is an important part of readying yourself for university. We have a wide variety of tools to help you plan for the years ahead. Find a list of scholarships, tuition costs and ahelpful planning toolon our website.

All U of T Mississauga scholarship and award offers are conditional on the completion of your secondary school program with high academic standing and satisfying the conditions of your offer of admission to the University of Toronto, as indicated on theJoin U of T Applicant Website. Provided that you meet all the conditions of your offer of admission, we will not withdraw the scholarship offer. Please remember that your final high school marks are an important part of your academic record for the future – keep working hard!

Note: Scholarships are based on your grades at the time an offer of admission is made.

Students can expect to a decision about UTM entrance scholarships at the time they receive an offer of admission. Other awards and scholarships may have different review dates.

This award is conditional on registration as an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit) andinternational students charged domestic feesare not eligible for this award. Should there be a change in your legal status, you are required to notify theUniversity of Toronto Mississauga, as your eligibility may be affected.

No. The admission scholarship offer you received from U of T Mississauga is not transferrable to other campuses or faculties. Your award will be conditional on your registration as a student at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.

A renewable award is typically issued for multiple years. The terms and conditions of the award specify award criteria, which could be full-time enrollment in a given program, certain academic performance, or demonstration of financial need. As long as the student meets the outlined terms and conditions of the award, the award is “renewed”, and a specified amount of money is issued the following year once registration is confirmed.

Students are notified when awards are renewed or not renewed and have an opportunity to provide supplementary information, when appropriate.

Unless otherwise noted in the terms and conditions of your award, your academic status must remain “in good standing” as defined by the University of Toronto Mississauga.

No. Unfortunately, once the student does not meet the renewability criteria, the award is forfeited.

Yes. All U of T Mississauga admission awards are conditional on full-time registration (must complete at least 3.0 credits by the end of the Fall/Winter session). An exception is made for students registered withAccessibility Services.

Your U of T Mississauga International Scholar Award may be combined with all other entrance scholarships, except theLester B.Pearson International Scholarship.The scholarship offer that is of higher value will replace the scholarship of lower value. Review ourAutomatic Entrance Scholarshipinformation for more details and conditions.

Accepted applicants must pay the required deposit payment and accept their offer of admission. Deposits are non-refundable and are applied to the first term tuition fees.

Payment for admission scholarships/awards is applied to your student account after your registration is confirmed for the fall term, typically by mid-October.

The scholarship payment is first applied to any outstanding fees on your student account. If the award amount exceeds the fees owing, the remainder of the award will be issued to you and deposited into your Canadian bank account via direct deposit. You will be able to view your award information, including pending payments, onACORNunder “My Award”.

If you have not already done so, please set up direct deposit onACORN. For more information on the types of award refund payments available, please visit theStudent Accounts website.

Yes. You may use your scholarship offer for atuition fee deferralon the basis of Undergraduate Scholarships or Awards (register without payment). Information about tuition deferral and payment of fees is available through theStudent Accounts website.

Yes. You may request a one-year deferral of your offer of admission and if granted, your scholarship will be deferred as well. Deferrals are not guaranteed and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Deferral requests that are approved will include deferral of eligible entrance scholarship(s) awarded (check the terms of your award for conditions and eligibility) and the residence guarantee, if applicable. For more information about deferrals visitfuture.utoronto.ca.

If you have additional questions, please contact us by visiting uoft.me/askutm.

Frequently Asked Questions | Future Students (2024)

FAQs

What are good questions to ask a current student? ›

Questions to Ask Current College Students on a Campus Visit
  • What's the Average Class Size?
  • How Easy Is It to Register for Classes?
  • What Was Your Freshman Year Like?
  • What Are the Extracurriculars?
  • What Do You Love Most About This College?
  • How Would You Describe the Campus Culture?

What to say to future students? ›

Dear future student:
  • Don't rush into things. Life is a journey, and you don't have to do everything at once.
  • Do your assignments, do your projects, do your labs on time.
  • Talk to your teachers, they are there to help you.
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What are good questions to ask for college admissions? ›

25 questions to ask your college admissions rep
  • What sets this college apart from other colleges? ...
  • What kind of support services does this college offer students? ...
  • What is the student-to-faculty ratio? ...
  • What is the average class size? ...
  • What is the acceptance rate? ...
  • What are the residence halls like?
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What are the top 10 questions to ask? ›

What are 10 good questions to ask someone?
  • What's your favorite childhood memory?
  • What's your favorite movie and why?
  • What was your worst date?
  • What was your favorite subject in school?
  • What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
  • What's your favorite family holiday tradition?
  • What's your favorite family recipe?

What are good survey questions for students? ›

Key questions to ask your students in a survey
  • Rank this year's lessons from easiest to hardest. ...
  • How much time do you spend on homework every night? ...
  • Which classroom activities do you learn from the most? ...
  • What are three things that can improve the class most? ...
  • Rate your teacher.

What are good check in questions for students? ›

Academic Engagement Questions
  • What was confusing for you today?
  • What was your favorite part of class today?
  • What got in the way of your learning today?
  • How included did you feel in class today?
  • How much did students in class help each other learn today?
  • Do you feel bullied by other students?

What are hot questions in education? ›

Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
  • What do you think could have happened next?
  • Do you know of another instance where...?
  • What would you change in the story?
  • From the information given, develop a set of instructions about ...?
  • What do you see as possible outcomes? ...
  • Why did ..... ...
  • What was the turning point?

What makes a good question for students? ›

Ask open-ended questions.

Open-ended questions work best for engaging students in discussion, as they offer the opportunity for debate. Avoid asking leading questions, those that prompt or suggest the answer, and yes/no questions.

How do you inspire future students? ›

Tips On How To Motivate Your Students
  1. Become a role model for student interest. ...
  2. Get to know your students. ...
  3. Use examples freely. ...
  4. Use a variety of student-active teaching activities. ...
  5. Set realistic performance goals. ...
  6. Place appropriate emphasis on testing and grading. ...
  7. Be free with praise and constructive in criticism.

What do you call future students? ›

Prospective students are students who might attend a school in the future.

What advice would you give to a new student? ›

Develop good study/work habits right away. Getting into a routine and being diligent in your academic work first will allow for stress-free time you can spend on your social life. Give yourself at least a semester for this if that's what it takes; it's worth it. Explore on-campus resources as soon as possible.

What are some good questions to ask a college student? ›

Here are some questions to ask current students at colleges you're considering.
  • What's it like to be a student here? Would you recommend attending this college? ...
  • How are the academic programs and majors? ...
  • What are your favorite and least favorite things about this college? ...
  • What is student life like?
Feb 7, 2024

What are good questions to ask at a college fair? ›

Best Questions to Ask at College Fairs
  • What makes your college unique?
  • What is the average number of students in a class?
  • Tell me about your ________ program.
  • What are the top majors at your college?
  • How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?
  • What is there to do on campus?
  • Tell me about the local area.

What questions to ask during a college interview? ›

What Are Good College Interview Questions to Ask?
  • What did you study and why did you enjoy it? ...
  • What advice would you give to an incoming freshman? ...
  • What sets this school apart from others? ...
  • How would you describe the college's academic culture? ...
  • How would you describe the college's extracurricular environment?

What are some ice breaker questions for students? ›

Would you rather be invisible or be able to read minds? ❖ If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why? ❖ If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be? ❖ If you had 25 hours a day, how would you spend your extra time?

What are 4 good questions to ask? ›

Questions to ask to get to know someone FAQs
  • What's your favorite way to spend a weekend?
  • Do you enjoy what you do for a living?
  • What's a book that you'd recommend?
  • Are you a morning person or a night owl?
  • What's your dream job?
  • Do you have any pets?
  • What's your favorite type of cuisine?
  • Do you have any siblings?
Dec 7, 2023

What are good learning questions? ›

A Framework for 10 Self-Directed Learning Questions
  • What do I want to learn/need to learn? ...
  • Why is this important? ...
  • How do I intend to use this knowledge? ...
  • What do I know and what do I need to find out? ...
  • What are my capabilities/limitations? ...
  • Where can I find out what I need to know? ...
  • Who can I ask for help?
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