AS A FIRST YEAR....
You will need to make decisions about your course selection and your choice of faculties. You will also have the opportunity to explore career options and co-curricular activities to help you gain skills outside of the classroom. With so many decisions and opportunities ahead of you, getting started may require some guidance. That’s why we're here.
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Each academic department at UTSC has dedicated staff to assist and guide you through your program. They are knowledgeable about the courses you need to complete your program requirements, and can connect you with faculty to support your transition into undergraduate research opportunities, post-graduate studies, or other opportunities.
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Professors and teaching assistants schedule time outside of class to meet with students. These are called office hours. Office hours are times when you can meet with your professors and teaching assistants to discuss the material being presented in class or other related interests you have. Course-related discussions include asking for extra help, seeking clarification of material presented in class and following up on aspects of the class you find compelling. In addition, students also discuss majors and programs of study, and graduation requirements, as well as summer internships, graduate schools, campus events, and much more. |
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Peer tutoring is a flexible, peer-mediated strategy that involves students serving as academic tutors and tutees. Typically, a higher-performing upper-year student is paired with a first-year student to review critical academic concepts. The Department of Management offers a free service for first-year students to participate in a Peer Tutor Program to help you with your core courses. This service requires an application as students won't be automatically enrolled. You meet weekly for one hour for a minimum of three weeks for each course that you need help with, and you can extend this weekly support for the length of the entire course. You can also join a Management Smart Study Group, where you and your peers can help each other understand course materials regularly. |
Using the Registrar's office
The Registrar’s Office is your first stop for academic, financial aid or personal advising. You should drop-in, email, call or visit your Registrar’s Office for:
- Academic advice and referral — help in formulating and/or adjusting your short- or long-term educational goals, including course selection and interpreting degree requirements, understanding university regulations, grading and exam practices, petitions, academic skills
- Personal advice and referral — assistance with any matter that is getting in the way of your success as a student including illness, family emergency
- Financial advice and referral — help with financial planning, budgeting and overcoming financial emergencies
- Important Dates and Deadlines
STUDENT WEB SERVICES
ACORNACORN is a web-based tool that stores all student records – academic, personal and financial. You will use ACORN to enrol in your courses, view your personal course schedule, update your address, check your grades and other academic information, view your fees account, request graduation, order transcripts, print tax forms, etc
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DEGREE EXPLORERDegree Explorer is an interactive online tool that you can use to track your progress towards completing your Degree. To avoid delaying your graduation or taking unnecessary courses, you can check your progress throughout your studies through degree explorer.
It has three primary functions; allows you to review your progress in your degree, plan for courses and review your academic history. |