need-to-know
Is your course activity accurately recorded?
Is the record of your academic activity for the fall 2011 session accurate? Check your course enrolment now to avoid problems later. Adding a late courserequires special approval, so if you wish to do this, talk to your graduate administrator. The deadline to drop a course without academic penalty, or remove course activity you signed up for but did not attend, is October 31. Remember that the refund schedule differs from academic sessional dates posted in the SGS Calendar.
Candidacy notation extended to all doctoral students
Candidacy is a milestone of good academic standing for students pursuing doctoral studies. Candidacy was introduced in 2006 for PhD students. Effective September 2011, the requirements for Good Standing and Satisfactory Progress, including candidacy, have been extended to students entering flexible-time option PhD and professional doctoral programs. Flexible-time and professional doctoral students who started prior to September 2011 are not required to satisfy candidacy requirements, but are eligible to request a transcript notation of Candidacy Achieved if the requirements are satisfied within the specified candidacy timelines.
Graduating in November?
It's time to book your gown and hood, request guest tickets and RSVP your attendance. As of October 17, you can make all these arrangements and view the convocation ceremonies schedule on the Office of Convocation website. Fall 2011 Convocation ceremonies will be held in Convocation Hall November 7-11.
money matters
Change of status or international fees exemption
If your immigration status in Canada changes in the fall session, you may qualify for an international fees exemption. You have until November 1 to apply for an adjustment to domestic fees for the fall 2011 session. To qualify, you must document your status change or provide evidence of eligibility for Status in Canada exemption from international fees at the SGS student information desk at 63 St. George St.
Master's tuition fee bursary
The Master's Tuition fee bursaries are awarded to master's students in both course-work and research programs who have exceeded the time-limit for their program and still have a small amount of work outstanding, due to unanticipated delays beyond the student's control. Please note that students must submit their application once they have completed all outstanding degree requirements. The bursary, if awarded, is applied to the student's fees account reducing the cost of their final session tuition to that of part-time fees. Students cannot use this bursary in order to register.
Opportunities Database
Find out more about research opportunities, awards, committees and scholarships available to all U of T students through Ulife, a one-stop website listing. The Graduate Awards Office posts awards opportunities to help current and potential students find funding opportunities. The database is updated as award competitions open. Students are advised to check the database periodically for new opportunities.
SGS financial counselling service
SGS Financial Counsellors are trained to assist students in all aspects of financial management including planning a budget and debt load management. Don't let financial problems get out of control. Financial counselling can help relieve stress, resolve immediate financial problems and help you plan for the future. For more information or to schedule an appointment call the Graduate Awards Office (GAO) at 416-978-0808 or visit Funding Resources.
news
Student Feedback on the University's Grading Practices Policies
A working group has been established by the Provost’s Office to review, harmonize, and update the University’s Grading Practices Policy. To read more about the process and to review the draft policies, please consult the Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic website. Everyone in the university community is invited to respond with their feedback at grading.policy@utoronto.ca. Please respond by December 1.
Newsweek names U of T one of top three schools outside U.S.
The University of Toronto is one of the top three schools in the world outside the United States - behind only the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford - in one of the latest releases of the 2011 rankings season.
Get ready to vote: provincial election day is October 6
Residents of Ontario who are at least 18 years old and Canadian citizens can participate in the upcoming provincial election. If you are living away from home, you have the option of voting for a candidate in the electoral district where you are currently living, or in the district where you permanently live. Get more information on how to get on the voters list and advance polls on the Elections Ontario website.
awards & honours
Connaught International Scholarships winners 2011-12
SGS is proud to announce that ten outstanding new international students have been selected as the 2011-12 winners of the prestigious Connaught International Scholarships for doctoral stream students. Visit the news section of the SGS website to read more about some of the winners. Congratulations to all the winners.
upcoming events
Take 5
Life is busy, but that's all the more reason to take a break and think about five essential things you can do each day for your mental health: build community, stay active, try something new, explore what the campus and surroundings have to offer, and give back. Throughout October, Health & Wellness, in partnership with other programs and services across campus, will be working to raise awareness around the factors that promote and influence positive mental health. Take a break. Get involved. Get connected. Visit www.healthandwellness.utoronto.ca for details.
Getting through graduate work
The Office of English Language and Writing Support will be offering a series of free workshops this October on topics related to getting through your graduate work. No registration is required for these single-session workshops, but space is limited, so arrive early. Check the workshop schedule for topics, locations and times. And remember - registration for October courses starts October 11.
Bibliomania!
Get ready for Toronto's book buying event of the year! Thousands of books covering every subject imaginable will be available at very low prices at the annual University of Toronto Book Sales.
University College Book Sale
Trinity College Book Sale
St. Michael's College Book Sale
supports & resources
Connect with Gradlife
Gradlife connects you to upcoming student life workshops, social events, resources and other supports specifically for graduate students. Get connected and find community. And be sure to pick up Gradlife @ U of T, a guide that will help navigate your grad student experience with resources, student profiles, articles and more. You can also follow Gradlife on Twitter for daily news and updates relating to graduate life at U of T.
Accessibility Services supports success at university
Disabilities aren't always obvious. In fact, some of them aren't even permanent. All three U of T campuses have services devoted to making sure everyone has equal access to every aspect of university life. Regardless of whether your disability is visible or not, be sure to check in and register with the service on your campus. They can even help with temporary conditions such as broken bones or severe allergic reactions. Your accessibility service can arrange such accommodations as alternative test arrangements, adaptive equipment and technology and reading materials in alternate formats. For details visit the service on your campus:
Mississauga: AccessAbility Resource Centre
Scarborough: AccessAbility Services
St. George: Accessibility Services
Sexual and Gender Diversity Office
Whether you identify as LGBTQ or are questioning your gender identity, you can find support, community, advocacy and information at the Sexual and Gender Diversity Office (SGDO). The SGDO can help you grow into who you are.
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