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Innis College
ANSWERS There’s no space left in the course I want and the waiting list is HUGE. Is there any hope of getting into the course? No guarantee. We generally say that if the size of the waiting list is 10% of the class size or less (for example: a waiting list of 50 or fewer students for a class with a size of 500) then it might well be worth hanging on and seeing how quickly it moves. But it is always prudent to consider other options while you hang on, especially if the problem is across a few courses -- you can only waitlist up to 2.0 credits in the Fall/Winter Session. There is almost always a small period between when waiting lists are turned off, and the final deadline to add a course. In that period of time it is a free-for-all, in that if you check ROSI a lot, and happen to do so when a spot has opened up on the course, you can try to add yourself into the course. So persistence in that time period can pay off. But again, without guarantees, so have a Plan B, or a Plan C ... Graduating students may wish to touch base with our office and our Academic Advisor to get help considering all available options. If I drop a course, can I get a refund? If you a paying the program fee and stay within the credit range where you pay the program fee, there is no per-course refund. If you are paying per-course, which can happen if you are taking only a few credits or are taking courses in the summer, there is a specific refund schedule you must keep in mind, available at www.fees.utoronto.ca. This is different from the academic drop deadlines noted in the Faculty of Arts and Science Calendar -- the main difference being that refund dates are very early in the relevant academic session. I already dislike my program of study and want to switch, how do I do this? Come into the Innis Registrar’s Office to speak with one of the counselor’s to weigh your options. How do I know which courses are the easiest/best/most fun? This probably depends on your area of interest, so there’s no clear answer here. Some students consider the views of the Anti-Calendar before choosing their courses. You can also seek advice from the Innis Registrar’s Office. I’m an international student – when can I get my UHIP health plan card? Check out the Centre for International Experience. New and returning students must register for this every year! Is there a place I can improve my study skills or get graduate school advice? The Academic Success Centre offers a variety of short seminars on improving study skills, and about finding out about graduate/professional school admissions. In addition the Innis College Office of Student Life have events through the Fall/Winter Session on similar topics where you can also hear from and ask questions of current and past Innis students. Where can I get information about medical school in Ontario? And law school? And teacher’s college? These popular professional schools have their applications handled by the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC), but in particular you should go the OSMAS site for medical schools, OLSAS for law schools, . and TEAS for teaching. I have a physical challenge that is impeding my ability to complete my studies. Is there help for me? The Accessibility Services office is located in the Robart’s Library building on the 1st floor, and they offer everything from testing accommodation to mobility services. I want to join clubs and teams but I don’t know where to start looking? For a big picture list, you can start at the ULife website. Also keep an eye out for club days that happen on campus at various points in the Fall/Winter so you can browse around club booths in person. If you want to participate at the College level, then check out the Innis College Student Society website for contact information. The Clubs Rep, Sports Rep(s), and Orientation Coordinators should be able to assist you in finding an activity you enjoy! Where can I get my transcript printed? Through your ROSI account, click on “Transcripts, Acad. Hist” and then click on “Request Transcripts”. Have a credit card ready, and you can order transcripts directly! There can be a wait of several days to get your transcripts printed though. How can I pay my University of Toronto fees? Basically you pay your U of T fees like you pay most regular bills -- you can use your online banking, or you can use ROSI to print out your invoice and take it over in person to your bank. Have a look at this page on the fees website for more details on this, and other options for less common circumstances. Where can I get information on Innis College scholarships? Innis offers a variety of in-course and entrance awards with criteria ranging from financial need to leadership records and high academic achievement. Check out our website for specific award details. I didn’t get a scholarship, but I still need money because my student loan was not enough, what can I do? Consider an Innis grant application – this application is similar to your student loan application and will consider your income versus your expenses to arrive at a shortfall number (if applicable). This is typically a student’s last resort once other means of obtaining money have been exhausted. There is a spot on the application for you to describe any extenuating circumstances. Pick up an application in the Innis Registrar’s Office or download it here. My financial situation has changed since I filled out my OSAP loan application, whom do I have to notify? Write a letter to Enrolment Services (172 St. George St.), drop it off, and they will let the OSAP administrators know. I dropped a course and did not replace it with another. Will this affect my OSAP loan amount? It likely will affect your OSAP loan, particularly if you are dropping down from full-time status to part-time status (i.e. taking BELOW 3.0 course credits). In either case, you should notify OSAP as soon as possible of this change. I’m very ill and unable to write an exam. What is my next step? It is absolutely essential that you get medical documentation from your doctor using a U of T Verification of Illness of Injury form and have it filled out by an appropriate medical professional. With that document, you can petition to have your final exam deferred to a later date. In any case, speak to the Innis Registrar’s Office about how to file a petition. Do I have to file a tax return as a university student even if I’m not working? It is in your best interest to file a Canadian tax return by the appropriate deadline. Your tuition paid to the university acts as an income tax credit – meaning you may be entitled to a cash refund from the government! Keep track of your official university receipt that typically arrives in the new year (called the “T2202A” form). You can also print this from ROSI. ROSI won’t let me add a course. What could be the problem? It could be a number of issues. Are there any course enrolment restrictions? Has the course been changed or cancelled (the most recent timetable is on the web here)? Have you typed in the course code and section correctly? Are you already at the maximum number of credits (counting both courses you are in and waitlisted courses)? If you can’t figure it out, come and visit the Innis Registrar’s Office or the course’s department. Where and how do I claim my government student loan (e.g. OSAP)? The new system (as of Fall 2012) means that money will be deposited into your account directly, assuming you filled in and submitted the Masters Student Financial Assistance Agreement (MSFAA) which includes all yoru banking information. How can I stay informed of Innis College news and events? We use an Innis College email "LISTSERV" with a student list generated in October to keep students informed. Make sure you have your valid mail.utoronto address and that it is online -- ultimately we only send out this information valid U of T email addresses. (And really, all official correspondence by email between students and staff/admin/faculty must be utoronto-to-utoronto.
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