POSt Enrollment

It is a degree requirement of the Faculty of Arts and Science that students complete programs of study. Degree students must enrol in a program or combination of programs suitable to their degree before the end of the session in which they complete their fourth credit. Failure to enrol in a Subject POSt can result in the cancellation of your registration in a subsequent academic session.

Remember, when you have achieved 4.0 credits or more, you are considered second year. So, in other words, students have to pick their programs of study (POSts) as they enter second year.

Students may complete (minimally) one of the following program requirements for their degree:

1. One Specialist program (which includes at least one course at the 400-level); or
2. Two Major programs, which must include 12 different courses; or
3. One major and two minor programs, which must include 12 different courses.

Many departments give priority for course enrolment to students based on their Subject POSt enrolment. That is, some students may not be able to enrol in courses if they have not enrolled in the appropriate Subject POSt. So it is important, where possible, to apply for and enrol in your intended Subject POSts so you have easiest access to the courses you need to complete them, and your degree.

Just so you know: students can and do change their Subject POSts, sometimes after second year or even after third year. And it might be that a student might enrol in some Subject POSts after first year but only temporarily, with plans to substitute different Subject POSts later -- usually because they still need to do some courses or get certain grades to qualify.

There are, not surprisingly, a great number of Subject POSts. Some are very easy to get in -- you ask for it and you get it. Some require the program offices check your grades (or other requirements) and then let you know some time afterwards. A good starting place is the opening sections of the Registration Handbook and Timetable which talk about the different types.

And continue reading further sections on specific procedures with special programs of study -- just keep scrolling down the link above.

Other useful links to consult:

• The Calendar, both for:
  • Reviewing your degree requirements (and hence the programs of study you need); and
  • Looking over individual programs for details on required courses/grades to enrol in them.
• List of Subject POSt codes and contacts
• What Can I Do With A Major In…? applet
  

Counselling is provided to assist students who are having difficulty choosing or enrolling in a Subject POSt. Please phone 416-978-2513 or send an email to registrar.innis@utoronto.ca to make a counselling appointment.