Frequently asked questions

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Last updated: October 19, 2023 11:06 a.m. ET

1. Students

Please visit your Faculty’s site for information specific to your program. You can also contact your divisional registrar.

Students have access to a range of student services.

Please visit UTogether's resources for students page, our guide on where to go between classesU of T's events pageSports & Recreation and Hart House for more information. 

For campus-specific programming, please refer to the following pages:

The University has paused the requirement for all members of our community to be fully vaccinated in order to come to campus. Please note that this requirement may be reinstated on short notice if public health conditions or guidance change.

The University encourages all members of our community to be vaccinated and to obtain the booster doses available to them. Those seeking vaccination appointments can refer to the provincial vaccination portal.

Graduate and professional students can visit the School of Graduate Studies GradHub for the most up-to-date information including links to resources and supports.   

Information and frequently asked questions on research recovery and adaptations can be found at the School of Graduate Studies Research and Academic Resiliency and Adaptation Tool Kit page. The page also includes information on various programs, personal accommodations and financial support. You can also check your Faculty site or contact your Department’s Graduate Chair. 

You can find information on technical requirements, adaptive technology, recommended accessories, and internet connectivity on this page. The page also includes an FAQ. We encourage undergraduate students who are facing financial hardship to contact their college or divisional registrar to apply for emergency bursaries, and graduate students to contact the School of Graduate Studies for support.

2. Faculty, librarians and staff

If you have questions about employment or equity in the workplace please visit the Division of People Strategy, Equity & Culture webpage. If you work at U of T, more detailed information can be found within the HR Service Centre.

The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation has resources to help instructors with course planning and best practices in teaching. 

The Quercus Support Resources page may also be useful as you plan. Finally, you may wish to consult your divisional head for additional guidance and resources.

The University has Working Alone Guidelines that include resources available to support members of our community while on our campuses.

3. Health and safety

Please stay home if you are not well. Take the Province of Ontario's COVID-19 self-assessment to determine what to do next. Note your absence through the student absence declaration tool on ACORN or follow the instructions provided by your faculty or department.

Please visit the Environmental Health and Safety website for COVID-19 guidelines and resources.

The way you report your short-term absence depends on your academic division (faculty or campus). Some academic divisions use the Absence Declaration tool in ACORN, while others have their own specific procedures for absence reporting or seeking academic consideration outside of the tool.

For health and safety information, please visit the EHS COVID-19 webpage.

The University implemented a range of safety measures across our three campuses in response to COVID-19. Please refer to how U of T is promoting a safe environment for more information.

4. Vaccines

The University has paused the requirement for all members of our community to be fully vaccinated in order to come to campus. Please note that this requirement may be reinstated on short notice if public health conditions or guidance change.

Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations is strongly encouraged. Those seeking vaccination appointments can refer to the provincial vaccination portal.

Click here for more information on the efficiency and effectiveness of vaccines.

Yes. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends that people who have already had COVID-19 should get vaccinated eight weeks following a positive test or the start of symptoms for individuals who have not completed their primary vaccination series. Getting vaccinated offers better and more reliable protection than any natural immunity resulting from an COVID-19 infection.

The University has supported the province’s vaccination efforts by supplying space and volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine clinics on its three campuses, in partnership with local hospitals. 

More information on how to book  COVID-19 and other vaccinations on campus is available via UTogether's vaccines page.