Summer Session 2012

Summer Registration Guide

Front cover of Summer Registration Guide
 

The guide contains all the dates, information and how-to's you need to become a summer student.

  • Important Dates
  • Steps to Becoming a Summer Student
  • OSAP, Fee Deferrals & Late Payments
  • Fees for Deregulated Programs
  • Dropping Courses and Refunds
  • Examinations
  • Advising and Graduation
  • Your Academic Responsibilities
  • ... and more!

Download Summer Registration Guide [PDF].

Steps to Becoming a Summer Student

Step 1: Things to Consider Before Becoming a Summer Student

Are You Ready for a Summer Course?

Summer courses are an intensive way to earn a university credit. A variety of full-credit (Y) courses and half-credit (F or S) courses are offered. Some students thrive in the condensed class environment while others are significantly challenged by it. If you think you’re up to the challenge, then register. If you’re unsure, register and monitor your progress carefully and make an academic advising appointment at the Office of the Registrar to discuss your progress or attend a special Summer Session workshops in March. Deadlines for dropping a course without academic penalty are: June 4 for F courses; July 29 for Y courses; and Aug. 6 for S courses. Financial penalty dates are different. Please see page 12 of the Summer Registration Guide [PDF].

Academic Probation & Summer Courses
Students on academic probation should NOT enrol in summer courses. Students on academic probation who enrol in a summer course(s), and do not achieve a 1.70 sessional GPA or a 1.50 CGPA, will be suspended.
Students on academic probation or returning from suspension must see an academic advisor in the Office of the Registrar before enrolling in the Summer session.
Students who are on OSAP Academic Probation must see a financial aid advisor before they consider enrolling in summer courses. 

 

Step 2: See What's Available Online for Summer 2012

Find Available Courses Online

Check the online timetable for up-to-date course availability, room locations, instructor information, course information page and start times. Consult the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and a complete listing of requirements. It’s a good idea to consult the timetable regularly as course locations change periodically.

Select courses that fulfill degree requirements and meet your personal goals. Make sure you have all necessary prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Summer Full-time/Part-time Status
Students enrolled in 1.5 credits in the summer are considered full time. Students enrolled in 1.0 or fewer credits are considered part time. 
Maximum Summer Course Load - New!

You can take up to 2 courses per term during the Summer Session. Only students who are in “good standing” and who may be eligible to graduate in November 2012 will be considered for overloads. To take an overload, you must petition and receive approval prior to the start of classes. To petition, use this form.

Credit/No Credit Option - New!

Students at University of Toronto Mississauga may select up to a total of 2.0 credits to be assessed on a Credit/No Credit basis.

To achieve a status of CR (Credit), a student must achieve a final mark of at least 50%. Marks below that will be assessed as NCR (No Credit). Courses with a final status of CR will count as degree credits but will have no effect on the student’s GPA. They will count as Distribution Requirements and degree credits, but cannot be used to satisfy subject POSt requirements.

Courses with a final status of NCR will not count as degree credits but will not count as failures, and will also not be included in the GPA calculation.

Students may exercise this option for a total of 2.0 full-course equivalents within the total number of credits required for a degree. The choice is not restricted as to year or level of course, but it must be a U of T Mississauga course. This option is not available to non-degree students or to students from other faculties/divisions of the University of Toronto.

The Credit/No Credit option must be chosen no later than the last day to cancel a course without academic penalty.
 

Step 3: Enrol In Your Courses Using ROSI

Registration involves both enrolling in courses and paying (or deferring) your fees.

Enrolment is your course selection.

Check your Start Time

U of T Mississauga Summer Session enrolment begins March 15. Check ROSI for your start time on March 12. Your start time is determined by your year of study.

How to Enrol

Go to ROSI beginning March 15 at your start time (see above).

  • Login using your Student ID number and PIN.
  • Go to "Course Enrolment" and follow the instructions. Use the online calendar and timetable for reference.
Conflicting Courses

In order to succeed, students must fulfill the attendance requirements of each class as set by the professor on the course syllabus. When you are planning your schedule, do not enrol in two or more courses, tutorials or practicals that are held at the same time. Where a student has enrolled in courses held at the same time, no special accommodation will be made for conflicting tests or exams. 

Late Enrolment

A late fee of $44 plus $5 for each additional weekday will apply to any student who initially enrols in Y and/or F courses as of May 7, or S courses only as of July 9. 

 

Step 4: Record When Your Classes Begin & Print a Timetable
 

Classes Classes Begin Classes End Exam Period Deferred Exams
F courses May 7 June 18 June 20-22 June 27-29
Y courses May 7 August 20 August 22-24 August 29-31
S courses July 9 August 20 August 22-24 August 29-31

All course information, including class location, class times, syllabi and instructors, is available from the timetable. This information is updated periodically, so check to ensure your course location, time and instructor do not change before classes begin. 

 

Step 5: Pay Your Fees

Remember, becoming REGistered involves both enrolling in courses AND paying (or deferring) your fees. If you miss the April 23 deadline, you will need to visit the Office of the Registrar with proof of your fees payment. If your status is not updated from INVited to REGistered by May 2, you will be removed from your courses on May 3 and your status will be marked as “FINCA” (cancelled). If you enrol in an S course only after May 3, you must pay your fees by June 22, or show proof of payment or defer your fees by July 4, or you will be removed from your courses on July 5. If you are only on the wait list, consult with the Office of the Registrar.

If you are unable to pay the first instalment of fees out of your own funds and have applied for OSAP, you may be eligible for a deferral. A deferral allows you to officially postpone fee payment until your OSAP loan documents arrive. (See page 10 of the Summer Registration Guide for more information.)

How are Fees Determined?
Summer course fees are determined by the number of credits you take. As soon as it is available, the 2012 Summer Session fees schedule will be posted at www.fees.utoronto.ca. The schedule tells you what needs to be paid and when. Note that summer fees are based on the fees schedule for the Fall-Winter Session which follows (i.e. Fall-Winter 2012-13).
 
You must pay (or defer) your fees in order to complete your registration.  
Deregulated Program Fees 
Normally, full-time students in deregulated programs are assessed a program fee; part-time students are assessed a course fee. In summer, all students in deregulated programs are assessed a course fee. The course fee for 1.0 credit is one-fifth of the program fee. If a student is enrolled in more than one deregulated fee Subject POSt, the fees assessment is based on the Subject POSt with the highest fees.
 
The fee structure for the Concurrent Teacher Education Program also differs. Please see www.fees.utoronto.ca for details.
Fees Invoices
You are expected to view your account on ROSI. Your account number is displayed on the top, right-hand corner. Should you require an invoice (to take to the bank to make an in-person payment, for example), print the invoice as it appears on your ROSI account.
Methods of Payment
Payments cannot be made at the Office of the Registrar. They can be made using one of the following methods:
  1. Online & Telephone Banking
    The quickest and most convenient method of paying your fees is through online or telephone banking.  Set up “U of T” as a bill to be paid on your online bank account. Your U of T account number is located on the top right hand corner of your ROSI financial account (invoice format). Please allow at least seven days for payments to appear on ROSI. Make sure you keep your bank verification/confirmation number; it is your proof of payment.
  2. Paying at the Bank
    If you pay in person at the bank, you will need to bring a print out of your fees invoice from your ROSI account. Keep your bank receipt; it is proof that your fees have been paid.
  3. Faculty/Staff Fee Waiver
    If you are eligible for a U of T faculty/staff fee waiver, complete a fee waiver form found at www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/forms. Before sending your tuition waiver to the HR office, you must first pay your incidental fees via the bank by April 23. (If you pay between April 24 and May 2, you must bring your receipt to the Office of the Registrar to have your account updated to “REG” or you will lose your courses and your registration will be cancelled.) Send your tuition fee waiver and a copy of the receipt for your incidental fees to the personnel office where the staff member is employed.
  4. Third-party Billing
    If your fees are paid by an outside organization directly to the university on your behalf, send a copy of your scholarship/bursary notification letter and a completed invoice to: U of T Student Accounts, 15 Huron Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A2. Your letter must reach Student Accounts before May 2.
  5. Payment from Outside Canada
    Travelex Bank-to-Bank Transfer is available to students from outside of Canada who wish to pay the Canadian dollar payment in the currency of choice at a local bank. There are NO transaction charges from Travelex or the University of Toronto. Payments must be accompanied by the student’s name and account number in order to avoid delays in payment processing. For details visit www.fees.utoronto.ca. 
Fee Refunds
Dropping courses before deadlines will generate a full or partial refund of fees de­pending on when you drop your courses. A refund is de­termined by the date your course is cancelled on ROSI. Always “view/list/print” your courses after changing your schedule to ensure that you have done so correctly.  An exception to the refund schedule is normally only considered if there is evidence of an error made on the part of the university.
 
Academic course drop deadlines are not the same as financial refund deadlines. In fact, the aca­demic drop deadlines (see page 12 of the Summer Registration Guide) are much later than the refund deadlines and have NO financial impact.
For all financial deadlines please see page 12 of the Summer Registration Guide and check the Student Account website at www.fees.utoronto.ca.
Outstanding Fees
Students with outstanding financial obligations to the university must pay their fees in full before registering in the next academic session. Payments will be applied first to outstanding debts from previous sessions before being applied to the current session. Your summer registration will be jeopardized unless you pay your full outstanding debt from previous sessions and your summer fees. A service charge of 1.5% per month is added to all outstanding balances on the 15th of every month until the fees are paid in full. You can find out more details at www.fees.utoronto.ca.
How do I know if I'm Registered Correctly?
You will know that your registration is complete if  your status is shown as “Registered” in the “Course Enrolment” tab in ROSI. If your status says “Invited” or “INV” you are not registered and need to pay or de­fer your fees so that you do not risk losing your courses.
 
 

Step 6: Update Contact Info

If your Summer Session residence is not the same as  your Fall-Winter Session residence, update your contact information on ROSI.
 
Also, if you haven't already, sign-up to receive emergency alerts.
 

Step 7: Attend All of Your Classes

Please be sure to attend classes right from the beginning, or you will risk missing important information. Students who attend class perform much better than those who do not.