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Program Entry and Completion

Course Enrolment

Additional Questions

Program Entry and Completion

  • When can I request program entry?

Students can request program entry during Round 1 (spring) or Round 2 (summer). You can find more information about program entry at UTM, and the deadlines on the Program Selection page.

  • How many students are accepted into Economics programs?

All students who meet the program entry requirements are accepted into Economics Programs.

 Program entry requirements are outlined in the Academic Calendar.

  • Can I take ECO101H1, ECO102H1, MAT133Y1, MAT135H1 and/or MAT136H1 for entry into program?

Yes, students can take these courses for entry into the program. The same minimum grade is required for these courses. Students are advised to check with other programs of interest to inquire whether UTSG courses are acceptable.

  • If I take a course at St. George campus, will it count towards my ECO program at UTM?

Courses taken at UTSG (St. George campus) can count towards your ECO program at UTM. You can find the list of course equivalents here. UTSG courses can also count for unspecified ECO requirements (for example 1.0 ECO credit at the 300/400 level).

  • Is 63% required in all MAT courses required for entry into the Economics Major?

The 63% grade requirement is only if you enroll in MAT133Y5. A passing grade (50% or higher) is required for all other MAT courses for entry into the Economics Major program. Please note that the grade required is higher for entry into the Economics Specialist (HBA) and Financial Economics Specialist (HBSc) programs. You can review program entry requirements in the Academic Calendar.

  • Can I switch from the Economics Major to another Economics program?

Yes, you can switch to another program as long as you meet the entry requirements for the program. Please note that entry into the Economics Specialist (HBA) and Financial Economics Specialist (HBSc) programs requires completion of  ECO206Y5, ECO208Y5 and ECO227Y5 with the required grades. You can review program entry requirements in the Academic Calendar.

  • Will courses marked “EXT” count towards my ECO program(s)?

Yes, courses marked EXT (Extra) will count towards completion of your ECO program. However, courses marked “EXT” are not counted in your GPA or your total credit count. 

  • I’ve selected credit/ no credit (CR/NCR) for a course required for my program. Will this course count towards my program? What are my options? 

No. Courses completed with a final grade of “CR” cannot be used to fulfill program requirements as outlined in the CR/NCR policy in the Academic Calendar. If you selected CR/NCR for a required program course, you can either:

  1. Cancel CR/NCR for that course so that it can count towards the program by the deadline
  2. Retake the course. 

You can find the CR/NCR deadlines on the Important Dates page.

Course Enrolment

  • Can I take a course without the pre-requisites, or as take it as a co-requisite?

No. Prerequisites are strictly enforced by the department. These requirements ensure that students are adequately prepared for advanced courses.  Students who do not meet the prerequisites will be removed from the course.

If you have a specific circumstance or need assistance with developing an academic plan for ECO courses, please contact the Economics Academic Advisor (Email: advisor.utmeconomics@utoronto.ca).

  • I deferred my final exam in ECO101H5. Can I take ECO102H5 with an SDF?

Yes, you can take ECO102H5 if you have a 60% average in ECO101H5 before the final exam.

  • I did not obtain a grade of 63% in ECO101H5 and ECO102H5. What are my options now?

Students must complete both courses and achieve the minimum grade before they can enroll in any second-year courses. We do not make any exceptions to this requirement. If you did not achieve this requirement, you should consider retaking the required courses or considering alternate program options.

  • I passed ECO101H5 and/or ECO102H5 but did not achieve the required grade for program entry. Can I repeat this course(s) to achieve the minimum requirement?

If you completed ECO101H5 and/or ECO102H5 credit but did not achieve 63% (i.e. achieved 50-62%) or higher in both courses, then you must request to repeat the course. Please read the repeating passed courses policy for details about the policy and the procedure to request to retake the course.

Additional Questions

  • What do I do if I missed a test, or need an extension for my assignment?

Please refer to your course syllabus for details about the missed term work policy for the course

  • Can I receive transfer credit for Economics courses taken online at a university outside of U of T?

No, the Department of Economics does not grant transfer credit for online courses completed at institutions outside the University of Toronto.

If your question wasn’t answered above or you need personalized support, please contact the Economics Academic Advisor at advisor.utmeconomics@utoronto.ca