Welcome to U of T Mississauga - We're Delighted to See You!
Whether you're exploring the stories that shape the world, building digital cultures, or uncovering the neuroscience behind mental health - you can earn your degree your way. Tailor your upcoming Fall-Winter experience to be as unique as you.
With over 1800+ courses to choose from, your new fixation topic can be found here at UTM - but first, let's cover the basics.
Academic Dates
at a Glance
| Term | Class Start & End Dates | Final Exam Period |
| F courses | September 2, 2025 - December 2, 2025 | December 5 - 18, 2025 |
| Y courses | September 2, 2025 - April 6, 2026 | April 9 - 23, 2026 |
| S courses | January 5, 2026 - April 6, 2026 | April 9 - 23, 2026 |
| What Year are You In? | Check Your Start Time on ACORN | Add Courses on This Date |
| Year 1 (0 - 3.5 credits) | July 10 | July 16 |
| Year 2 (4.0 - 8.5 credits) | July 3 | July 8 |
| Year 3 (9.0 - 13.5 credits) | June 26 | July 2 |
| Year 4 (14.0+ credits) | June 19 | June 25 |
| Non-degree and visiting students | N/A Only degree students are assigned a start time | July 30 |
Your year of study is defined by the total number of credits you have earned (or expect to earn) by the end of August. Transfer credits are included.
Reminder for Year 2+ Students: Avoid Being Blocked from Course Enrolment
Before your enrolment day starts:
- Check that you have the right combination of programs: 1 Specialist; 2 Majors; 1 Major and 2 Minors.
- Confirm that these programs are listed under "Currently Enrolled" on ACORN.
Missing one of the requirements above? ACORN will prevent you from enrolling into courses. Here's how you can prevent or resolve it:
- Add any Type 1 program on ACORN to meet one of the three combinations. You can delete programs you no longer want after you enrol in classes.
Find essential information including course descriptions, academic policies, and key dates for the academic year.
When and where are courses offered? Online or in-person? Use the planning tool to build a weekly class schedule.
Login using your UTORid to add courses, view your tuition fee invoice, request a fee deferral, check scholarship deposits and more.
Learn from Jen, an academic advisor as she teaches you how to read a course code; choose courses for first year, and how to enrol on ACORN.
Follow along with Misha, a fourth-year student as she shares tips and tricks for course enrolment.
Learn from Dray, an academic advisor on your program and degree requirements. How do you earn a U of T Degree? Let's find out!
Course Loads
Part-time versus Full-time Status
- Students enrolled in 2.5 credits or fewer are considered part-time.
- Students enrolled in 3.0 credits or more are considered full-time.
Applying for OSAP? The course load requirements for your student loan are different from the university's definition of full-time or part-time status. Review the OSAP course load requirements as you are planning your upcoming year.
How many courses can you add on ACORN?
- When course enrolment begins for you: ACORN will accept a maximum of 2.5 credits in each term (or 5.0 credits total). On July 23 at 6am, that limit will increase to 3.0 credits (or 6.0 credits total).
- If you have waitlisted for the maximum number of credits, and need additional courses, you must decide whether to stay on the waitlist or remove yourself from it in order to add a course with available space.
Advising for New Students
We have special programming just for you, all summer long. Visit the Course Enrolment page on the New Students website!
For new students only
Drop-in Advising Office Hours
These weekly drop-in Academic Advising Office Hours are the perfect way to get same-day academic planning support!
For all returning students
FAQ Fridays (on Zoom)
These weekly virtual drop-ins with our academic advising team are a perfect way to connect no matter where you are.
For all returning students
After you enrol in classes, it's time to register for the upcoming year.
How are my fees calculated?
Student tuition fees include: course fees, incidental fees, system access fees, and ancillary fees. To learn more about the different types of fees, visit the University Registrar website.
How much will it cost to study at U of T? Try out the Financial Planning Calculator to help you estimate costs, create a budget and browse helpful resources.
| Session | Payment deadline | Fee deferral deadline | Financial cancellation date |
| Fall-Winter | August 12 | To be confirmed | August 26 |
| Winter only | November 28 | To be confirmed | December 11 |
How much do I owe?
Unless you are deferring your fees, your first payment will register you for the upcoming year. The amount is listed on your ACORN invoice as your minimum payment to register.
If you have only waitlisted or interim courses:
- make a tuition deposit of $338 to reserve your spot using any payment method except by credit card. This minimum charge is refundable if you do not get into your course(s), and do not enrol in more classes. Your invoice will display a $0 owing balance until you secure a spot in the course.
Once classes begin, follow the payment schedule to avoid or minimize service charges on your outstanding balance.
Pay or Defer Your Fees to Register
Have an outstanding balance?
In order to register for the upcoming year, you must clear your outstanding balance. Here are two important processes to keep in mind:
- New payments are first applied to any outstanding fees from a previous session.
- The fee deferral option on ACORN becomes available when outstanding fees are paid.
Support is available
As you're preparing to register for the upcoming year, work with your Financial Aid Advisor in the Registrar's Office. They can guide you through your financial plan as you're putting together your education budget for the upcoming year, and finding sources of income (including student loans, grants, scholarships & awards, RESPs, part-time employement, etc).
All students are welcome to request an appointment if they are concerned about their finances, funding sources, and outstanding balances to the university. Let's work together; we are here for you!
Option 1: Pay Your Fees by August 12
Check your invoice on ACORN and find your minimum payment to register.
After You Pay Your Fees
- Wait 2-3 business days for your financial institution to process your payment. When completed, your payment will be credited on ACORN.
- While you wait, monitor your registration status on ACORN. Once your status changes to "registered", you are all set!
If you paid before, or on the deadline date, there's no need to worry. We don't require proof of payment (unless you pay after the deadline has passed)!
Option 2: Defer Your Fees
Eligibility:
- You applied for a government student loan
- You're receiving a U of T scholarship that is equal to, or greater than your minimum payment to register, as listed on your invoice
- No outstanding fees from a previous session
By submitting a fee deferral, we will register you for the upcoming year. Once classes begin, follow the fee payment schedule to minimize or avoid service charges.
Your Registration Status
Eligible students are invited to register for the upcoming session.
This status will then change to registered or financially cancelled as we approach the start of the term.
Invited
You are invited to enrol in courses for the upcoming session and/or you have selected courses.
If you made a recent payment, it has not yet been received.
Registered
Financially Cancelled
Scenario 1: You enrolled in courses but missed the deadline to pay or defer your fees.
- Next steps: read the late registration section carefully.
Scenario 2: Academic suspension is currently in progress.
- If you're unsure if you have been placed on suspension, review your academic history on ACORN and check your U of T email for a letter from the Office of the Registrar with information about your next steps and support services.
Scenario 3: You have not enrolled in courses for the upcoming session, and have not made a tuition payment.
- This status has been placed on your account to ensure that no fees will be charged for the session.
Missed the payment deadline?
If you paid before the deadline, or on the day of the deadline, proof of payment is not required.
Missed the payment deadline to register? Submit your proof of payment to us online by the deadlines below:
| F, Y, and S Terms | S term only |
| August 13 - 25 at 4 pm | November 29 - December 10 at 4 pm |
If you strongly believe that your payment will not be credited to your account before the financial cancellation date, submit the Proof of Payment form so we can help you register.
What you'll need:
Your proof of payment is a receipt (or screenshot) that shows the following information:
- Your full name
- Student number or U of T account number
- Confirmation that your payment transaction is complete
- Transaction date and amount paid
- Name of financial institution
To protect your privacy, you can redact any unnecessary information (for example, your credit card number, account balance, etc).
Late Registration Requests
Did you miss the payment deadline and the proof of payment period? Interested in taking courses this coming year? We can help with that!
Submit the late registration form to regain access to course enrolment. The late registration form is open during the request period below:
| Fall - Winter Session | Winter Session only |
| August 27 - September 15, 2025 at 4 pm | December 12, 2025 - January 16, 2026 at 4 pm |
After your request has been received, you'll receive a link to pay the late registration fee ($53).
Ontario students can apply for OSAP to help them pay for tuition, books, fees, childcare, and more through loans and grants.
Mix and match your funding revenues to help pay for your education. Here are some examples:
- Student loans are available for Canadian and U.S. students.
- Apply for grants, bursaries. These are offered through the university, and are non-repayable (free money!). Last year, U of T provided $107.5 million to students, including $42.5 million through UTAPS.
- Apply for awards and scholarships. UTM offers in-course awards, and you can find program-specific awards through Award Explorer.
- Receiving a scholarship? It will be paid out to your ACORN account in October automatically.
- Withdraw from a registered education savings plan (RESP). If you plan to withdraw funds from your RESP to pay for your tuition, download your Confirmation of Enrolment Letter for free on ACORN after you enrol in courses.
- Work on campus. The work-study program is a great way to earn money and get involved with your community through meaningful work experiences.
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a government financial aid program that assists eligible Ontario residents attending post-secondary studies through a combination of loans and grants. Full-time and part-time students may apply.
OSAP funding becomes available in September, and you'll apply for each new academic year. This ensures that you receive the right assessment based on your course load.
To receive your funding on time, we recommend that you apply at least 8 weeks before the start of a new term. This gives you time to resolve any issues with your application so that you qualify for a fee deferral by the registration deadline, and to ensure that your funding can be released when classes begin.
| Study period dates | Recommended application period | Last day to apply | Deadline to submit signatures & documentation | Last day to submit an OSAP appeal |
Fall and Winter September 2, 2025 - | May 2025 | February 22, 2026 | March 14, 2026 | March 14, 2026 |
Fall term only September 2, 2025 - | May 2025 | October 19, 2025 | November 8, 2025 | November 8, 2025 |
Winter term only January 5, 2026 - | October 2025 | February 22, 2026 | March 14, 2026 | March 14, 2026 |
| Study period dates | Recommended application period | Last day to apply | Deadline to submit supporting documentation |
Fall and Winter September 2, 2025 - | June 2025 | February 22, 2026 | March 14, 2026 |
Fall term only September 2, 2025 - | June 2025 | November 8, 2025 | November 8, 2025 |
Winter term only January 5, 2026 - | November 2025 | February 22, 2026 | March 14, 2026 |
After you apply for a part-time OSAP loan, submit an application for the Noah Meltz Bursary. The University Registrar's Office will review the two assessments to determine which program will provide the best source of funding (e.g., more funding, or more non-repayable grants).
Meet with Your Financial Aid Advisor
Have specific questions about your fees or finances? We're here for you!
Request an appointment
One-on-one appointments are a great way discuss your fees, finances, and funding options.
What can I ask?
We can help you with topics related to tuition, bursaries, budgetting, awards, and more.
Graduating Students
What an exciting time! You have so much to be proud of. Now, let's get you to the finish line.
When you are close to completing 20.0 credits, you will be eligible to submit a request to graduate on ACORN. Once submitted:
- At the end March, check Degree Explorer to see if your Program Advisor in your academic department has confirmed that you have completed all of your program requirements.
- By early May, you'll be able to confirm your eligibility to graduate once your program and degree assessment have been completed. Meet with an Academic Advisor in the Registrar's Office if you have questions or would like to do a degree audit before May.
Check out the Graduation checklist
Tuition Fee Refunds
There are deadlines to drop a course and receive either a 100% or 50% refund. Chat with an Academic or Financial Aid Advisor, and refer to these resources to keep you on track:
Dates & deadlines | Refund process
- Thinking about dropping a course? Follow the relevant academic and financial drop deadlines.
- Taking a class at another campus? As a UTM student, keep following UTM academic and financial drop dates, with the exception of the deadline to request a late withdrawal after the drop date (LWD) or Credit/No Credit.
- Are you receiving OSAP or other government student loan? Meet with a Financial Aid Advisor before dropping a course. In some cases, dropping courses may result in significant changes to your funding and jeopardize future funding eligibility.
Cancelling Your Registration
If you are no longer able to attend or complete the Fall-Winter session, speak with an Academic Advisor if you need support or a Financial Aid Advisor if you are receiving a government student loan to ensure that you take all the necessary steps to keep your loan in good standing. Learn more about cancelling registration.