• CR/NCR,  dropping courses,  Transferring

    traitor.

    November 7, 2013

    Hi aska!

    I’m a student at UTM planning on transferring to a different university next year. I applied and my transcripts have been sent and everything! But?there’s this one course (that one course ugh) that will bring my GPA down. I selected the credit/no credit option for that course, but not before the?transcript was already transmitted to the university I applied to. Would they even see the credit/no credit option on the transcript? Or would they?see my grade in the course regardless?

    Also how bad would it look on my transcript if I were to drop that course now….

    Cheers,
    I want to leave.

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    hey there,

    firstly, I am INCREDIBLY INSULTED that you’re transferring. How could you transfer. How. Could you. I thought we had something special. The other school’s thinner than me, isn’t it? ISN’T IT?

    Ahem. It’s fine. No, don’t worry. I’ll be fine.

    As to your (traitorous) dilemma, basically, if you’ve sent in a transcript in september or october, all your courses are going to show up as ‘in progress’ to the school you’re applying to. So whether you selected credit/no credit before or after sending it, it’ll look the same to the other school. If this is the only transcript they require, then it really doesn’t matter how the course turns out.

    However, if you have to send another transcript once the term is over, then they will see that you made it credit/no-credit, and they will see if you’ve dropped the course. Generally, unless that course is a requirement for you to transfer, dropping it is probably going to be a better idea than having a bad mark show up on your transcript. It really depends on your situation though, so I’d suggest talking to the UTM registrar’s office or maybe the admissions office at your new school about your situation.

    good luck you uoft-betraying swine. I hope the other school is good enough for you sheesh.

    aska

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  • dropping courses,  UTM

    dropping courses like it’s hot

    January 16, 2013

    Hi i am a first year student at UTM and I am enrolled in 8 courses (2 full year) for a total of 5 credits. Only two courses are prerequisites for my program. Is it ok for me to drop one of the other courses? Are 5 100 level credits mandatory?

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    hey hey!

    No amount of credits is ever actually “mandatory,” really, so long as you don’t try going over six that semester (but that’s a whole other story that I won’t get into). However, to be considered a full-time student, you need to be in at least 3.0 FCE for that academic year.

    So if you end up with 4.0 or 4.5 100-level FCE, that’s totally fine. Personally, in my first-year I spent my second semester sobbing over my fall grades and dropped one of the half-credits in the winter so that I could “concentrate better.” Naturally, that was a complete lie and I’ve maintained my horrible, horrible procrastinating ways since. That being said, as long as you don’t have any more than 6.0 100-levels, you’re good! Anything less than that is fine.

    First year can be stressful, so don’t feel pressured to stay in a class if you think it’ll hinder you for all the other ones. And if you do drop it, make sure you use your time wisely! 😉

    Cheers!

    aska

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  • dropping courses,  grad school,  jobs,  law school

    loving law

    October 22, 2012

    Hi aska,

    I have a couple questions if you don’t mind:

    1. I really screwed up my first year finishing with a horrible gpa of 2.4. I was looking into going to law school or grad school after my undergrad, but now I’m terrified that I’ve ruined my chances of getting in. Have I completely screwed up my gpa? Even if I get a 4.0 for the rest of my undergrad years (which is highly unlikely), my cgpa still won’t be very high. I heard the minimum for most law schools is 3.7 :\

    2. If I drop an F course before Nov 4th, there will be no record that I even took the course in the first place right? If so, is it possible for me to drop the course and start fresh by taking it next semester? Or will they know that I enrolled and dropped out of it first semester?

    3. Do you have any info or know where I can find more info about internships? Or volunteering? And do you have any tips on applying? If law/grad school is still an option, I’m worried that my resume is not up to par.

    Thanks so much and please reply asap if possible!

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    Hey there,

    So I’m just going to number off my answers if you don’t mind:

    1. You didn’t screw up your first year, so you better take back those pity party invitations hun. While most post-grad programs want at least a 3.5 GPA, you have three whole years to raise your CGPA. How? By working hard. You sound like you realize you slacked off a little last year. Are you ready to change that? If you don’t know how or if you need some tips, try consulting the Academic Success Centre. They’re always really helpful. 🙂
    2. You are correct. November 4, 2012 is the last day to drop an F course without any academic penalty. Likewise, you can definitely drop the course right now (before November 4) and take it again next semester without any problems.
    3. As for info on internships and volunteering, head over to the Career Centre website. They always have listings for part-time work or volunteer opportunities. Moreover, they have loads of pages on writing proper cover letters, prepping for interviews, and general application tidbits. They also hold a number of workshops and info sessions over the year about applications or the ins and outs of resume writing.

    Enjoy!

    aska

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  • arts & sciences,  dropping courses,  enrollment,  important dates,  ROSI,  wait list

    wait me up before you go go

    September 13, 2012

    Hi

    I am a polisci major and i need a canadian politics course, it’s part of the requirement. However my course registration started when I had to be at? work , where i normally don’t have acess to computers, so I had to borrow it from somebody else… i was in a rush to give it back because i was interupting thier work.. long story short in my rush I entered the wrong course code , signing up for us politics instead of canadian and it was two weeks before i caught my mistake. by the time i dropped the us poltics and signed up for the canadian politics i was 36 on the waitlist of 250. now i moved up to 14 but with only 5 days left for waitlists to dropp what are my chances of getting in before
    than? thanks

    Harini

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    Hi Harini,

    Girl, I feel you on this one! At my lowest of lows, I was doing course registrations on a borrowed cell phone, stealing wi-fi from the Whitney Museum of Art seven hours after my start time. On another occasion, I dropped the wrong course because two of my course titles contained amphersands (thanks, Literary Studies, for the worst course titles ever). What I?m saying is, we?ve all got stories like yours, and we’ve all felt pretty hopeless about our waitlist position.

    I seem to have misplaced my crystal ball today, so I can only surmise about your chances of getting into the course. Like you said, waiting lists drop away on September 16th this year, and 14 spaces is a good bit to move before that happens. However, I’ve heard of much dimmer prospects coming through, so it really could happen! If you’re still not enrolled after the waitlists drop, watch ROSI like a hawk and jump on that space when it inevitably opens up- that’s also been done! Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about waitlists, minus whether you’ll actually get off of one.

    Additionally, it’s really a great idea to go to the first day of class, introduce yourself to the professor and get his or her email address. Unfortunately, profs are pretty helpless when it comes to getting you into the class, no matter how much they like you. Still, it’s important that if you do get in, you’ve already had access to readings and lectures you might have missed. I also feel like you get some kind of karmic priority by being a goodie two-shoes like that.

    Good luck, and remember that you can always take the course the next time it’s offered, at which time you’ll have more credits and a better shot at getting in. And remember, you’re not the only one suffering from this same issue! Solidarity forever!

    aska

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  • dropping courses

    babycakes and academic penalty

    August 13, 2012

    hey, what is the final date for dropping a second semester summer 2012 course without any academic penalty. I know the last day to drop a course is Aug 6, and you get a 50% refund. however if I want to drop a course after that date, and not get an academic penalty, even if that means not getting any refund for my course, what date would that have to be before. thanks

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    Hi de ho

    This information maaaay have been, slightly, ok completely, more useful earlier than this.

    The last day to drop a ‘S’ section course in the summer, without academic penalty, was July 30. There is also an option to late withdraw from a course and that option is always available up until the last day of classes, which unfortunately was yesterday (Aug 13).

    I’m assuming that you are attending the St.George campus … buuuuut if by the slight (well, 2/3) chance that I’m wrong, check the front of the Course Calendar because they supply a chart with important dates in it.

    peace and love baby cakes,

    aska

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  • dropping courses

    Dopping Leaves, Dropping Courses

    October 21, 2011

    Hi,

    I’m a first year student at UTSC and I’m currently taking a Physics course. However, since Math isn’t my strongest subject I decided to take the Y course and so I have to take the second part of Physics next year since it’s only offered in the winter. I never took Physics in high school either so I’m already doing pretty bad right now, and I’m sure I’d benefit if I took it next year. I’d be down to 3 courses for this term if I do this. Would it affect the OSAP money I’m getting next term if I drop this course now?
    Thanks!

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    Hey heeeey

    It’s like looking in the mirror at my first year self – well kind of, if we alter the whole UTSC and Physic things and pretty much every other detail minus the dropping courses.
    It’s good you’re staying in at least three courses (and I’m assuming you are taking a relatively full course load next semester) The registrar office can’t release OSAP to you unless you are a full time student (3 credits or more).

    I personally didn’t tell them that I had dropped down in my course load, and my OSAP remained the same (sneaky sneaky) but I also am not going to tell you to do that and have them be all angry and refuse you OSAP in the future. And then you won’t be able to pay for second year, and have to drop out of school and live in a soggy box the rest of your life. Dramatic.

    I would suggest popping in Admissions and Awards and just informing them of your course change.

    And speaking of popping in …maybe also talk to your Academic Advisor before you drop y0ur course. From experience, courses aren’t easier in the future. There is always something that is going to cause you difficulties. Eventually all the dropped courses build up and you find yourself in your 6th year at U of T. In a year long course, there is plently of time to make up your mark. BUT when it comes down to it, it’s up to you.

    forever devoted,

    aska

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  • dropping courses,  money

    Show me the Money

    October 4, 2011

    Hey Aska,

    Ok so im starting my first year at UTSC this fall and I want to do a double major in Human Biology and Physics/Astrophysics. My life is going to be crazy with like 30h of school a week, and I have a strong desire to not kill myself sooooo I was thinking that in the event things gets to hectic for me, I would drop a course and take it in summer school. I know that the last day to drop a course without academic penalty is Wed, November16/2011(says so in the calendar)…… but what is the last day to drop it without Financial penalty???

    😀 thanks a bijillion,

    Cheers,

    Rubz

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    Hey Rubz,

    I’m glad you asked! It takes a lot of detective work to find the university’s financial deadlines online. Gee, I wonder why… *wink*.

    They’re hidden – I mean, posted – on the Student Accounts website. According to the refund schedule for domestic students at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus, the last day to drop a course and receive a 100% refund was September 21st. To receive any refund, Y courses must be dropped before November 10th; F courses before October 13th; and S courses before February 12th.

    cha-ching,

    Aska

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  • dropping courses,  internet

    i’m off that ROSI, i’m off that

    April 29, 2011

    Hey bro’s.

    Long story short, I dropped all my courses except for 0.5 in each semester. Stupidity/procrastination. I’m second year. However, after logging into the UC Writing Help website, at the bottom of the page, it listed the courses I was eligible to get help in. A full year course that I dropped was showing, and this scared the shit out of me, because if it’s still on my record, then I’m pretty much suspended no matter how well I do in my last course right now.

    Is this correct??? I dropped the course via rosi well in time before the deadline, and it does not show up on rosi, OR my blackboard anymore.

    Is it possible that I’m still registered in it? FYI it’s LIN100Y1, and the course I’m taking now is MUS315H1.

    Is this just a mistake, perhaps their site was not updated or something? I’m assuming (and hoping) that Rosi & Blackboard are a more reputable source than the UC Writing Help website.

    Is this worth seeing the registrar?

    Thanks a lot.

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    Broseph.

    I don’t understand why the Writing Centre and not ROSI would track you as having been registered in a class that you’ve already dropped, but I wouldn’t consider their website more reliable than the end-all, be-all she-beast that is ROSI.

    Did you talk to your registrar about this? Basically if ROSI says you’re not in a class, then you’re not in a class. Maybe the Writing Centre glitched up and doesn’t track classes that have later been dropped later in the year?

    Fools.

    I hope you ended up getting the help you needed!

    xoxo, Askastudent

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  • dropping courses

    i like my bass down low and my courses easy to drop

    March 2, 2011

    Olla aska,

    So, I’m in first year and am strongly contemplating dropping a full yearcourse. The problem is though, this course is a requirement for my program.What I’m wondering is, since this course is mandatory, is it still possiblefor me to take it in summer school at a *different* university or must Itake it at utsg?
    Also, this may sound stupid but, if I drop a full year course does it withdraw the entire course marks or would it keep the 1st semester portion
    of marks and only drop whatever was achieved in 2nd semester? Oh yes one more thing, from what i understand, whatever fees were payed for this course are gone even though I’m not continuing with it, oui? Sorry, I know, I’m quite new at this.

    ???????????????

    Hey there U of T freshie,

    You have missed the date to drop a full year course without academic penalty. If you wish to?drop a course now, you will have to make an appointment with an?academic advisor to discuss a Late Withdrawel (these sound cooler than they are – your grade isn’t considered for your CGPA but it does show on your transcript).

    Saying that, you may take courses at another school. BUT (yes there is always a but) it may not transfer and if the course?has a?minimum grade?it may be higher as a term of the transfer. If you are interested in doing this I would go in and see an academic advisor and visit the?transfer credit office in Sid Smith. They should have a list of pre-approved courses and schools.

    If you drop the course, you will receive no grades?for it. Its all or nothing?baby. Annnd you will not receive any?money back?either as it is long past the?date.

    I say troop through the last 4 weeks and get this bitch over with.

    forever?yours,

    aska

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  • dropping courses

    dropping courses like bombs

    February 18, 2011

    Hi aska
    I’m a second year student at u of t and recently i’ve been finding the semester quite difficult… so difficult that i’ve managed to drop down to taking only one 0.5 credit course. Family and financial stress are the main reasons as to why i’ve been dropping courses like bombs this term.My question is, would I still be considered a student at u of t if i took the rest of the semester off? Further would i still be able to enroll the usual way for summer school/fall term classes or do I need to notify my registrar/reapply?

    Secondly, throughout this i’ve realized that I want to change my major yet again to art history with a double major in geography(human geo and GIS.)Is art history a type 1 major? and can I double minor in human geography and GIS?

    Thanks in advance!

    ???????????????

    yo yo bomb dropper

    You are still considered a registered student as you have paid fees for this semester and will most likely be able to register again in the summer and Fall. I’m going to put a little asterisk here and tell you to make an appointment with your registrar and maybe just talk this over with an academic counselor.

    I don’t think I know anyone who is in the major they started out in. Art History is a Type 1 and there doesn’t seem to be a reason why you can’t minor in GIS and human geography. You look like you’re golden for when you want to return to school.

    As an alternative maybe you should collaborate with Snoop Doggy Dog and create a song? “i be dropping courses like boooombs”. I can just feel the beat now.

    forever yours,

    aska

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  • dropping courses,  Flat Fees

    drop courses like they’re hot

    February 16, 2011

    Hey aska,

    I’m taking a four credit course load right now in my first year. I’m not doing so well, and have already dropped a full year course. I’m not convinced I’m going to pass film, and am considering dropping it as well. My question is this, if I drop film (a full year course), I’ll end up with only 3 credits. At the end of this year, I’ll only be considered a first year still, correct?? Also, with the whole fixed price with 4-5-6 courses, would I get any reimbursement?

    Thanks,

    Bumbled

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    yo yo Bumbled,

    oooh the first year dropping spree … many go through this.

    A first year is considered someone who:

    has completed less than 4 full coure equivalents

     

    So yah you’ll still be considered first year.

    I personally find this whole program fees a little irrating <shakes fist at the business of university> but I found you some dates,

    The Registration Handbook and Timetable states:

    October 6 2010: F and Y course load count date for program/per-course fee determination

    meaning that you will be charged for any ‘Y’ courses you were enrolled in past October 6th.

    love always,

    aska

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  • dropping courses,  OSAP

    Mom, Is OSAP going to be mad at me?

    November 19, 2010

    Hi
    I am a first year student at UTSC and I find the program I am doing very difficult and I have lost my interest in continuing. I have switched programs and next semester I am starting a new program that I am more interested in. I started this semester with 4 credits and dropped calculus in October. I am also do very poorly in another one of my courses and I am also certain I am going to fail since I was clueless for both midterms. My question is should I stick through it knowing I’m going to fail or should I just drop it? I have heard OSAP will not be happy about me doing only 2 courses. What would be my best option? What would be the penalty of me passing 2 courses, failing 1 and having dropped one.? What if I pass 2 courses and drop 2? Which would be my best option and how will the school and osap handle this. I been stressing a lot and any advice would be a appreciated.

    Thanks.
    V

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    V (are you the newest gossip girl … how are S and B doing?)

    I need you to do a huge favour for me and breathe … your life is not over and everyone has tough times when it comes to school.

    First off I just wanted to tell you that it is past the date to drop F courses, so your looking at Late Withdrawals, which will appear on your transcript (but will be better than a failed course as it does not contribute to your CGPA)

    OSAP will be possibly be mad at you. Sorry, they’re generally a grump (as I would be too if I was continuously giving strangers money).

    Generally speaking OSAP would like you to remain at a 60% course load or higher. If you drop below the 3 courses, they will most likely reassess your funds. In which case, they might ask you to pay back some from this semester, or you may not receive any in January. The odds are they won’t cut you off from OSAP for next year if this is your first offense.
    Saying that, I would really, really suggest that you go see a financial/academic adviser. They will be able to look at your specific situation and tell you what specific repercussions will be. If they agree that the best thing for you to do, is to drop your courses, they might be able to hook you up with some financial aid (depending on your situation).

    Don’t be intimidated to meet with advisers, they are understanding of your situation (the odds are a thousand students have been there before or worse off). They have seen it all. They actually want to help and they don’t mind if you start crying.

    You’ve got this dude. You’re in a sticky situation but it’s not the end.

    Love Always,
    Aska

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  • courses,  dropping courses

    get rid of that course, like a G6

    October 18, 2010

    Hey aska, I have a question regarding second semester courses. There’s still a couple of months left before second semester starts and I realized that I don’t want to do a specific second semester course. Is there any way for me to cancel my course enrolment and get my money back?

    Thanks a bunch!
    Demi

    ???????????????
    Hey Demi (Moore?),

    Yippie!

    I love when i can give positive answers.

    You’ve got it dude! You can definitely get rid of that nasty old course AND get your full money back.

    If? it’s a Winter session class/ a section ‘s’ course you can go on to ROSI, click on Course Enrollment, then List Courses. Then to the right of the course box is an option to ‘drop course’ click that baby, confirm and you’re in the clear. You can switch around ‘S’ courses until Jan 9th and get full money back.

    If for some reason your talking about a ‘Y’ section course, you can do the same thing to drop it, but will only receive 75% of your money back.

    Happy course canceling!

    With compassionate love,
    Aska

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