I was required to withdraw from utm, and during my year off I took a course at a community college. But during that time I was offered full time work, so I took the opportunity as I was planning on saving up. But the opportunity came after the time to drop a class without academic penalty. So now I will have a transcript from this community college with fails because I did not write the exams as I didn’t see a point, withdrew from the winter semester to work. I am planning on applying for reinstatement, will utm know I attended that college if I do not state that I went in my form?

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Dude!

You have to state that you went to another school on the form. Don’t even consider not stating it on the re-registration form. I don’t know if they’ll know if you deign to lie — or, if we want to sound less awful, omit — but lying to your school just seems like a really dumb idea.

silently sorta judging,
aska

Ive heard that for UTM commerce you have to re-apply in your second year? How does this work? I also am hearing that a lot of students do not make it into the second year?

Just wondering how many students get admitted to the first year and then how many students go through to the second year?

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Hey Amanda,

Like I already told you, you apply to Programs of Study at the end of first year. There is no re-applying. Actually, I’m going to quote myself because I love the quoting option on this website and rarely get to use it:

Now what happens at all three campuses of UofT is that at the end of first year, you apply for Programs of Study, those being specialists, majors, or minors in a particular field. So consult the requirement for the program you’d like to be part of. I assume you’re aiming for the Commerce and Finance specialist, meaning you just need to heed the necessary courses (ECO100, MGT120, MAT133 or MAT 135), the grades you need to get in them, and then the minimum CGPA.

Tip: Try hitting the hyperlinks. There’s usually a fifty-fifty chance it’s either an academic link or a cat gif, but it’s always worth it. For example, clicking the Programs of Study link might bring you to an explanation about what they are and how they work.

As for questions about numbers of students? unfortunately, those kinds of things aren’t actually released. If you’re really curious, try sending an email over to the head of the department you want to be part of.

Cheers!

aska

Hey there,

So, I am in like, a serious dilemma and I hope you can help me. I go to UTM and I am in the Management program in first year, but I am already struggling a lot with the economics and I know I will have a lot of problems with accounting and stuff too, because I am REALLY good in Social Sciences but anything with numbers is just .. no.

Anyways, I want to change to the CCIT program. And I want to drop ECO100Y and MGT120H like, asap. I am taking 4.5 credits, so if I drop the 2 I will have only 3 credits. Then I am planning on taking the two prerequisites for the CCIT program over the summer and then applying for the CCIT Subject Post in the 2nd round when I have 4.0 credits. But then either way I will be applying really late into a super competitive program and even if I get in the courses I need will probably be all full. So what should I do?? I am so confused!

Thanks

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Hey hey!

So step one would be to calm down. In first year, everything seems like a struggle.

If you really are being tortured by Management and you’re set on dropping those courses though, I recommend picking up an additional course or two in the second semester if you can, partly to help bump up your GPA (which is always a plus), but also to raise your credit count. While all of the courses in the CCIT program seem to require CCT109H and CCT110H, you can take some other courses in the mean time to contribute to your degree in general.

Now requesting entry into a program in the second round doesn’t necessarily mean it will be full. Logically, a department wouldn’t offer the opportunity for more students to join if they didn’t make room for them, right? So don’t stress over the possibility of not getting in. As long as you have the necessary requirements to the program – CCT109H, CCT110H, and a 2.0 GPA, according to the program description you should be fine. However, if you’re still concerned, double check with your registrar office or the department directly.

But as an aside, heed the refund schedule! Today, October 15, is the last day to get back 75% of your course fee for ECO100Y before the amount drops down to 50%.

Good luck!

aska

Hello,

I am currently going into second year at UTM and have just completed first year in a specialist program. I want to expand and live down town this coming year and switch out of my specialist program and into just a major program so that I have more time to take classes at the down town campus and have more time for other classes (I am a dancer therefore need more time for dance training) because currently my program is very time heavy. My question is can I switch out of a specialist to a major at anytime? and when is the time when utm studies can sign up for courses at St. George?

Thanks!

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Hey there Tiny Dancer,

So here’s the dealio … well the first one of the bunch!

As a first year, you would not have been in a specialist program yet. At the end of first year, or specifically after 4.0 FCE you choose your Subject POSts. Meaning that just before your second year you declare your specialist/majors/minors.

You can switch your subject POSts in any year during the add times! I just want to warn you that switching from a specialist to a major won’t necessarily give you more time. In order to graduate from U of T you are required to have; 1 Specialist or 2 Majors or 1 Major and 2 Minors. No matter what combination that you take, you will be taking 20.0 FCE in order to graduate, so the same amount of work.

My guuuuuess would be August 16th as the date you can enroll for St.George courses as that is the last enrollment day for UTSG students!

twinkle toes,

aska

Hi, I was just wondering how exactly has the utm residence been lately. Is it as bad as they say if you live on campus? And are people “cold” and unwilling to socialize? I’m considering going there this fall and I’m just nervous on what to expect and how hard it will be to make friends considering I won’t know anyone. Also do parties ever happen? I know university is about studying but I also want it to be a good experience. Thanks in advance for your reply!

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Heyo,

Everyone, well most outside of anti-social folk, will be in the same situation. We all came to our first year knowing few to no people and scared we were going to be lonely and sad for the next 4 years. If you are social and outgoing, you will find a likewise crowd. Parties happen (especially if you are in res).

Sometimes if you live in a boring res you will just have to make your own fun, and I can gaurentee you will be able to find a partner or two in crime (ok, not real crime … but if real crime, just don’t get caught).

If you don’t plan on living in res, just chat up some peeps in class … this both supports your academics (by having a buddy for notes) and gives you an insider to the fun shiz going on around campus.

If you find yourself with boring people, just try this.

I have also heard a wise monk … or probably my Nan, says that only boring people find themselves bored. Make your own fun and fun people will follow.

whipping my hair back a forth,

aska

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Hey hey,

So I just called the folks over at UTM and they were actually pretty honest about what was going on. That policy is new to UTM … and from what I understand just UTM. Students were starting to get their knickers in a knock about the free-for-all week. Apparently students would team up with their friends. One would drop the course and tell their friend to add it right away. Students were getting all snotty and saying this wasn’t fair … personally I think it’s a little clever.

Unfortunately, the Dean’s Promise doesn’t apply in this situation. If there were no other options then they place you in the course.

Honestly, there’s no way around it if you have alternate options.

my heart will go on,

aska

Hello, I’m a first year student at UTM, can I enroll in music courses at the St.George campus for second year?

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You betcha babe!

Here’s what the course calendar says on the matter:

Courses at Other U of T Campuses

You must have completed 4.0 credits at U of T Mississauga by the end of the Summer Session to be eligible to enrol in courses at other U of T campuses. If you register, but do not have 4.0 credits, you will be removed from the courses.

Go forth and be musical!

melodically yours,

aska