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

Hi there,
I attended Sheridan College last year and had a terrible semester GPA wise because I did not enjoy what I was studying. I am interested in taking English at UTM in the fall but have a negative transcript to my name. I am 23 years old and can be considered a mature student, but am worried that my previous academic record will hinder my chances of getting in. Is there a chance that I can be accepted on probation at UTM?
Thank you!
Lu

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Hi Lu,

Unfortunately I don’t think that you can … well right away. The information that they give for a mature is the following:

The University of Toronto considers applicants based on their academic background, regardless of age. To see if you meet our admission requirements, please go back and select the appropriate level of education and your program of interest.

Annnnd those admission requirements are:

Admission consideration is based on your overall academic record and your most recent annual average. Competitive students normally have a high ‘B’ average in their college studies, with sufficient academic content, although some programs require higher standing.

Meeeeaning:

If you do not meet the published admission requirements you may qualify for various humanities and social science programs through either the Academic Bridging Program or the Transitional Year Program. Please note that if you have already attempted degree studies, you are not eligible for these programs.

Academic Bridging Program

The Academic Bridging Program is intended for Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons (convention refugees) who do not hold the published admission requirements to qualify for degree studies.

Detailed information, including applications and deadlines for the Academic Bridging Program is available through the Academic Bridging Program office, Woodsworth College Academic Bridging.

Transitional Year Programme (TYP)

TYP is designed for those who could not finish high school because of financial problems, family difficulties or other circumstances beyond their control. It is a one-year, full-time program leading to admission into an Arts and Science degree program. Detailed information is available through Transitional Year Programme.

Hopefully that response didn’t make you feel like you were in a lecture. Pure info, no fun.

Truly yours,
aska

Hey aska, this site is amazing and so helpful. I have a question about the Psychology programs at UTm and at UTSG. WHich one is more math based? or harder lets say? I am doing a victory lap and my marks and pretty good except for math. I want a BSC not a BA. ALot of people are telling me to go to York because it is much easier to get into and it specializes for their psychology program.
What is your opinion? i live much closer to Utm and it will be cheaper for me than taking the go bus every day.
thanks a bunch!

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Yo yo

I think if you had a gun to my head … i know … intense … I would tell you to go to UTM. Its not often I give blunt answers, but you just seem to bring that out in me. Here’s my reasoning and you are free to ignore it… but it’s good, so don’t.
Below I have included the course requirements for both UTSG and UTM. The only math-ish courses that you will have to take are Stats and Eco. Saying that, those are the requirements for both schools.
Now, if you want to chince out a little (and we all do it), I would chincing by going to UTM and not St.George instead of hauling your ass all the way to York.
First of all U of T is consistantly ranked in the top 20 schools in the world. When you graduate from U of T they don’t emphasize what campus you did so on.
So to enter the major, you must have a 75% in the the Psy100 at the St. George campus and a 63% at the Missisauga one.
Also I’m a little comfused what you are saying about York. U of T does offer a Psych Specialist in Science. Im going to assume its harder to get into than Yorks but probably waaaay better.
Although word on the street is that York students are better looking.

UTM Requirements:

UTSG:

First Year: PSY100H1
After PSY100:

1. Statistics: PSY201H1/ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270H1/HMB325H1/SOC202H1/STA220H1/STA250H1
2. Two of PSY210H1, PSY220H1, PSY230H1, PSY240H1 (Cluster A) and two of PSY260H1, PSY270H1, PSY280H1, PSY290H1(Cluster B)
3. Four half-courses (2 FCEs) at the 300+-level from Group 1 below, with at least one half-course from each of Clusters A and B
4. one 400-level half-course (.5 FCE) from Group 1 below, Cluster A or B
5. 1.5 FCEs from Groups 1 and/or 2 below

Happy decisions making 🙂

forever yours,

aska