I’m currently studying at the University of Windsor for business administration and I am in my first year of the first semester, and was thinking of transferring to the University of Toronto (downtown campus) for business administration or commerce. So, I was wondering how I would go about doing that i.e forms to fill out, credits needed, documentation needed etc. Also before I went to Windsor I was thinking of going to go to UofT but I didn’t take the mandatory calculus course so I didn’t apply. So I was wondering how does UofT access possible transfer students, do they only look at University courses or do they also look at high school courses. If UofT does look at high school courses and considering I didnt take the course needed for the program at UofT does that mean I’d be rejected? Any feedback, advice or answers would be greatly apprecaited. Thank you in advance!
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Already in your first year and waiting to get out of there, eh? Before you do so, maybe give Windsor a chance before you consider switching? Oh wait, it’s Windsor. I advise you to get the hell out of there as fast you can.
Basically in order to complete your switchover to U of T’s hallowed halls, you’ll have to contact the Transfer Credit Office. All the necessary information to attempt a transfer is detailed on this website. But I will recap the FAQs for you.
How do I apply?
Students wishing to transfer to the U of T should complete an application form available from the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre or from the University of Toronto Office of Admissions and Awards.
The Faculty of Arts and Science has a minimum two-year residency requirement. The Faculty does not normally accept as degree candidates, students who have completed more than two years (10 full credits) beyond the grade 12/OAC level at university – such students may apply as Special Students (i.e. those who are not proceeding towards a University of Toronto degree).
What do they take?
Acceptance of Transfer Credits
Acceptance of transfer credits among Ontario universities shall be based on the recognition that, while learning experiences may differ in a variety of ways, their substance may be virtually equivalent in terms of their content and rigour. Insofar as possible, acceptance of transfer credit should allow for the maximum recognition of previous learning experience in university-level courses.
Subject to degree, grade and program requirements, any course offered for credit by one university shall be accepted for credit by another Ontario university when there is virtual equivalency in course content.
Assessment of Transfer Credits
The assessment of previous post-secondary studies for transfer credit is compulsory. Failure to comply with the stated procedures and/or resolve any outstanding obligations, such as the submission of additional documentation or the completion of departmental interviews, within your first registered session of degree studies will result in the refusal of further course enrolments.
When will I know?
Length of Process
- Assessment response time varies depending on a number of factors – e.g.: whether or not the documentation in your file is complete, where your studies were completed (e.g.: at a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT)/College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (CITAL) or outside of Canada), the time period during which your request is received (mid-June to mid-August is our peak period).
- Normally, a domestic assessment takes approximately 3-4 weeks and a foreign assessment up to 10 weeks.
Hopefully you found that helpful. They will definitely make their decision based on your first year marks at Windsor so do well, so you can get the hell out of there! In terms of whether or not you will need a high school calculus class, that may be a question that needs to be consulted with the Commerce Program. Contact them here.
xoxo, Askastudent