complications getting into computer science

Hi there,

I’m transferring from Waterloo Biology to UofT (hopefully CompSci). I got accepted into Science under ArtSci, and UofT’s package said they would evaluate my admission to my desired program, in this case, CompSci.

I searched up the possible cases that I may not get into compsci right away, and it happens that there is something at UofT called POSt. Now I can declare any type 1 without requirements other than completing my 4 FCEs (assuming ANY 4 credits), but I was wondering about compsci’s requirements. It’s under Type 1S, so there’s additional req, but when I looked at the page on uoft, there’s nothing different from Type 1’s req beside the different date in applying. Is it possible that the req to get into compsci POSt (major/spec) may be that I have to pass 4 FCEs of compsci credits before I apply? I mean, there must be a meaning behind the S in Type 1S right? I’ve tried emailing the registrar, but no reply for two weeks now. At this point, any help would be much appreciated 🙁

I am referring to this page: http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/timetable/1213_fw/step-2-computer-science and it says “The Computer Science subject POSts (major and specialist) are Type 1S programs. They do not have requirements for entry into the program other than successful completion of 4.0 full-course equivalents. No application is required.”

Thank you!

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Hey hey

You left Waterloo?

But Waterloo has Oktoberfest! Schnitzels! The hats! Utter debauchery! D:

Oh well.

Anywho, I can understand UofT’s silly set of codes seeming rather confusing to someone that isn’t used to it or that got used to another school’s lingo first. But you’ve got it right so far!

Type 1 Subject POSts require nothing more than you having 4.0 full credits. However, that little S means that enrolment dates differ and the fees are weeeee bit higher.

(And by wee and mean a lot.)

So if you want to get into Computer Science, just log onto ROSI on July 3 and enrol. 🙂

Cheers!

aska