OR 101

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The Office of the Registrar offers a series of workshops to acquaint new students with key components that all U of T Mississauga students need to acquire in order to transition to university.

From the basic — understanding ROSI, the student web service — to building an ongoing relationship with academic advisors, these sessions are proven to help students succeed.

In fact, students who take part in first-year transition programming have higher grades, complete their degrees faster, and have a more engaging student experience that those who do not.

Check out our brochure to see what's coming in 2012-13.

Winter 2013

Registration for Winter offerings is open now! Click here to register for any of the below workshops!

The Drop Deadline Has Passed, What Do I Do?
During the weeks of March 25 and April 1, 2013

Jointly offered by the Financial Aid Team and Academic Advisors, this session explores the Late Withdrawal after the Drop Date (LWD) option and explains the impact it has, both academically and financially. 

Visit an information table in front of the Office of the Registrar to have your questions about LWD answered! Academic advisors and financial aid staff will be available on the following dates and times:

  • Monday, March 25: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 26: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 27: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 28: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Monday, April 1: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 2: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 3: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 4: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Friday, April 5: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Past Sessions

OR101 - Welcome Day Sept. 4, 2012
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An overview of key dates, services and resources to help students succeed.

Making the Grade: the ABCs of GPAs
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Learn how to calculate your GPA (Grade Point Average) and understand why it is important for degree requirements, program application, and graduate and professional school entry.  Discover how GPA affects academic standing, including probation and suspension statuses.

Making Cents of OSAP
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This workshop explains the basics of OSAP and how your financial and/or academic decisions can affect your OSAP eligibility in current and subsequent years.

Is the Summer Session Right for Me?
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Describes the Summer Session workload, and the implications for students on probation. Explores the Credit/No-credit (CR/NCR) option, courses at other U of T campuses, and outlines the university’s study abroad options. Explains the “Letter of Permission” and transfer credit processes.

It’s Payback Time: OSAP Loan Repayment
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This workshop, arranged by the Financial Aid Office and presented by a representative from the National Student Loans Service Centre, outlines your options for repayment of your OSAP loans if you are graduating, switching to part-time, or taking time off from your studies.

Degree Requirements: My Academic Plan for Success (MAPS)
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Describes the various degree requirements such as CGPA, program selection, distribution courses, and options available to students such as Late Withdrawal after the Drop Date (LWD) and Credit/No-credit (CR/NCR). Introduces students to UTM's tools for degree requirement checks.

Major Decisions? Minor Problems! How to choose your Subject POSt
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Defines the necessity for selecting program(s); and reviews specialist, major, minor and types 1, 2 and 3 programs. Outlines the Subject POSt enrolment dates, application and selection processes, and discusses the fee implications of accepting a deregulated program invitation. Click here to register.