Application Steps
 

Step 4: Apply via Online Application System

Login to the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies Online Application System


All OISE graduate studies programs operate under the umbrella of the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies (including many policies, guidelines, and procedures). So, all applicants must utilize the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies online application system to apply for admission to an OISE graduate studies program.

If you encounter technical problems with the online application system (e.g. access interrupted/denied, error message, field not functional) contact the University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies (admissions.sgs@utoronto.ca, 416-978-6614). For questions about information requested in the online application system, refer to the system’s “Help” feature (descriptions of most fields are provided).

Here is some general information about the online application system, plus some additional specific information on selected fields ... 


General Information

• a valid e-mail account is mandatory in order to use the online application system
• the online application system is a key part of the OISE application process, but it is essential to review all five steps in Application Steps
• the online application system includes resources (e.g. Admissions Guide, Calendar) that may not always be specifically applicable to OISE; refer to our OISE Graduate Admissions website for accurate and comprehensive information
• the OISE Registrar’s Office is a centralized unit that works with OISE’s four academic departments to manage the administrative side of the application process; references to “academic department” or “department” or “unit” within the online application system can most often be equated to the OISE Registrar’s Office, Graduate Admissions Unit
• when entering information use a case-sensitive format (i.e. capitalize proper names, titles, street name, etc.) because how you enter information is how it will appear in official records of the University of Toronto
• once you have entered your contact information an applicant identification number (aka Applicant Number) and password will be sent to you via e-mail; you can leave and return to your online application to modify information at any point prior to the payment stage
• if you do not correctly select OISE it is not possible for us to process or consider your application; there are many graduate units at the University of Toronto and you must choose OISE from the Graduate Unit pick-list: “Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)”
• letters of reference are provided online by your designated referees; once you have confirmed your application by moving to the payment stage the system will automatically e-mail each referee an invitation to submit a letter of reference; be prepared to provide contact information (including valid institutional/organizational e-mail address) for all referees; it is imperative to communicate with your prospective referees well in advance of submitting your application for admission to confirm current contact information and absolutely ensure each referee is willing and able to provide a letter of reference in a timely manner
• all applicants must pay the non-refundable application fee plus the non-refundable supplementary fee; there are no refunds, waivers, exemptions, or deferrals of the application fee or supplementary fee; a single application fee plus a single supplementary fee is applicable even if you are applying to more than one OISE program (maximum three); the 2013-14 application fee and supplementary fee is combined to one single payment of $210 Canadian (the application fee is $110 Canadian and the supplementary fee is $100 Canadian); payment of the application fee and supplementary fee must be received before your application will be considered
• your responsibilities when utilizing the online application system …
  - carefully input all relevant information and check for accuracy
  - pay the non-refundable application fee plus the non-refundable supplementary fee (online payment is preferred but mail-in payment is available)
  - provide referee information (which you have confirmed) so your referees can be automatically contacted by the University of Toronto (via e-mail) and submit a letter of reference online
  - upload supporting documents (such as transcript(s), résumé, statement of intent, sample of written work)
  - monitor the status of documents (e.g. received or not received) and take appropriate action when necessary
  - monitor the overall status of your application for admission

Additional Information on Selected Fields

E-mail Address
It is absolutely critical to provide a current e-mail address that you check regularly. The Registrar’s Office or an academic department will use this e-mail address to contact you with important information.

Start Date
Choose your potential start date carefully and consider:
- if you are offered admission a change in start date may not be possible (e.g. delaying from Summer or Fall Session to Winter Session (January) is generally not supported)
- some programs only permit a Fall Session start (refer to the relevant departmental section(s) in the OISE Bulletin for more information)
- if you are in the process of finishing a degree, when will your degree be complete? (e.g. if your degree will not be complete until November, a Summer Session start is not possible)

Graduate Unit
There are many graduate units at the University of Toronto and you must correctly choose OISE or we will not have any access to your application record. From the pick-list select “Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)”.

Attendance Type
The attendance type (or registration status) associated with an offer of admission is stated on the offer letter and restrictions may apply if a student wishes to change this status. Some programs, such as PhD degrees, require full-time registration (refer to the relevant section(s) in the OISE Bulletin for more information).

Program / Degree Program / Field(s) of Study / Collaborative Program
Be extremely careful when selecting a program of study (especially degree) because your application will be processed based solely on this information. After the payment stage revisions to your program of study selections are not possible. The OISE Registrar’s Office (or other University of Toronto office) will not modify, delete, or add a program of study selection.

The pick-lists include all available OISE programs of study. If a program is absent from the pick-list it is likely because it is no longer considering applications or it is past a relevant deadline; review Deadlines & Closing Dates for details.

An application may be considered for all program selections indicated at the time of initial application. The maximum number of OISE graduate studies program selections allowed in a single academic year is three. Additional choices (notably requests received after official results of an application) are not normally permitted. If you are applying to more than one program or field or collaborative program list in order of preference.

For all collaborative program selections, applicants are responsible for reviewing applicable information on the collaborative program’s website. Many collaborative programs have a separate and distinct application process.

Proposed Area of Study
Use this free-form text field to note your proposed research area(s) or area(s) of interest. The OISE Bulletin, as well as departmental websites, provide information on potential areas of study. Entering information in this field is optional, but in conjunction with your statement of intent noting a proposed area of study will significantly assist a department in the evaluation of your file.

Teaching Subject(s)
If you are applying to the Master of Teaching in Elementary and Secondary Education program with a Junior/Intermediate concentration or an Intermediate/Senior concentration advise us of your intended Teaching Subject(s) here.

For a listing of available Teaching Subjects, as well as required prerequisites, refer to the departmental website. The Junior/Intermediate concentration requires one Teaching Subject. The Intermediate/Senior concentration requires two Teaching Subjects.