New Students
Getting Started Checklist | ||
1. | GET STARTED | |
▢ | Read important information for Newly Admitted Students. | |
▢ | Bookmark the OISE Important Dates website. | |
▢ | Create your Student Account (TCard, UTORid, U of T email) | |
2. | MT STUDENTS: COMPLETE A VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK | |
▢ | MT Students are required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) and Criminal Record Check. Students entering Year 1 should apply between June and July. Students entering Year 2 should update their VSS by the end of August. You will not be able to enter a practicum school without a completed VSS. | |
| 3. | COURSE ENROLMENT | |
| C&P and LLE COURSE ENROLMENT | MT COURSE ENROLMENT |
▢ | Review the Course Enrolment information. | Year 1 Master of Teaching students will be automatically enrolled in courses by mid-August. Requirements from Catholic School Boards: Catholic boards have communicated to OISE that TCs being placed in their schools must be Catholic and they must complete the Preparation for Teaching in Catholic School course. This course needs to be completed in the fall term of year one of the program if requesting a placement in a Catholic board. Students can register for the course online through the Continuing and Professional Learning office. This course is not part of the MT program. |
▢ | Familiarize yourself with your program course codes and frequently asked questions. (UTORid needed) | |
▢ | Check the course schedule and plan your courses (available early July for viewing) | |
▢ | Enroll in Fall and Winter session courses (begins mid-July at 6:00 am EST - exact date will be announced) | |
4. | CHECK REGISTRATION STATUS ON ACORN | |
▢ | If your registration status says, “Financial Cancelled”, you will need to satisfy your conditions of admission before proceeding with fee payments. | |
▢ | If your registration status says “Invited”, proceed with fee payments (starting mid-July). | |
5. | REGISTER: PAY OR DEFER FEES | |
▢ | Review information on Registration | |
▢ | Check your invoice on ACORN (tuition and ancillary fees are posted at the end of July). | |
▢ | Pay fees through your bank (or financial institution) by the deadline. For information on how to make a payment, visit the Student Accounts website. OR If you will be receiving OSAP, a major scholarship, or a MA FT/PhD FT funding package, apply for a fee deferral. | |
▢ | Check back in 1-2 weeks to see if your ACORN status says “REGISTERED” for the session. | |
