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202223 MISSISSAUGA VIEWBOOK

Where talent & ideas converge to meet global challenges.

1 Centre for Student Engagement TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Explore U of T Mississauga 4  The City of Mississauga 6  Our Community 10  Supporting Your Wellbeing 12  We’re Here for You 14  Limitless Opportunities 16  Global Citizens 18  Our Programs THIS WAY 26  Application Process

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Deer on campus Varsity women’s basketball TRADITIONAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the of the Credit.

Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land. 2 SUSTAINABILITY EXPLORE 824 tonnes of CO2 expected to be reduced annually as a result of Greenhouse U OF T Gas Reduction Program projects MISSISSAUGA 6 Students choose from 180+ programs while tapping into a LEED-certified buildings 63,000-strong alumni network spanning 90+ countries. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) The Mississauga (UTM) is a place where talent and ideas converge to meet global challenges. Our campus is known for outstanding academic quality and student success, award-winning faculty and staff, alumni who have made a global impact in numerous walks of life, and an exemplary symbiosis with our community and corporate partners. By studying here, you receive the benefits of a U of T education, including a world-renowned University of Toronto degree with the rewards of studying at a mid-sized, intimate campus. UTM Student Centre

#1 university in Canada First Silver Fair Trade HERE COMES SUCCESS (2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Campus in Canada 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings) all tea and coffee offered at non-branded campus #1 school in North America for number food stations are certified of research-based startups fair trade! (Association of University Technology Managers) $15.7B 3.7M $15.8M contributed to the Canadian jobs created through in research revenues generated economy by U of T companies and nonprofits per year, representing 350 #1 most innovative university founded by U of T alumni active research projects at UTM (Reuters’ Top 100: World’s Most Innovative Universities)

Beekeeper on campus WHERE IN THE WORLD Harvested from 1,073 LBS 4,200+ 130+ 27% of honey in 2020 international students countries of our students are citizens of from five bee hives/ countries other than Canada 250,000 honeybees on campus 2 AVERAGE TEMPERATURES (HIGH/LOW) INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TIMES FROM YYZ

Spring Summer Beijing 10,573 km – 13 hrs, 25 mins THE CITY OF 10,130 km – 13 hrs, 45 mins 11°C/2°C 26°C/15°C Seoul New York 574 km – 1 hr, 31 mins Fall Winter New Delhi 11,653 km – 14 hrs, 13 mins MISSISSAUGA 15°C/5°C 0°C/-8°C London 5,713 km – 7 hrs, 45 mins

Mississauga, with a population of 760,000, is Canada’s sixth largest city and one of its safest. Located at Toronto’s western border, Mississauga is a culturally diverse, well-planned, growing urban city with vibrant business, sports and arts communities.

The city is home to 75 of Canada’s Fortune 500 companies, and 65 of Fortune’s Global 500 companies. Its thriving business sectors include: biotechnology; biomedicine; information and communication technology; pharmaceuticals; automotive; aerospace; and financial services, giving you numerous opportunities for work experience.

Mississauga is a lively city bursting with activities to keep you entertained and inspired. Enjoy live theatre performances at the , catch a hockey game at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre, or go ice skating on the rink at Celebration Square.

Getting around Mississauga is easy. As a UTM student, you receive a special bus pass to use on MiWay (Mississauga Transit) that allows you to travel fare-free at any hour, on any day while you’re a student here. When it’s time to fly home or take a vacation, Toronto Pearson International Airport—Canada’s largest and busiest with over 41 million annual passengers—is just 20 minutes away.

In the centre of it all is our campus, situated in a park-like setting on the , bounded by safe residential neighbourhoods, well-served by public transit, and conveniently located near major highways. Toronto, Mississauga’s next-door neighbour and Canada’s world-renowned cultural capital, is only 30 minutes away.

Aerial view of Downtown Mississauga

mississauga.ca When I arrived from Pakistan at the age of 10, the support and feeling of warmth I received from the Mississauga community was different than anything I’d experienced. MISSISSAUGA FACTS I vowed I would always do what I could to give back.

— Umar Farooq, scholarship recipient and Master of Management and Professional Accounting student at U of T Mississauga. The founder of UTM Red Cross, 1,200+ 52% 500+ he volunteers his time for numerous other causes. restaurants of the population parks and 295 km of speaks a language trails and woodlands Left: Absolute World Towers other than English Right: Fireworks at City Hall 4 5 I believe that a pedagogy of kindness is so important right now because we, of course, are living and working through rather traumatic times. Once we know this, then we can move more towards a trauma-informed approach that has kindness, that has safety and that really builds a relationship of trust between the learner and the instructor, but also a relationship of trust between the students themselves.

—Ann Gagné, Educational Developer, Roger Gillespie Academic Skills Centre

140+ STUDENT GROUPS, ACADEMIC SOCIETIES, AND STUDENT SOCIETIES, INCLUDING:

Animal Rights Club Dance Team Muslim Students’ Association UTM Against Dragons Diversity Business League Photography Club Professor Fiona Rawle hosts walking office hours Big Spoon Lil' Spoon DECA UTM Project Sunshine UTM Black Students’ Association Fashion Club Robotics Club Boss Women UTM J. Tuzo Wilson Geology Club Women in Science and Computing OUR COMMUNITY utm.utoronto.ca/utm-engage/student-groups BAEE@UTM (BLACK ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE) Community is the essence of UTM. Our campus is a place where The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is debate is encouraged, and diversity is celebrated. Here are just a few of the committed to inclusion and providing access to Black students, staff, faculty, and student groups making an impact on campus. students in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. As an institution, we are dedicated to dismantling barriers that hold anyone from reaching their full potential; as well, we strive to provide all students with equal and equitable opportunities to ensure they thrive at UTM. Currently, I am a Research Assistant through the work-study program for Professor Elspeth Brown, assisting her in producing oral histories The BAEE@UTM (Black Access to Educational with a local activist. I was initially interested in this work after having Excellence) initiative provides prospective Black high been in one of her classes that focused on producing Queer Oral school students with supports at UTM to assist them in History in Peel. It was incredibly exciting because students were able their university decision-making process. Prospective to go out and help capture these invaluable histories. Black students will be personally introduced to current UTM Black students, faculty, and a robust network of The advice I would give to a prospective UTM student is to resources, dedicated to continually supporting them make a conscious effort to stick around [campus], connect, throughout their post-secondary studies. and meet new people. uoft.me/utmbaee — Tomasz, 4th-year Political Science and History student

6 7 SPORTS & RECREATION JOIN US! STUDENT HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE

The Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (known as the RAWC) is equipped Recreational & UTM offers the widest variety of with modern exercise equipment, a 25-metre swimming pool, 2 gymnasiums, 3 Competitive Sports housing options across the University squash courts, an indoor track, dance studio, and weightlifting room. Badminton of Toronto with more than 1,500 single and double spaces in traditional-style Basketball With a focus on diverse, equitable, and inclusive programs, we welcome all new rooms, apartments, and townhouses. UTM Eagles to the RAWC! Join in - play, stretch, move, swim, sweat, spin, score, Cricket Our residence units are equipped with lift, breathe, and dunk! If you're not sure where to begin, you can meet with one Cross Country fully-furnished bedrooms and semi- of our personal trainers to help you get started. Dodgeball private washrooms. The best part about living on campus? You’ll always Flag Football be steps away from your next class or Hockey student life activity! www.utmeagles.ca Soccer Table Tennis Diversity is a core pillar of our vibrant cultural landscape. Gender diversity is Ultimate a crucial part of this. Mixed-gender Tri-Campus Volleyball housing is available for all students, Soccer And more! including those who feel that their gender identity or gender expression is not represented in the traditional Group & Individual Fitness male and female housing Martial Arts arrangements. Strength Training Cardio Spinning Dorm room in Hall Yoga Mind-body Wellness Bootcamps Personal Training Sessions VIRTUAL VISIT

Aquatics Open Recreational Lane Swims Explore your new home away from Fun Swims home! Learn about our housing options and enjoy a 360° virtual view of each Aquatic Fitness Classes residence type by visiting the Student Women’s-Only Programming Housing & Residence Life website. Learn to Swim Programs First Aid & CPR courses utm.utoronto.ca/housing

Oscar Peterson Hall

8 9 Recreation, Athletics & SUPPORTING Wellness Centre YOUR WELLBEING

UTM is a safe and inclusive community. To ensure a successful and fulfilling university experience, we have a variety of support services that will help you sharpen your skills, make new friends, and maintain your physical and mental wellbeing. At UTM, we do everything we can to set you up for success.

Need help with your assignments? Book a one-on-one appointment Get moving at the Recreation, Start at the library! Our liaison with the Robert Gillespie Academic Athletics & Wellness Centre, librarians support each academic Skills Centre to get feedback on your our state-of-the-art fitness facility program and can help you find work before you turn it in. Their where you can work out, participate in resources for your projects. When it’s instructors can provide valuable fitness classes, swim, and play time for a break, stream thousands of insights and help you make your work drop-in or team sports. movies, documentaries and more for the best it can be. free with your library account.

Breathe in some fresh air and enjoy Through Wellness at Home, you Visit the Health & Counselling the scenery on a Wellness Route can connect with other students Centre to meet with one of our walking tour. If you’re looking for a and learn self-care strategies by student-friendly health care little more speed, borrow a bicycle for participating in daily online wellness professionals and discuss any topic free from BikeShare. workshops, activites, and resources. related to student health and wellness. Therapy dog at Exam Jam

10 11 Not all learning takes place in the classroom, and not everyone learns in the same way. Finding the best way to balance school, work, home, and health can be daunting! We get that life is complicated, and we’re here to help.

The Office of the Registrar specializes in undergraduate The Equity & Diversity Office works with students recruitment and admissions, transfer credit assessments, and employees to promote an equitable and inclusive registration, enrolment, academic and financial aid campus community by providing equity, Indigenous, advising, scheduling, exams, records management, and human rights related programs and services. and graduation. utm.utoronto.ca/equity-diversity utm.utoronto.ca/registrar 80+ 3,300+ The Centre for Student Engagement offers campus partnerships/ workshop & event and community-based co-curricular services, programs, and courses that support orientation and transition collaborations with participants/ into university, and provides opportunities for student students groups, attendees involvement, leadership, and community-engaged learning. campus supports, WE’RE HERE and external utm.utoronto.ca/utm-engage community partners

FOR YOU Accessibility Services provides academic accommodations Black Grad and services to students who have a disability including celebration physical, visual, hearing, learning disability, mental health condition, acquired brain injury (e.g. concussion), ADHD, autism spectrum disorder or chronic health condition. utm.utoronto.ca/accessibility

The Indigenous Centre supports Indigenous students, staff, and faculty at UTM, as well as inspires future Indigenous students to our welcoming and inclusive campus community. utm.utoronto.ca/indigenous-centre

Interfaith programming provides religious and spiritual support and care for the students, staff, and faculty of the University of Toronto Mississauga. uoft.me/utminterfaith

Pride 2019 at the Student Centre Mohawk language exhibit 12 Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve

UTM CAREER CENTRE DID YOU KNOW?

Hundreds of on-campus jobs are available through TOP 5 the Work Study Program in Canada (Canadian Education and in the fall/winter and Research Institute for Counselling) summer each year.

You can work one-to- one with staff to plan your career and identify 160+ career options from employers exhibit each year at the Get your first year all the way Experience (volunteer) and Get Hired Fairs to two years after LIMITLESS you graduate. 10,000+ OPPORTUNITIES actively registered employers who post jobs for U of T students each year

Whether you want to land your dream job, conduct groundbreaking ICUBE research, or start your own business, we can help get you there.

We offer several ways to explore your career options. At the Career Centre, you can meet with a If you’ve got a business idea you want to get off the ground, we can help make it Career Counsellor to help you get to know yourself and what career options might work for you, or happen. ICUBE is a hub for idea exploration, early-stage business development, you can speak directly with employers at career fairs and networking events. Log in to the Career & and co-working. Entrepreneurial students are provided with expert support, Co-Curricular Learning Network to find job and volunteer opportunities both on and off campus, resources, and access to opportunities. plus full-time postings for recent graduates.

The Experiential Education Unit (EEU) aims to enrich the undergraduate educational experience by promoting and nurturing unique opportunities and approaches to learning both in and outside of the classroom. Many academic units at UTM offer various types of for-credit experiential learning 70 61% – or “learning by doing”, which may include academic internships, community engaged learning start-up teams supported female co-founders (including domestic and international opportunities), and project-based research.

In the Research Opportunity Program (ROP), you will work one-on-one with the University’s leading faculty members on cutting-edge research projects while earning academic credit. These experiences will allow you to explore new areas of interest, build strong relationships with faculty, and learn about exciting new developments in their research fields. $1.9M in revenue generated by teams

ICUBE boot camp 14 15 UTM ABROAD

GLOBAL CITIZENS Throughout the Peruvian experience, I learned a lot about community, privilege, and what it means to ‘help.’ I hope I can continue to better myself and become a UTM's student population represents more than 110 countries. By better friend and ally to the people I meet. Thank you, providing groundbreaking programming and welcoming students Peru. I am forever grateful to you. from across the globe, we nurture cultural diversity and build —UTM Abroad trip to Peru, 2020 global fluency.

The International Education Centre (IEC) is your first point of contact for assistance with immigration and the University Health Insurance Plan. You can also attend internationally focused events and programs that allow you to meet others who share the same interests, provide peer-to-peer support, and connect with our community.

Want to travel to Italy to learn about the history of food, or conduct field research in Cambodia? UTM Abroad offers a variety of academic and co-curricular experiences in several countries every year. You can also study on an international exchange with one of our 140+ partner institutions in over 40 countries, all while earning credits toward your degree. We also offer specialized Global Scholar courses that allow you to acquire many of the insights and skills gained from learning abroad right here on our campus.

The Centre for Student Engagement offers you several opportunities to engage with our local Past UTM Abroad trips have included Italy, , Peru, Dominican Republic, London, and Paris. community, while also investing in your personal growth, developing tangible skills, and meeting new people. Get involved with a community organization by joining a Social Innovation Project, and work with a team of students to come up with a solution for a challenge or problem within their Being a part of an abroad program really enriched my organization. Become a Youth Mentor to offer support and encouragement to youth, and empower them learning at UTM. I think it is a great opportunity to learn to achieve both academic and personal goals. more about the world as well as your peers and professors.

—UTM Abroad trip to Dominican Republic, 2020

INBOUND/OUTBOUND EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Amazing experience! Studying abroad really opens your eyes to how others live. You meet amazing people abroad and gain experience in ways you cannot in the classroom. 50+ 25+ —UTM Abroad trip to Cambodia, 2020 inbound students per year from the UK, research destinations Singapore, Hong Kong, Sweden, Australia and many more DID YOU KNOW?

UTM offers a broad range of elective language courses, including , 80+ 150+ Chinese, , Persian, and Spanish. students going on exchange to Australia, different international opportunities/ Korea, England, Singapore, Hong Kong projects available You can earn a Language Citation, which and beyond is an official recognition on your transcript.

16 17 Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre & Library OUR PROGRAMS

18 19 ARTS

COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, THEATRE & DRAMA INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY As a Theatre & Drama student, you will receive expert Take on tomorrow by acquiring knowledge and developing practical training in acting, balanced with a thorough skills for the fastest growing global sectors exploration of dramatic history, theory and literature in of technology and media. this longstanding program.

HUMANITIES VISUAL STUDIES Studies in the Humanities cultivate critical thinking, logic Explore the meaning and power of images and their impact and communication through the exploration of cultures, on our lives. Learn how to shape contemporary visual languages, literatures, philosophy and history. culture, tap into your creativity, and produce work that inspires others.

SOCIAL SCIENCES The Social Sciences provide an excellent foundation for many careers through examination of the relationships Students performing between the individual, society and the environment. at Theatre Erindale

Unsplash photo by Enrique Guzmán Egas

DID YOU KNOW...? WALI SHAH HBA, Sociology, Class of 2017

UTM is home to the world-class Poet and public speaker Wali Shah has performed for such public figures as Barack Obama – and alongside artists like Selena Gomez and Kendrick Syd Bolton Collection, which offers a Lamar. unique glimpse into the last 50 years of video game history. Now he’s working to make poetry more accessible to school children across North America and collaborating with renowned children’s author – and fellow University of Toronto alumnus – Eric Walters on a fictionalized More than 14,000 video games, 200 account of his life. All before he turns 27. console systems, and 5,000 magazines, books, and manuals are housed in the “The good thing about Mississauga and UTM, besides the diversity and Library’s Archives and Special the sense of community I had there, was that I felt like I was able to really lay my roots for the work that I was doing around poetry and Collections, including rare materials philanthropy. Mississauga is full of opportunity; there’s less noise and available nowhere else in Canada. more space, not as much going on, but just enough.”

20 21 Forensic Science students in lab SCIENCES

CHEMICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY MAJOR? Study natural laws and processes of living and non-living matter, the role of geographic information systems and environmental sustainability, or explore the great expanse Download our Program Plans — quick of the universe. and accessible overviews of the many academic and co-curricular opportunities available in every area of study.

COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS Whether you're interested in building robots, patching vulnerabilities in computer systems, or exploring machine learning, our programs will give you the skills to think analytically and creatively. utm.utoronto.ca/program-plans

Professor Jessica Burgner-Kahrs gives a robotics demonstration to Lieutenant Governor Liz Dowdeswell.

FORENSIC SCIENCE Our campus hosts Canada’s premier Forensic Science degree program. Dive into the study of physical evidence in a modern legal context, best defined as “science in BETHANY KREBS service to the courts.” 4th-year Forensic Science student

“Dusting for fingerprints” is a term we may know well from crime shows, but if Bethany Krebs has her way, forensic teams would instead be “sandblasting for fingerprints.” LIFE SCIENCES Life Science will intrigue those who are interested in the The fourth-year Forensic Science student at U of T Mississauga has conducted experiments showing abrasive blasting of a specialized powder natural world, the organisms and mechanisms that shape over a surface is more effective at revealing fingerprints than the it, and the discovery process that unravels its complexities. conventional dusting method. Completed for her Advanced Independent Project course, her study also found this innovative method to be more efficient and economical.

Completing the study affirmed for Krebs what she enjoys most about PSYCHOLOGY forensics: the ability to apply scientific knowledge to help solve crimes. Psychology programs emphasize the scientific method “Making a difference in the lives of individuals by finding the truth is and its application to the study of behaviour and thought what motivates me.” processes in humans and animals.

22 23 BUSINESS ADDITIONAL

UTM Management Director's Circle and Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI) Awards Night DEGREE OPTIONS

COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS The University of Toronto Mississauga offers a number of combined degree programs that allow you to be registered in two degrees (one undergraduate and one graduate) at the same time. • Combined HBA Environmental Management/MSc Sustainability Management • Combined HBSc in Environmental Science/MSc in Sustainability Management • Combined HBSc Psychology/MA Child Study & Education

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

COURTNEY JONES Our new certificate programs, completed concurrently with your undergraduate BCom, Finance, Class of 2019 degree, will enrich your understanding of the concepts you learn in class, and help strengthen your skills for today’s economy. Certificate programs are offered in: In the fall of 2019, Courtney Jones joined the incoming class • Advanced Economics • Effective Business Practices & of Harvard Law School. • Curatorial Studies Leadership Skills • Global Perspectives It is a challenge she feels ready • Digital Communication to meet head-on, thanks in large • Digital Media, Communication part to the ongoing support she and Technology received from her tight-knit family, and community of friends and faculty at University of Toronto Mississauga. JOINT PROGRAMS Jones pursued a major in COMMERCE Bell economics and specialization representative The Art & Art History and Theatre & Drama Studies programs are offered jointly in finance because it would add Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) speaks to between U of T Mississauga and . Students in these programs undergraduate value to her as a lawyer later Capitalizing on the resources of the Institute for take classes at both campuses and earn both a University of Toronto degree on and help her become an students Management and Innovation (IMI), our programs in and a Sheridan diploma. advocate for small businesses. Commerce combine economics and various sub-disciplines of management, enabling students to “As long as you’re willing to develop analytical skills and learn how institutions work work for it and believe that you are capable of doing it, top to bottom. PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE PROGRAMS I think you can achieve anything you want.” The University of Toronto Mississauga is home to over 900 graduate students, both in the research and professional streams. We have more than 40 years of MANAGEMENT experience supervising graduate students in numerous disciplines, providing training and guidance in their quest for a successful postgraduate career. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Our programs in Management prepare you to become an effective member of an organization. Drawing from a balanced offering of rigorous intellectual frameworks from the social sciences, you’ll discover the managerial utm.utoronto.ca/future functions and intricacies of different types of organizations.

24 25 APPLICATION PROCESS

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26 27 APPLYING TO UTM

To apply to UTM, submit an application through the Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) website: ouac.on.ca

After applying, you will receive an email acknowledgment from the University. This email will include your next steps, instructions to review the status of your application, and a complete list of required documents you may need to complete your application.

The application deadline is January 15, 2022.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The minimum requirements for admission consideration We welcome applications from a wide range of vary by program. You must present all the requirements, international high school (secondary) systems. See including prerequisite courses, to be considered. All of our page 37 for admission requirements for common programs have limited spaces, and the admission selection international education systems. process is competitive. uoft.me/utmprograms For a comprehensive list of minimum admission requirements for international applicants, visit future.utoronto.ca/apply/requirements

SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS How to Apply: If you are currently attending an After you have applied for admission, visit your Join U of T Ontario high school day program (in Ontario or abroad), you will apply using OUAC's “101” portal (join.utoronto.ca) regularly for up-to-date information about the documents required to complete application. Otherwise, you will apply using the “105” your application. application. Both applications can be found at ouac.on.ca

International students also have the option to apply directly to the University of Toronto if they do not wish to apply to any other post-secondary institution in Ontario. For more information, visit utm.utoronto.ca/apply

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28 29 Campus during Admission Requirements for the fall ONTARIO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

If you are a current full-time Ontario secondary school student, your school will provide you with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access the OUAC 101 online application. Your school will send your marks to OUAC, and OUAC will send them to us.

You will initially select an intended area of study during the application process, but are not officially admitted to your formal programs of study (Specialists, Majors and Minors) until after the completion of first year. You may choose a different program or programs, providing you meet all prerequisites in your second year and beyond.

All program areas require: • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with six Grade 12 U/M subjects or equivalent including English. See utm.utoronto.ca/future for details. • Your admission average is calculated with English (ENG4U) plus your next best five Grade 12 U or M courses. The University of Toronto reserves the right to give preference to students whose marks are the result of a single attempt at each course.

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30 31 Program Type Program Type Program Subject(s) required Approx. grade Program Subject(s) required Approx. grade in addition to English S Ma Mi required‡ in addition to English S Ma Mi required‡ CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES (HBSC) LIFE SCIENCES (HBSC) Astronomical Sciences F, Ph; (rec. C) x Anthropology (rec. Bio) x x Astronomy F, Ph; (rec. C) x Biology F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C) x x x Biological Chemistry F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Biology for Health Sciences F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C) x Biomedical Physics C, F, Bio, Ch, Ph x Biomedical Communications Bio x Chemistry F, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x x x Biotechnology F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C) x Low to mid 80s Combined HBSc Environmental Science/MSc Sustainability Management** F, Bio, Ch/Ph; (rec. C) x x Comparative Physiology F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Earth Science F, Ch, Bio; (rec. C, Ph) x x x Mid to high 70s Ecology & Evolution F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Environmental Geosciences F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Molecular Biology F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Environmental Science F, Bio, Ch/Ph; (rec. C) x x x Paleontology F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C) x Geographical Information Systems (rec. one Math) x x MANAGEMENT (BBA) C/F, one of Bio/Ch/Ph Geography x x x based on future interest Business, Science, and Entrepreneurship (HBSc) F x Human Resource Management F x Geology F, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Mid 80s Physics C, F, Ph x x Management (HBA) F x COMMERCE (BCOM) Management F x Accounting C, F x PSYCHOLOGY (HBSC) Commerce (HBA) C, F x Exceptionality in Human Learning F, Bio x x Commerce C, F x Neuroscience F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C) x Mid 80s Economics C, F x Psychology F, Bio x x x Mid to high 70s Finance C, F x Combined HBSc Exceptionality in Human Learning/ F, Bio x Marketing C, F x MA Child Study & Education** COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY (HBA) Combined HBSc Psychology/MA Child Study & Education** F, Bio x x Communication, Culture, Information & Technology x SOCIAL SCIENCES (HBA) Digital Enterprise Management (rec. one Math) x Mid to high 70s Anthropology x x x Professional Writing and Communication x x Criminology, Law & Society x x Combined HBA Environmental Management/ Technology, Coding & Society x (rec. Bio) x x MSc Sustainability Management** COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS (HBSC) Economics F; (rec. C) x x x Applied Statistics C, F; (rec. M) x x x Economics & Political Science F; (rec. C) x Bioinformatics C, F, Bio, Ch x Environmental Law and Policy x Computer Science C, F; (rec. M) x x x Low to mid 80s Environmental Management (rec. Bio) x x x Mid to high 70s Information Security C, F; (rec. M) x Financial Economics (HBSc) F; (rec. C) x Mathematical Sciences C, F; (rec. M) x x x Geography x x x FORENSIC SCIENCE (HBSC) History & Political Science x Forensic Anthropology Bio x International Affairs F; (rec. C) x Forensic Biology F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Political Science x x x Forensic Chemistry F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x Mid to high 70s Sociology x x x Sustainability x Forensic Psychology F, Bio x Forensic Science F, Bio, Ch; (rec. C, Ph) x x THEATRE & DRAMA (HBA) HUMANITIES (HBA) Theatre and Drama Studies * Audition Required x Low to mid 80s Art & Art History* J x x VISUAL STUDIES (HBA) Art History J x x x Art & Art History* J x x Canadian Studies x x Art History J x x x & Culture x Cinema Studies J x x Mid to high 70s Cinema Studies x x Visual Culture J x Classical Civilization x x Visual Culture & Communication J x Creative Writing x Diaspora & Transnational Studies x x Dramaturgy and Drama Studies x x Education x English x x x English Language Linguistics x Ethics, Law & Society x LEGEND French Studies x x x Functional French x Mid to high 70s History x x x Bio Biology S Specialist program History and Political Science x C Calculus & Vectors Ma Major program History of Religions x x x Ch Chemistry Mi Minor program Italian (rec. Ita) x x x F Advanced Functions * U of T degree plus Sheridan College diploma earned. Latin American & Caribbean Studies x Ita Italian ** Application to Master’s program in third year of study. Linguistics x x M Mathematics of Data Management J Listed jointly in Humanities and Visual Studies. Philosophy x x x Math One of the Grade 12 U Maths ‡ The “Approximate Grade Requirement” provided for each program Philosophy of Science x Fr French indicates the admission average for that program in the previous academic year. This mark range will vary each year according to South Asian Humanities x Ph Physics the number and quality of applicants. It is not a “cut-off point” or Teaching & Learning: French (rec. Fr) x / or enrolment limit. It is a general guideline only. Teaching & Learning: French & Italian (rec. Fr, Ita) x , and Teaching & Learning: Italian (rec. Ita) x rec. recommended Visual Culture J x Visual Culture & Communication J x Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies x x

32 33 Calculus & Advanced Curriculum Admission Requirements† English Biology Chemistry Physics Vectors Functions Secondary School Diploma with six Admission Requirements for subjects at the 4U/M level including Ontario English. The co-op component of ENG4U/ EAE4U MCV4U MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U SPH4U Grade 12 courses will not be used for admission purposes. CANADIAN AND Mathematics: Applications and Mathematics: Interpretations Applications and HL/Analysis and Complete Diploma including English. Interpretations International Approaches SL/ Biology Chemistry HL Physics Math Studies is not acceptable for any English HL or SL SL/Mathematics Baccalaureate Analysis and HL or SL or SL HL or SL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS program with a Math prerequisite. HL or SL/ Approaches HL/ Further Mathematics HL Mathematics HL or SL/Further Mathematics HL

UTM receives applications from across Canada and from across High School Diploma with six Grade 12 subjects, including English 12 or Anatomy & British English 12 or Calculus 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 English 12 First Peoples. Provincial Physiology the globe! If you are not a current Ontario high school student, Columbia & English 12 First AP Calculus (AB or Principles of Chemistry 12 Physics 12 examinations are required for English 12 or Yukon Peoples or BC) Math 12 12 or English 12 First Peoples for BC Biology 12 you will apply using the “105” application form and will meet one students graduating in 2018 and 2019.

Alberta High School Diploma with five of the following requirements: Alberta & Math 31 or Grade 12 academic subjects numbered Northwest ELA 30-1 AP Calculus (AB Math 30-1 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 30/31 including English Language Arts Territories or BC) • You currently reside in Canada (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or those currently studying 30-1.

in Canada on a study permit or other visa), or are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident living Alberta or Nunavut Secondary elsewhere (not in Canada), and you are not currently attending an Ontario high school day program. School Diploma with five Grade 12 Math 31 or Nunavut academic subjects numbered 30/31 ELA 30-1 AP Calculus (AB Math 30-1 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 • You currently reside outside of Canada and are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and including English 30-1. Inuktitut 12 and or BC) Aulajaaqtut 12 are acceptable. are not currently attending an Ontario high school day program (in Ontario or abroad). High School Diploma with five Grade Calculus 30 or 12 academic subjects numbered 30 English A30 + Saskatchewan AP Calculus (AB Pre-Calculus 30 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Physics 30 including English Language Arts A30 English B30 or BC) + B30.

Students sitting in front of the Wilson Pond Bridge High School Diploma with five Grade English 40S Pre-Calculus 12 academic subjects including English (Comprehensive 40S† or AP Pre-Calculus Chemistry Manitoba 40S plus three additional 40S level / Literary / Biology 40S Physics 40S Calculus (AB or Math 40S 40S subjects. The remaining credit must be Transactional BC) 40S or 40G. Focus)

High School Diploma with six Grade 12 : academic subjects, including English. English or AP Calculus (AB Linear Algebra Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Grade 12 The DES (Secondary V) Diploma is not English AP or BC) or MCV4U or MHF4U SBI4U SCH4U SPH4U an accepted basis of admission.

12 academic subjects including English/ anglais (two terms). Students who have completed more than 12 academic subjects may receive transfer credit Quebec: in arts, science, business/commerce 2 semesters of Chemistry Calculus 1 Biology 1 Physics 1 & 2 CEGEP programs. Those who have a complete English/anglais 1 & 2 DEC are likely to be admitted to second year. The Cote de Rendement (R Score) will be used for admission and scholarship purposes.

High School Diploma with five Grade Calculus 12 or 12 academic subjects (university English 12/ Pre-Calculus Advanced Math Nova Scotia preparatory academic or advanced), or English 12 Biology 12 Chemistry 12 Physics 12 12† or 12 or Math 12 including English 12 or English 12 African Heritage AP Calculus African Heritage.

High School Diploma with six Grade Calculus 120 or Pre-Calculus New 12 academic subjects (college English 120, 121 Chemistry 121 Physics 121 AP Calculus (AB A 120 + Pre- Biology 122 Brunswick preparatory: 120, 121 or 122) including or 122 or 122 or 122 or BC) Calculus B 120 English.

High School Diploma with five Grade Math 611B or AP Prince Edward Math 621A or Chemistry 611 12 academic subjects (numbered 611 or English 621 Calculus (AB or Biology 621 Physics 621 Island 621B or 621 621) including English. BC)

Math 3208 or Newfoundland High School Diploma with 10 academic Biology Chemistry Physics English 3201 AP Calculus (AB Math 3200 and Labrador credits at the 3000 level incl. English. 3201 3202 3204 or BC)

Note: Advanced Placement Examinations and International Baccalaureate credits are also acceptable. Transfer credit information is available at utm.utoronto.ca/transfer

† Secondary School and Diploma must be recognized by the Provincial Ministry of Education 34 35 Admission Requirements for Curriculum Admission Requirements ◊ English Prerequisite ◊ Mathematics Prerequisite ¤ BRITISH-PATTERNED At least five different academic GCSE/IGCSE/Ordinary Level GCSE/IGCSE/ Math AS Level/A Level EDUCATION subjects and four different academic subjects at Advanced Subsidiary Ordinary Level English, Level OR three different academic subjects at the Advanced Level English Language, or (excluding General Paper). All examinations must be conducted by English as a Second COMMON INTERNATIONAL an examination authority located in the UK or an equivalent authority Language, OR AS elsewhere. Prerequisites should be presented at Advanced or Level/A Level English Advanced Subsidiary Level. Some programs may consider excellent or English Language GCSE/IGCSE/Ordinary Level results for fulfilling a prerequisite. EDUCATION SYSTEMS Applied Advanced Level subjects are not recommended. CAMBRIDGE The Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma or Certificate, including GCSE/IGCSE/ Math A Level/Principal Subject PRE-UNIVERSITY three Principal Subjects (or a combination of Advanced Level subjects Ordinary Level and Principal Subjects covering different subject areas). English English, English GCSE/IGCSE/O Level/A Level/Principal Subject is required for all Language, or English programs. as a Second Language, OR Principal Subject English or English Language

CARIBBEAN The complete Diploma (six units). English CSEC/CAPE is required CSEC/CAPE English Pure Mathematics ADVANCED for all programs. (CAPE Unit I and II) PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE)

FRENCH-PATTERNED The Baccalauréat/Baccalauréat Général/Diplôme de Bachelier Anglais (Terminale) Spécialité Mathématiques EDUCATION de l’Enseignement du Second Degré/Option Internationale du (Terminale) Baccalauréat. Anglais is required for all programs.

INTERNATIONAL The complete Diploma including English HL or SL. English HL or SL Mathematics: Applications and BACCALAUREATE Interpretations HL/Analysis and (IB) Approaches SL/Analysis and Approaches HL/Mathematics HL or SL/Further Mathematics HL.

UNITED STATES U.S. Senior Year/Grade 12 in an accredited high school with a high Senior Year/12th Grade 12 Calculus / AP Calculus grade point average. We expect competitive applicants to be Grade English enrolled in a rigorous academic course load, and to have taken the highest level of course available to them in pre- requisite subjects. Test optional assessment has been adopted for students applying for Fall 2022 admission. Students who cannot or choose not to submit test results will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process; however, students who have written SAT or ACT tests previously, and wish to have these considered in their assessment, are encouraged to submit their scores.

Detailed information about all educational systems is available at uoft.me/reqs Transfer credit information is available at utm.utoronto.ca/transfer

¤ Other prerequisites may be required. Refer to the appropriate program chart. ◊ Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Communication Culture & Technology Building 36 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ACE@UTM TRANSFER CREDITS DID YOU KNOW? Proof of English language proficiency is required from all The Academic Culture & English (ACE@UTM) program Certain high school curricula (e.g., AP, IB, GCE) may be UTM has a planning tool for transfer students! applicants except for those: allows students who did not quite meet UTM’s English considered automatically for transfer credit. For post- Transfer Explorer is the university’s online database Proficiency requirement to gain admission while secondary studies completed at recognized institutions, • whose first language is English, or of previously-assessed transfer credits. You can continuing to develop their English language skills. we have a transfer credit process to determine which UTM • who have achieved satisfactory progress in at least four check the eligibility of courses you’ve completed at Completing the ACE@UTM program may be a condition equivalent courses you may be eligible to receive. years of full-time study in an English language school other Canadian institutions (including all divisions of of an offer of admission. The program is not open for direct system located in a country where the dominant utm.utoronto.ca/transfer U of T) for potential transfer credit at UTM. language is English, or application—it is exclusive to students admitted to • whose first language is French and who have achieved ACE@UTM. uoft.me/transferexplorer satisfactory academic progress in at least four years of utm.utoronto.ca/ace full-time study in Canada. We accept (electronically only) a variety of international English language tests and qualifications, including the tests listed below.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test: Total score of 100 with at least 22 on Writing section. Electronic request code: 0982-00. IF YOU ARE TRANSFERRING FROM ... Paper-delivered Test: Results will be reviewed on an individual basis. Canadian College UTM considers your overall academic record along with your International English Language Testing System (IELTS) most recent annual average. Competitive applicants Academic Module normally have a high B average in their college studies, Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0. provided they include sufficient academic content. Some Electronic copies only sent from testing centre. UTM programs require higher standing and different programs require different prerequisite courses for International Baccalaureate English admission. We accept Grade 12 U courses or equivalent, or A score of at least 4 (predicted or final) in: two full college semesters of an academic subject to meet • English A: Literature SL or HL, or prerequisites. One semester of math must include Calculus • English A: Language and Literature SL or HL to be equivalent to our Calculus & Vectors (C) requirement. • English B HL is not acceptable. uoft.me/utmcanadiancollege

GCSE/IGCSE/GCE/AICE English • A minimum final grade of “B” in GCSE/IGCSE/GCE Canadian University Ordinary Level English, English Language, or English While we consider your most recent annual average, we as a Second Language, or will review your entire academic record. Competitive • A minimum final or predicted grade of “C” in GCE A applicants usually have a solid B average. Program-area Level/AS Level/AICE English or English Language. prerequisites can be met with high school Grade 12 U courses (or equivalent) or half-credit ELDA/COPE university-level courses. Minimum overall score of 86, 32 in Writing, and 22 in uoft.me/utmcanadianuniversity each of Reading and Listening. International College or University Other English language tests and qualifications are If you are attending or have attended a recognized also considered. Visit our website for a comprehensive university or college and have a strong academic record, list and complete details on our English language you will be considered for admission based on your post- proficiency requirements. secondary studies and your most recent annual average (though we will review your entire academic record). Program-area prerequisites must be met at, or beyond, the minimum level required for admission from your educational system. uoft.me/utminternationaluniversity uoft.me/utmelr Instructional Centre

38 39 UTM ENTRANCE AWARDS ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE All students who apply directly from high school are The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a automatically considered for UTM Entrance Awards. needs-based program for Ontario residents that provides Awards are based on admission averages and include only student loan and grant assistance that supplements TUITION & grades obtained from the first attempt at a course. student and family resources. Students are notified in their offer of admission letter if osap.gov.on.ca and canlearn.ca they are eligible. SCHOLARSHIPS utm.utoronto.ca/future-students/finances/scholarships

FINANCES SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID U OF T MISSISSAUGA GUARANTEED CANADIANS FROM OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO The cost of a university education is a combination of U of T provides you with two assurances regarding financial ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP Each province has its own government student loan program. tuition, incidental fees, and living expenses. Considering support; one based on need and the other based primarily Three levels of entrance scholarships are guaranteed canlearn.ca your financial options can help you prepare your budget on academic merit. The University’s policy on student to all domestic and international students admitted to before you set foot on campus. Student fees vary by financial support states that no student admitted to a our campus directly from high school with the admitted program but generally include the following: program at the University of Toronto will be unable to enrol average listed below. • Domestic student tuition fees: $6,100 or complete the program because they do not have • International student tuition fees: $58,160 sufficient funds. This statement of principle means that Grade Range* Scholarships Amount • $1,000 and up for books U of T will supplement the funding provided by INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS • $1,885 and up for incidental fees government sources for students who are Canadian Up to $12,000 95.0% + • $11,000 to $16,000 for residence and for meal plans citizens, permanent residents or protected persons. ($3,000 renewable x 4 years) International students should contact their government for • $644 and up for parking (optional) financial aid opportunities. 92.0% – 94.9% $3,000 (non-renewable) • $756 for the University Health Insurance Plan, required The University of Toronto Scholars Program recognizes for international students outstanding students with individual awards worth $7,500. 90.0% – 91.9% $2,000 (non-renewable) Outstanding domestic and international secondary school (Above amounts are in Canadian dollars. The fees and students are considered automatically on the basis of their * Where a course has been repeated, the first grade attained will be expenses listed are effective for the 2021–22 academic year.) used in calculating average for scholarship eligibility. average at the time of admission. Top applicants may also qualify for the President’s Scholars of Excellence Award which includes a $10,000 scholarship, guaranteed access to on-campus employment in second year, and guaranteed UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO LESTER B. PEARSON access to an international learning opportunity. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR AWARD INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Toronto International Scholar The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship program is Award – University of Toronto Mississauga are intended to recognize outstanding students from around automatically awarded to exceptional international the world who demonstrate exceptional academic students at the University of Toronto Mississauga. achievement, creativity, and who are recognized as leaders DID YOU KNOW? Recipients are selected by committee, and based within their school. A special emphasis is placed on the on academic achievement and overall academic impact the student has had on the life of their school and competitiveness, you may be awarded one of community, and their future potential to contribute the following: positively to the global community. Awarded annually, • Up to $180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years) these prestigious and competitive scholarships cover 1,495 = $5,521,000 tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support • Up to $100,000 ($25,000 x 4 years) entrance awards in total! for four years. issued in 2020–21 future.utoronto.ca/pearson

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