Academic Regulations

Student responsibility

Students are responsible for making themselves familiar with the information in this Calendar, particularly with this section, as well as instructions published periodically by the Registrar's Office. Students are responsible for seeking guidance from a responsible officer if they are in any doubt; misunderstanding, or advice received from another student will not be accepted as cause for dispensation from any regulation, deadline, program or degree requirement. Members of the Registrar's Office and the Academic Advising & Career Centre will assist students in interpreting the regulations and explaining their application in particular cases. Where appropriate, they will help those who encounter special difficulties to request special consideration. Students whose registration contravenes the regulations may be withdrawn from courses, regardless of when the contravention comes to light.

Calendar changes

The information published in this Calendar outlines the rules, regulations, curricula and Programs for the University of Toronto Scarborough. The publication of information in this Calendar does not bind the University to the provision of courses, Programs or facilities as listed herein.

The University of Toronto Scarborough reserves the right to change without notice any information contained in this Calendar, including any rule or regulation.

This Calendar is published in both online and printed editions. Every effort has been made to ensure the compatibility of both versions. In the case of any discrepancy, the online version shall apply. Any post-publication corrections and/or updates to the print edition of this Calendar will be updated to the online Calendar at www.utsc.utoronto.ca/calendar. Students are strongly advised to check back regularly to keep informed of changes.

Enrolment limits

The University of Toronto Scarborough reserves the right to limit the number of registrants in any Program or course where the number of qualified students exceeds the teaching or other resources available.

Student Cards (TCards)

All students are required to have a student card in order to write tests and exams, request transactions at the Registrar's Office, obtain a UTORid account, use the Library, Computer Centre, and Athletic facilities. New students who do not have a student card should obtain one from the Registrar's Office. Cards are provided free of charge to all new students. Replacement cards are issued in the Library T-card Office (see  http://utsc.library.utoronto.ca/services/loan-services/tcards-at-utsc for more information). A fee is charged to replace cards.

Students in debt to the University

If, at the end of the academic session, all debt to the University has not been paid, the University of Toronto Scarborough imposes the following academic sanctions until such time as the debt is cleared:

• Transcripts are not issued
• Diplomas are not released, nor is oral or written confirmation of degree and program completion provided. However, indebted graduands will be allowed to participate in the ceremony and have their names appear in the Convocation program
• Further studies are denied
• Written certification of degree and program status is not provided
• Confirmation of enrolment status is not provided
• Registration is refused to re-enrolling students (i.e. returning after suspension or after an absence of twelve months or more)

The following debts are taken into consideration when applying sanctions:

• Tuition fees
• Residence fees and other residence charges
• Library fines
• Loans made by colleges, faculties or the University
• Health service accounts
• Unreturned or damaged instruments, materials and equipment
• Fines levied under the Code of Student Conduct