Study At Other Universities
Students who wish to take courses at another university and have
credits transferred to U of T Scarborough must receive permission
from U of T Scarborough to do so prior to taking the courses. Students
who intend to count the courses towards Program requirements must
also obtain the approval of the Program Supervisor, in writing.
Students who study at other institutions without U of T Scarborough's
approval in advance do so at their own risk since permission to transfer
courses for credit is not usually granted after the course has been
taken. Duplication of previous study is not permitted. Students who
study at another institution after leaving U of T Scarborough are
required to supply official transcripts upon re-enrolment. Grades
attained at other universities may affect a student's academic status.
There are three types of Programs where transfer credit is considered
- Student Exchange Program, Study Elsewhere Program
and Letter of Permission. To enhance their academic and cultural
experience, students often choose to undergo full-time study at accredited
universities abroad. Students go on Student Exchange Programs
if they choose universities with which University of Toronto has exchange
agreements in place. Where the University of Toronto does not have
any exchange agreements in place with the universities at which students
intend to study, they can apply to go on the Study Elsewhere Program.
One advantage of the Student Exchange Program is that students
pay their regular tuition fees at the University of Toronto. A Letter
of Permission allows a student to study at a university similar
in setting to the University of Toronto and usually, students are
studying on a part-time basis. As you will note below, the regulations
governing the programs differ. Another option for studying abroad
is through the Summer Abroad Program administered by Woodsworth College,
where Faculty of Arts and Science (St. George Campus) courses are
being offered at several locations around the world. Woodsworth College
welcomes applications from U of T Scarborough students. The limits
specified above in the "Courses on other campuses" section of this
Calendar apply. Assistance with selecting a study abroad
opportunity offered by the University of Toronto, is available from
the International Student Centre (ISC) at U of T Scarborough. Consult
the ISC in the Instructional Centre Room IC345, at 416-208-2905, or
at isc@utsc.utoronto.ca.
Grades
and Accountability
Students registering in courses offered by the University of Toronto
earn credit and receive grades in the normal manner. To receive credit
for other courses, the student must earn one full grade higher than
the minimum passing grade (i.e. a C minus or better at universities
using a grading scale similar to that of the University of Toronto),
except when participating in the Student Exchange Program, where a
passing grade from a partner institution will be eligible for transfer
credit. Grades are not recorded on transcripts and are not included
in any grade point averages. Therefore, students taking courses for
transfer credit will not be able to improve their grade point averages.
However, grades achieved may be taken into consideration for award
eligibility if achievement is excellent or, if achievement is poor,
may affect academic standing or program status. Students must arrange
for the host universities to send official transcripts to U of T Scarborough
promptly after completion of their courses. Students who do not register
or who withdraw without academic penalty must still arrange for a
letter from the Registrar of the host university confirming this.
Failure to meet this or the minimum grade requirement will result
in the notation of "no credit" or "failure" being entered on the student's
transcript at the University of Toronto.
Fees
and Aid
Students on Letters of Permission or in a Study Elsewhere program
pay the appropriate fees to the host university. Those in Student
Exchange programs pay tuition fees to the University of Toronto. Students
who would be eligible for financial assistance through the Ontario
Student Assistance Program for study at U of T Scarborough may be
eligible for similar assistance. Consult Admissions and Awards (172
St. George St.) at 416-978-2190.
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Letters of Permission
Deadline to apply: Apply at least three weeks prior to the
start of the course. (Also pay attention to deadlines at the host
universities.)
To take a course at another university, students must, in advance,
apply for and receive a "Letter of Permission" from University
of Toronto Scarborough. To be considered, a student must have
completed 4.0 full credits at University of Toronto Scarborough
and be in good standing. Courses requested must be appropriate
for degree credit at U of T Scarborough. In addition the student
must give reasons why the Letter of Permission is necessary. A
maximum of 5.0 full credits may be obtained on a Letter of Permission
and only 1.0 full credit at the C-level or D-level is permitted.
If a student has received 5.0 or more full credits as transfer
credits upon admission, it is unlikely that a Letter of Permission
will be allowed. Letters of Permission are not normally granted
for study at institutions within Toronto and surrounding regions.
Students must have the prerequisites for the requested courses.
If a course is needed to meet a program requirement, the student
must also obtain the approval of the Program Supervisor. A student
who is completing the final credit(s) for the degree on a Letter
of Permission during the Winter Session may not apply to graduate
at the June convocation but may apply for graduation at the November
convocation.
Application Process: Obtain an application
from the Registrar's Office website or pick up an application
from Admissions and Student Recruitment, Room AA128. Students
must provide compelling reasons for needing to take courses on
a Letter of Permission; therefore, a written statement giving
the rationale for needing a Letter of Permission must be submitted
with the application. When assessing an application, we will also
take into consideration a student's performance in courses related
to the proposed course and performance in prerequisite courses.
A fee will be charged for each Letter of Permission.
To receive credit for a course taken on a Letter of Permission,
the course must be successfully completed with a grade above the
minimum passing grade.
Special Note: French Summer Immersion Programs:
Explore - Second Language Summer Program (formerly the Summer
Language Bursary Program) is administered by the Council of Ministers
of Education, Government of Canada, in co-operation with the appropriate
provincial department. In Ontario, this is the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities. Students interested in this five-week
immersion Program (in Québec or elsewhere in Canada) should
complete the Explore forms promptly. For deadlines and requirements
information, and to download the application form, please refer
to the Program website at www.jexplore.ca
Consult with an Admissions and Student Recruitment staff member
who does transfer credit evaluations and the Study-Elsewhere Supervisor
in French about choosing three universities offering courses that
most closely correspond to the curriculum at the University of
Toronto. If you wish to be considered for transfer credit, choose
degree level programs offered at "degree-granting" institutions
(not colleges) and sponsored by Arts and Science type faculties
(not professional faculties or schools of continuing education).
Submit the form to the Registrar's Office to verify registration
and mail promptly to enhance your chances of obtaining your first
choice of university. Once you know the university to which you
have been accepted and at least three weeks before your departure,
apply for a Letter of Permission. You will be advised of the level
in which you must register in order to be eligible for the credit
to be transferred.
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Study Elsewhere Program
Deadline to apply: February 1
Students normally apply for a Study Elsewhere year during the
third year of a four-year Program. However students may apply
after completing four full credits at U of T Scarborough. To be
eligible for consideration, a student must normally have a cumulative
grade point average of 2.5 or better. Students must normally return
to U of T Scarborough to complete the final year of study. A maximum
of 5.0 full credits will be considered for transfer. The number
of transfer credits given on admission may affect eligibility
for consideration or the number of transfer credits allowed to
be taken while on Study Elsewhere. Since it may take a considerable
amount of time to gather information about foreign universities,
students should prepare early to apply. Most often students register
at the host university and follow its courses for credit. It is
possible that students may arrange to take University of Toronto
independent study or supervised reading courses under supervision
from University of Toronto faculty.
The application requires details about the proposed courses
and asks students to show how the intended studies will enhance
their studies at U of T Scarborough. Students who intend to count
the courses towards Program requirements must obtain the approval
of the Program Supervisor before submitting the application.
The application will be reviewed by the Study Elsewhere Committee.
- Student Exchange Programs
Deadline to apply: varies depending on the program and institution.
(Refer to the Centre for International Experience website.)
The University of Toronto operates several institution-wide
student exchange programs, providing excellent opportunities for
academic and cultural experiences abroad and in other regions
of Canada. Students normally participate in the third year of
the four-year honours degree program. To be eligible for consideration,
U of T Scarborough normally requires that the applicant have a
cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or better. Students may
participate in up to 3 terms of exchange, for a maximum of 7.5
transfer credits. The number of transfer credits given on admission
may affect eligibility for consideration or the number of transfer
credits allowed to be taken while on exchange.
Interested students apply through the Centre for International
Experience (CIE). A typical application is comprised of a Scarborough
Authorization Form, an application form, statement of interest,
résumé and photos, and two reference letters. Candidates
who qualify for consideration are invited for interviews. Applicants
are selected for nomination based on the whole application package,
including the interviews. If nominated, the student is asked to
complete an application which is then submitted to the host institution
by the CIE on behalf of the student. Though it rarely happens,
partner institutions reserve the right to refuse nominated students.
As the Herstmonceux Castle Program (CUSAP) is not an exchange
program the application procedure is different - contact CIE for
details.
If accepted, U of T Scarborough students must obtain approval
from Program Supervisors and from the Admissions and Transfer
Credit Officer at U of T Scarborough for courses they intend to
take, using the Course Recommendation Form issued once the student
is nominated. For further information regarding studying
abroad: www.cie.utoronto.ca/going.htm A current list of institutions offering undergraduate courses
is available at: www.cie.utoronto.ca
For further information please contact:
Student Exchange Program
Centre for International Experience,
University of Toronto
33 St. George Street, Room 204, Toronto,
ON M5S 2E3
Tel: 416-946-3138, Fax:
416-978-4090
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U of T Summer Abroad Programs
University of Toronto Summer Abroad programs are administered
by Woodsworth College in several countries. Students take regular
full-year U of T Faculty of Arts and Science undergraduate degree
courses that are relevant to the host site. All classes are taught
in English, with the exception of some language courses. Financial
aid is available for most programs. Because the Summer Abroad
programs offer regular U of T courses, the course code and final
grade will appear on the student's record just as any other U
of T course does.
For more information, please contact:
Professional and International
Programs Office
Woodsworth College
119 St. George St., 3rd Floor
Tel: 416-978-8713
Email: summer.abroad@utoronto.ca
Website: www.summerabroad.utoronto.ca
Note: The limits specified above in the "Courses on other campuses"
section of this Calendar apply to the Summer
Abroad Program.
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