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1. The Subject Abbreviation
   The first three characters of the course code indicate, in an abbreviated form, the discipline or subject area of the course. ANTA01H3 "ANT" indicates a course in Anthropology; CHMB41H3 "CHM" indicates a course in Chemistry; HISD50H3 "HIS" indicates a course in History.
2. The Course Level
   The fourth character of the course code indicates the level of the course with "A" indicating the most elementary level and "D" the most advanced
3. The Course Number
   The fifth and sixth characters of the course code are course numbers. In most disciplines, these numbers have no significance, except to identify the course in a shorthand form.
4. Credit Value of a Course
   The seventh character of the course code indicates the credit value of a course as follows:

   Final Letter		Credit Value
   Y		Full Credit
   H		Half Credit

5. Campus
   The '3' at the end of the code indicates a course on the Scarborough Campus of the University of Toronto.
6. Section Code
   Section code indicates the duration of the course. This information is not contained in the course code but is provided in the course timetable.
   Note: Not all courses listed in this Calendar are offered each session (see the timetable at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~timetable/).

1. Exclusions
   A student may not register for credit in a course which lists, as an exclusion, one which the student is also taking or has already passed. Courses are not always mutually exclusive, so it is important to check the entries for both courses when one lists the other as an exclusion.
2. Prerequisites
   A student must have passed the prerequisite course before enrolling in the course being described. Instructors are permitted to waive prerequisites if they feel that there are adequate grounds for so doing. The Registrar's Office does NOT require notification of a prerequisite waiver. However, when the course being waived is listed as a program requirement, students should discuss the matter in advance with their program supervisor. If a student registers in a course without meeting its prerequisite and without obtaining a specific waiver, the student may be withdrawn from the course at any time. Students who are not withdrawn from the course remain in it at their own risk for lack of the prerequisite is not grounds for special consideration. Students who complete courses for which they have obtained a waiver of specific prerequisites may not subsequently obtain credit for the less-advanced prerequisite courses. Students may not register for credit in a course that is a specific prerequisite for a course they have already passed. In these instances, the course will be counted as "extra" (see the section of this Calendar on extra courses).
3. Co-requisites
   Students must either already have passed the co-requisite course, or must enrol in it at the same time as they take the course being described. Instructors are permitted to waive co-requisites if they feel that there are adequate grounds for so doing. If students register in a course without meeting its co-requisite, or if they withdraw from the co-required course without obtaining a specific waiver of the co-requisite, they may be withdrawn from the course at any time. Students who are not withdrawn from the course remain in it at their own risk for lack of the co-requisite is not grounds for special consideration.
4. Prerequisites in Square Brackets
   Square Brackets are used in prerequisites to indicate aggregate or alternate choices example: [ECMB01H or ECMB02H] & [ECMB05H or ECMB06H]
5. Exclusions, Prerequisites and Co-requisites in Parentheses
   Some exclusions and some prerequisite and co-requisite courses are enclosed in parentheses; example (MATA26Y). This indicates that the course is no longer in the curriculum. Students who have already passed an excluded course contained in parentheses may not take the course being described. Students who have completed, in a previous session, a prerequisite or co-requisite course contained in parentheses may make use of the course to meet the requirements of the course being described.

1. Prerequisites and co-requisites for each course, as stated in the course description, must be met, unless waived by the instructor. The Registrar's Office does NOT require notification of a prerequisite waiver. However, when the course being waived is listed as a program requirement, students should discuss the matter in advance with their program supervisor.
2. Students may not register for credit in a course if they have already passed another course shown in the course description as an exclusion to that course.
   Note: The Faculty of Arts & Science and the UTM Calendars do not usually list UTSC courses as exclusions. Students taking such courses must check the UTSC Calendar for possible exclusions. Students who are in any doubt about whether or not an exclusion exists or whether or not a course can be used to meet a prerequisite of another course or can be applied to a program requirement should consult their program supervisor.
3. Students may not re-register for credit in a course if they have already passed that course. Students may re-register in a course they have taken, but failed. In the latter case, both registrations in the course are shown on the student's record, and both grades count in the student's grade point average.
4. Students may not register for credit in a course that is a specific prerequisite for a course they have already passed. When this occurs, the course is counted as "extra" (see the section of this Calendar on extra courses). This rule does not apply in the case of non-specific prerequisites (such as "one B-level credit in History") or in the case where one of two or more completely different courses may serve as prerequisite.
5. Where students may not register in a course for credit, they may register in it as an extra course. In such cases, the course is shown on the student's record but the grade is not included in the student's grade point averages nor does the course count towards the degree. However, if appropriate, it may be used to meet program requirements that call specifically for it.
6. Students may normally select as many courses as they wish each session. Students should, however, note the following:
   • The usual load maximum for a full-time student in any session is 2.5 full credits.
   • Students who are on probation should read about course load restrictions and requirements in the "Overall standing" section of this Calendar.
7. Students who wish to register in courses in the Faculty of Arts and Science or at the University of Toronto at Mississauga should refer to the "Courses on other campuses" section of this Calendar. There are limits to the number of courses that may be taken on other campuses.
8. Full-time students are those students who register in at least 1.5 full credits in any session.
9. Students who are restricted to part-time studies may have a load of no more than 1.25 full credit equivalents in any session until they have completed at least 3.0 full credit equivalents and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00.
10. Students must register for their courses in accordance with instructions issued each session by the Registrar's Office. Students who wish to change their registration:
    • may do so only until the deadlines for adding and dropping courses, stated in the Sessional Dates section of this Calendar;
    • must notify the Registrar's Office of any change through ROSI.
11. Where multi-sectioned courses have a common examination, students enrolled in an evening section of the course may be required to sit an examination during the day and vice versa. Students may also be required to write Saturday or Sunday term tests or examinations.

1. Course selection, and
2. Fees payment (or an arrangement of a fee deferment).

On petition, a grade of "Aegrotat" (AEG) may be assigned. This grade is assigned on the basis of work completed where medical or similar evidence demonstrates that a student is unable to complete course requirements within a reasonable time, and where a student has already completed at least 60% of the work of the course with a grade of C minus or better. Where a student is assigned Aegrotat standing, the course counts as a credit but is not included in any grade point average. Students who require a letter grade will be expected to complete the work of the course.

1. A grade point average is calculated as follows: the grade points earned in each full credit course and one-half the grade points earned in each half-credit course are added together and this total is divided by the number of full credit equivalents taken.
2. A sessional grade point average is calculated on the basis of all courses taken in a given session (Summer, Fall, Winter) having a grade point value.
3. A cumulative grade point average is calculated on the basis of all courses taken having a grade point value.
4. An annual grade point average is calculated on the basis of all courses taken in the Fall/Winter Sessions (September-May) having a grade point value. This is provided for information only and is not used for the assessment of academic status.
5. Sessional and cumulative grade point averages are calculated at the end of each session and included on the student's academic record and transcript.

1. In good standing
Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 1.60 or better are said to be "in good standing".
2. On probation
   • Students who have attempted at least three full credit equivalents and have a cumulative GPA of less than 1.60 are placed on probation.
   • Students returning from suspension (see 5 below and any provision in previous rules) shall be placed on probation again.
3. Probation cleared
   Students may clear probation by achieving a cumulative GPA of 1.60 or better. Students who have cleared probation shall be said to be again "in good standing".
4. Probation continued
   Students may continue on probation by achieving a sessional grade point average of at least 1.60 in each session until such time as they return to good standing.
5. Suspended or refused further registration
   Students who, by the end of a given session, have not either cleared probation or achieved a sessional grade point average of at least 1.60 shall be liable for suspension or refusal of further registration as follows, regardless of the number of credits taken in the session:
   • Students who have incurred no previous suspension will be suspended for four months (one session).
   • Students who have previously incurred a four-month (one-session) suspension will be suspended for twelve months (three sessions).
   • Students who have previously incurred a twelve-month (three-session) suspension will be suspended for thirty-six months (nine sessions).
   • Students who have previously incurred a thirty-six month (nine-session) suspension will be refused further registration.

1. Students placed on probation are required to take a course load that does not exceed 2.0 full credit equivalents per session.
   • Upon notification of probation, students enrolled in future sessions must drop all courses above the 2.0 full credit equivalent maximum. Failure to do so within 7 days of notification will result in the students being withdrawn from all courses. If students petition successfully to re-enrol in courses after the registration deadline for the session, a late registration fee will be applied.
   • Students who are allowed to continue on probation because they have achieved a sessional grade point average of at least 1.60 may take a normal course load.
2. While on probation, students must meet with an advisor to discuss the reasons which led to the probation and to plan strategies to improve academic performance. (A list of appropriate advisors is available from the Registrar's Office.)

1. The status of students admitted on condition will be assessed at the end of the session in which such students complete their third full-credit equivalent.
2. Where such students earn a cumulative grade point average of 1.60 or better, their conditional status will be removed, and they will be said to be "in good standing".
3. Where such students earn a cumulative grade point average of less than 1.60, they will be refused further registration.

1. In good standing
   Students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 are said to be in good standing.
2. Refused further registration
   Students who, at the end of a given session, have not achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 or better are refused further registration in the Certificate Program.

1. Letters of Permission
   Application available at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/admissions
   Deadline to apply: Apply at least three weeks prior to the start of the course

2. Study Elsewhere Program
   Application available at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/admissions/
   Deadline to apply: February 1

3. Student Exchange Programs
   Application available at: www.utoronto.ca/student.exchange
   Deadline to apply: mid-January, for most programs

4. UofT Summer Abroad Programs
   University of Toronto Summer Abroad programs are administered by Woodsworth College in several countries or regions including Australia, Central Europe, China, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan and Mexico. Students take regular UofT Faculty of Arts and Science undergraduate degree courses at a distinguished host institution. 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 UofT courses, the course code and final grade will appear on the student's record as any other UofT course does.
   For more information, contact:
   Professional and International Programs
   Woodsworth College
   119 St. George St. Room 231/233
   Phone 416-978-8713
   email: summer.program@utoronto.ca
   website: www.summerabroad.utoronto.

1. Information to identify the student: full name and university student number.
2. The student's academic record, listed chronologically by session.
   • each course attempted, its abbreviated title, and its grade;
   • the sessional grade point average;
   • the cumulative grade point average at the end of the session;
   • the annual grade point average;
   • the student's academic status at the end of the session: in good standing, on academic probation, suspended for four months, suspended for twelve months, suspended for thirty-six months, refused further registration, or suspension deferred;
   • completion of Co-operative Program;
   • completion of degree and Program requirements, and date of conferral of the degree;
   • graduation with high distinction or with distinction.
3. The following kinds of special consideration granted by petition. (See "Special Consideration, Petitions and Appeals" below in this section of the Calendar.)
   • withdrawal without academic penalty from a course after the relevant deadline. (See "Standing in a course" above in this section of the Calendar.)
   • deferral of suspension;
   • award of aegrotat standing;
   • other consideration deemed to have altered the academic record.

1. All students are advised to read the section of this Calendar titled Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters.
2. Students are advised to arrive at the examination room at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled examination time. Invigilators will begin the actual examination at the scheduled time.
3. No persons shall be allowed in an examination room during an examination except the students writing the examination and those supervising it.
4. Candidates shall bring their photo identification cards (Tcard) and place them in a conspicuous place on their desks. (Students registered in other Faculties or Colleges of the University shall bring their student cards.)
5. Bags and books are to be deposited in areas designated by the invigilator and are not to be taken to the examination desk or table. Students may dispose of their purses, pouches and wallets by placing them, closed, on the floor underneath their chairs.
6. The invigilator has the authority to assign seats to candidates.
7. No materials or electronic devices shall be brought into the examination room or used at an examination except those authorized by the Chief Presiding Officer or Examiner. Unauthorized materials include but are not limited to: books, class notes, or aid sheets. Unauthorized electronic devices include but are not limited to: cellular telephones, laptop computers, programmable calculators, MP3 players (such as iPod), Personal Digital Assistants ("PDA" such as Palm Pilot or Blackberry), pagers, electronic dictionaries, Compact Disc Players, and Mini Disc Players.
8. Candidates shall not communicate with one another in any manner whatsoever while the examinations are proceeding.
9. Candidates bringing any unauthorized material into an examination room or who assist, or obtain assistance from other candidates or from an unauthorized source, are liable to be refused permission to write the remaining part of the examination or any subsequent examinations. Such candidates are also liable to penalties under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters (see the University of Toronto Policies section of this Calendar) including the loss of academic credit for the course, suspension, or expulsion from the University.
10. Candidates shall not be permitted to leave the examination room except under supervision until at least half an hour after the examination has commenced.
11. Candidates shall not leave the examination room within the final ten minutes of an examination, during which time they shall remain quietly seated at their desks.
12. At the conclusion of an examination all writing within the answer books shall cease. The invigilator may refuse to accept the papers of candidates who fail to observe this requirement.
13. Examination books and other material issued for the examination shall not be removed from the examination room without the authority of the invigilator.
14. At the conclusion of an examination all candidates must remain seated until all answer books have been collected. Candidates wishing to leave before the conclusion of an examination must also remain seated until their answer books are collected.

1. If:
• you are unable to write a term test, or
• your performance on a test is adversely affected by illness or other extenuating circumstances, or
• you cannot submit term work by your instructor's deadlines
speak with your instructor as soon as possible to request special consideration. This is granted at his or her discretion. If you wish to appeal your instructor's decision, speak with or write to the Chair of the Department offering the course.
2. If it is close to the end of term or session and you need an extension of time to complete term work or to write a term test, your instructor jointly with the Departmental Chair may give you an extension for up to a week after the last date to submit term work.
3. If you need more than a week's extension, you must submit a formal petition (see D below). If your petition is granted, you will be given a deadline by which to complete the work.

1. If illness or other extenuating circumstances prevent you from writing a final examination, you may request special consideration by means of a petition (See D Below). This must be submitted as soon as possible and no later than the last day of the examination period.
   • If you are affected by illness or other circumstances which do not actually prevent your writing an examination, you are required to attempt it. If, after receiving your final grade, you feel that your performance on the exam was adversely affected, you may petition to rewrite it (See D Below).
2. If you are permitted to rewrite, the amended grade will stand, whether higher or lower.
3. Deferred examinations for all University of Toronto Scarborough courses, including those which are being rewritten, are held as follows:
   • exams deferred from April and May are held in the August examination period
   • exams deferred from August are held in the December examination period
   • exams deferred from December are held in the April/May examination period.
   Note: deferred examinations in other arts and science divisions of the University may be scheduled at times other than those listed above.
4. You must pay a fee to write any University of Toronto Scarborough deferred examination.
5. If you are given permission to write a deferred exam, or to rewrite an exam, you must indicate your intention to write it and pay the required fee by the deadline set. Failure to respond or to pay the fee will result in loss of privilege to sit the examination.
6. You are given only one opportunity to sit a deferred exam and are expected to be available for the entire deferred examination period.
7. If you miss a deferred exam, you may petition for an extension of time to write it; normally no other form of special consideration will be granted. Permission will be granted only under exceptional circumstances and when supported by strong documentation. A petition for an extension of time to sit a deferred examination will be considered only once.
8. Under truly exceptional circumstances, students who will unavoidably be outside the Toronto area during the special examination period may petition for permission to write at an outside centre. Such a petition must detail the reasons for the request and must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the deferred examination period. Late requests cannot be accommodated.
   A non-refundable fee of $30.00 for each examination to be written at an outside centre is charged in addition to the regular deferred examination fee of $70.00. Students who are given permission to write at an outside centre are also responsible for all costs of invigilation, courier charges and other related expenses. Since these may exceed $100.00 per examination, students are advised to assess the total costs before petitioning.

1. Checking Marks: Term Work
   If you think that your mark on a term test or assignment has been calculated incorrectly, ask your instructor to check the mark. Do this as soon as possible and certainly before the end of the session. If you wish to appeal an instructor's decision about the grading of term work, speak with or write to the Chair of the Department offering the course.
2. Copies of final examinations
   Within ninety days of the relevant examination period you may obtain a photocopy of your final exam from the Registrar's Office. After that date, examinations are destroyed. A non-refundable fee is charged. Note: Occasionally, Departments may not release final examinations in particular courses - check the list posted in the Registrar's Office.
3. Clerical Check of Marks: Final Examinations
   If you think there is an error in the calculation of your final grade, within ninety days of the relevant examination period you may request a recheck of the calculation through the Registrar's Office on a form provided for this purpose. (It is not necessary to purchase a copy of your exam to make this request.) A fee is charged. If an error is discovered which results in a change of the final letter grade, your fee will be refunded. Whenever a grade is changed, the amended grade will stand whether it is higher or lower. Please note that before submitting any failing grade, instructors are required to re-read the final exam and recheck the calculation of term and final marks.
4. Appealing Assigned Grades
   If you wish to appeal a mark on term work returned to you only after the end of term and after the instructor has submitted grades for the course, you may submit a formal petition (See D Below). This must be done within ninety days of the relevant examination period.
   
   
   If, after obtaining a copy of a final examination, you wish to request that it be re-read, you may submit a petition for re-reading (See D Below). You must do this within ninety days of the relevant examination period.
   
   
   When authorized, the re-reading is arranged by the Department offering the course, which also authorizes any change in grade. Normally the re-reading is done by the course instructor, unless you make a convincing argument that the work be re-read by another faculty member. Claims of prejudice must be supported in detail and wherever possible confirmed by a third party. Whenever a grade is changed, the amended grade will stand whether it is higher or lower.
5. Violations of the Grading Practices Policy
   1. If you think an instructor has violated the Grading Practices Policy, discuss your complaint with the instructor. If the violation relates to the announced schedule of assignments or the marking scheme, you must do this no later than the fourth week of classes. If it relates to changes in or divergence from the announced marking scheme, you must do this before the end of the final examination period.
   2. If this discussion does not result in a satisfactory solution, you may appeal the instructor's decision to the Chair of the Department offering the course. If this appeal does not resolve the problem, you may appeal to the Vice-Principal (Academic) & Dean of UTSC.
   3. If you wish to withdraw from a course after the last day to withdraw without academic penalty on the grounds of a violation of the Grading Practices Policy, you must submit a formal petition (See D Below). If your petition is granted because a violation of the Policy has occurred, no record of your registration in the course will appear on your transcript. You cannot petition to withdraw from a course on the grounds that no work was returned to you before the last day to withdraw without academic penalty if this is the result of your having been given an extension to complete your work for reasons relating to you and not the rest of your class.

1. To enter a petition you must obtain from the Registrar's Office a petition form. Follow the instructions on the form and fill it out completely, including the Petitioner's Checklist. The petition form may also be downloaded from the Registrar's Office website.
2. If you think the issue is simple and the solution straightforward, you may not need advice or assistance with your petition. However, if there are more complex academic issues involved you may want to speak first with your instructor, program supervisor or discipline representative. If serious personal problems are involved, you should try to meet with an academic advisor in the Academic Career and Learning Skills Resource Centre or a personal counsellor in the Health and Wellness Centre. Do not let this recommendation interfere with your submitting your petition by the deadline.
3. Submit whatever documentation is necessary to support your request.
   1. Medical certificates must show
      • that you were examined at the time of illness
      • the degree of disability involved
      • the duration of the disability
      • the practitioner's professional opinion as to whether you should receive special consideration on medical grounds.
      You are urged to use the University of Toronto Student Medical Certificate for this purpose. A copy of the Student Medical Certificate may be downloaded from http://www.utoronto.ca/health/forms/medcert.pdf
      Medical documentation for examinations missed because of illness must be obtained on the day of the examination whenever possible.
   2. Statements from social workers, lawyers, clergy and other professionals must
      • state the nature and extent of the problem
      • give his or her professional opinion as to whether you should receive special consideration on the grounds documented in your petition.
4. Petitions for re-reading of final examinations and of term work returned to you after the end of a session and after the instructor has submitted grades for the course will be granted only if you
   • articulate clear grounds for reconsideration, addressing the substance of an answer in relation to the mark given it or otherwise identifying the nature of the alleged misevaluation;
   • show that the alleged misevaluation is of a substantial nature: in an objective answer, that a correct response has been counted as incorrect, or in a subjective or essay answer, that the response has been under-evaluated substantially. A photocopy of the examination must be submitted with the petition.
5. You will be notified in writing of the decision on your petition. The petitions office attempts to respond as quickly as possible, normally within three weeks of submission. Please do not inquire about the progress of your petition within that period. Complex cases and petitions submitted during very busy periods may take longer.
6. If your petition is granted, the following will be recorded on your transcript (academic record):
   • withdrawal from courses after the published deadline (WDR)
   • deferral of suspension ('suspension deferred')
   • award of aegrotat standing (AEG).

1. Term Work
   • requests for special consideration on term assignments and term tests within the jurisdiction of the instructor: last day of classes
   • petitions to submit term assignments or write make-up term tests after the last day to submit term work (see the Calendar): last day of the examination period
2. Final Examinations
   Summer, Fall and Winter Sessions
   • petitions to write deferred examinations: last day of the examination period
   Summer Session
   • petitions to rewrite final examinations: September 30
   Fall Session
   • petitions to rewrite final examinations in September-December courses: January 31
   Winter Session
   • petitions to rewrite final examinations in September-May or January-May courses: May 31
3. Missed Deferred Examinations
   • petitions to write a deferred examination which has been missed: last day of the relevant examination period
4. Errors in Course Registration or Withdrawal From Courses
   • petitions to correct errors in course registration or to withdraw from courses without academic penalty after the published deadline should be submitted as early as possible but not later than: January 31 (Fall Session courses); May 31 (Fall/Winter or Winter Session courses) September 30 (Summer Session courses)
5. Checking of Marks and Appeal of Grades
   • requests for checking of marks on term tests, essays and other term work made to the instructor of a course: last day of classes
   • petitions for reconsideration of term work returned to you after the end of term: ninety days after the relevant examination period
   • requests for a photocopy of a final examination: ninety days after the relevant examination period
   • requests for recalculation of marks through the Registrar's Office: ninety days after the relevant examination period
   • petitions for re-reading of a final examination: ninety days after the relevant examination period

1. You may appeal denial of a petition to the Sub-committee on Academic Appeals. Such appeals must be commenced no later than ninety days after the decision being appealed has been communicated to you in writing. An appeal is commenced by filing a Notice of Appeal on the form provided for this purpose through the Office of the Associate Dean, currently in Room S414A, moving to the new Arts & Administration building in August 2005, (telephone 416-287-7534). Full information may be obtained from that office.
2. You may appeal a decision of the Sub-committee on Academic Appeals to the Academic Appeals Committee of Governing Council. Such appeals must be commenced no later than ninety days after the decision being appealed has been communicated to you in writing. An appeal is commenced by filing a Notice of Appeal to the Secretary of the Appeals Committee on the form provided for this purpose. Full information may be obtained from the:

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