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Welcome to the Engineering Enrolment & Registration Guide

In this guide, you will find information about the engineering enrolment and registration process. This includes a step-by-step rundown for how to enrol in courses, tuition payments or deferrals, important dates, managing courses and more.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to the Registrar's Office or your department/division's undergraduate office.

Important Dates

Completing both enrolment and registration is required to secure your place in courses. To become a registered student, you must complete the following steps:

1. Enrol: Add courses to your course timetable. Note: Based on your year and program, the Registrar's Office will have added courses to your timetable before the enrolment period. Enrolment is based on your year of study and starts at 8 a.m. in ACORN.

2. Register: Pay or defer your tuition fees by August 19, 2026.

Date	Activity
July 8 at 8 a.m.	Students entering Year 4 and Year 3 can enrol in Engineering courses and Arts & Science courses with reserved seating.
July 9 at 8 a.m.	Students entering Year 2 can enrol in Engineering courses and Arts & Science courses with reserved seating.
July 13 at 5 p.m.	Deadline to register with Accessibility Services to have accommodations in place for the start of Fall classes.
July 29 at 8 a.m.	Engineering students can enrol in all Arts & Science courses.
August 19	Deadline to pay or defer tuition fees to complete your registration. Last day that engineering students can enrol in Arts & Science courses with reserved seating.
September 2	Financial Cancellation: Courses removed for non-registered students.
September 8	First day of Fall Term classes.
September 21	Last day to add or substitute Fall Term and Full Year courses.

Step 1: Prepare for Enrolment

All undergraduate courses offered by U of T Engineering are delivered in-person Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Midterms and final exams may be scheduled during evenings and weekends.

Before course enrolment, students should familiarize themselves with the Academic Calendar, Degree Explorer or Magellan (available to ECE students), and their program requirements. Students can view course offerings and start visualizing their options using Timetable Builder.

Review Your Program Requirements and Plan Your Courses

Before enrolling in courses, review your program requirements and plan your timetable using the following resources:

Timetable Builder: Allows you to search for courses, see course details and build mock timetables.
Faculty Timetable: Shows the dates and times of Engineering courses, including lectures, tutorials and labs.
Degree Explorer: Shows your personalized academic progress. Check to ensure you meet your program requirements and be aware of outstanding requirements from previous terms.
Magellan (available to ECE students): Check your personalized academic progress to ensure you meet your program requirements and are aware of outstanding requirements from previous terms.

Engineering Course Load

The maximum course load depends on your year of study, program and department. The maximum Fall–Winter Term (September to April) course load for full-time students is between 5.0 and 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs). The maximum Fall Term (September to December) or Winter Term (January to April) course load for full-time students is between 2.5 and 3.5 FCEs. If you have questions about your course load or would like to request overloading for a valid reason (graduation, pre-requisite, etc.), please contact your Academic Advisor.

Review Your Academic Standing

Before the new academic year, review your academic standing. See below for some academic standings and grades to watch out for. Full details are outlined in the Academic Calendar. If you have any concerns about your standing, grades or unresolved grades from previous terms, please reach out to your Academic Advisor.

Probation or Repeat Probation (PRO1 or PRO2): Students with a standing of “Probation” or “Repeat Probation” should review the promotion regulations in the Academic Calendar. Students on “Repeat Probation” or “Refused Further Registration” will not be allowed to remain enrolled in courses in subsequent sessions.
Did Not Write (DNW): Used as a final course result if a student did not write an exam, did not attend or did little work. An unresolved "DNW" will be replaced with the earned term mark after the faculty reviews final grades.
Standing Deferred (SDF): Deferred exam granted due to medical or extenuating reasons. If approved, all "SDF" grades must be resolved within a year. An unresolved "SDF" will be replaced with the earned grade or a failed grade if the exam is mandatory.
Incomplete (INC): Must be resolved by the student and their professor. Unresolved "INC"s become a failed grade.
Grade Withheld Pending Review (GWR): Grade withheld pending review under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters. Please get in touch with your Academic Advisor if you received a "GWR" on your record.

Review your ACORN Profile

Students should ensure that their contact information, including their emergency contact, is up to date on ACORN. This includes their sessional mailing address (where you live during the school year), phone number(s) and your U of T email.

Throughout the year, you will receive important emails from the Registrar’s Office, your department and instructors. We encourage you to regularly check your email to stay notified about courses, final exams and important deadlines.

The Registrar’s Office will provide updates and reminders through the monthly Engineering Student e-News and @uofteng_registrar Instagram.

At U of T Engineering, students who experience disability-related barriers can access academic accommodation. These barriers may relate to chronic health conditions, learning, mental health, physical, sensory or temporary injuries.

Accessibility Services is the university’s office that supports students through academic accommodation and services such as alternative exam arrangements, note-taking assistance, learning workshops and more.

Students can register with Accessibility Services at any time during their studies. However, it is recommended that students register by 5 p.m. on July 13, 2026, to ensure accommodations are in place by the start of Fall Term classes. Incoming students who received accommodation in high school are strongly encouraged to register to support a smooth transition. Learn more about how to register with Accessibility Services.

Step 2: Enrol in Courses

Date	Activity
July 8, 2026, at 8 a.m.	Enrolment opens for students entering Year 4 and Year 3. Students may add Engineering courses and reserved seating Arts & Science courses.
July 9, 2026, at 8 a.m.	Enrolment opens for students entering Year 2. Students may add Engineering courses and reserved seating Arts & Science courses.
July 29, 2026 at 8 a.m.	Engineering students can begin to enrol in all Arts & Science courses.
August 19, 2026	Last day that engineering students can add reserved seating Arts & Science courses.

What is Course Enrolment?

Enrolment is the process of adding the courses you plan to take to your timetable in ACORN. Based on your program, year of study and pre-registration information, the Registrar’s Office will enrol students in some courses before the enrolment period.

Students are expected to have a conflict-free schedule and regularly attend lectures, labs and tutorials. Academic consideration will not be given to students with timetable conflicts. Students agree, by virtue of enrolment, to abide by all the academic and non-academic policies, rules and regulations and confirm responsibility for payment of associated fees.

Students with significant outstanding balances from previous sessions will not be allowed to enrol in Fall-Winter courses.

Enrolling in Engineering Courses

First-Year Students (Full-Time)

Unlike other first-year students at U of T, engineering students do not have to choose their courses on ACORN. You will automatically be enrolled in a full-time schedule based on your program. Your timetable will be available in late June. The First Year Office and the Engineering Science Office will send information on how to view your timetable and tuition invoice. Further details about first-year courses and schedules can be found in the Guide to First Year.

Some first-year students (such as those with transfer credits from another institution or who are completing an Early Start summer course) may have the option of adding an elective course. In this case, they should reach out to their Academic Advisor with any questions.

PEY Co-op Preparation

First-year students in the PEY Co-op Program are enrolled in the Introduction to PEY Co-op on Quercus and are required to complete the Program Agreement by the end of the first year. The Program Agreement is a pre-requisite for the Preparatory Program, which students can access in September of their second year.

First-year students who are not registered for the PEY Co-op Program can register through the Engineering Career Centre (ECC). Please note that you may register for the program anytime during your first year. For further details or questions, please contact the Engineering Career Centre (ECC) or email registration.ecc@utoronto.ca.

Second-Year Students (Full-Time)

Second-year students are automatically enrolled in core courses based on their program. Your timetable will be available on ACORN in late June. If you are missing any courses or components based on your expected enrolment as per the Academic Calendar, please consult your Academic Advisor. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate sections for a conflict-free timetable.

Second-year students interested in adding electives may do so when enrolment opens. You can prepare using Timetable Builder and the Faculty Timetable.

Engineering course enrolment opens on July 9, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Arts & Science reserved seating course enrolment opens on July 9, 2026, at 8 a.m.
All other Arts & Science courses open on July 29, 2026, at 8 a.m.

PEY Co-op Preparation

The PEY Co-op Preparatory Program requirements will be available on Quercus in September for second-year students registered in the PEY Co-op program who complete all requirements for the Introduction to PEY Co-op by the end of their first year, or immediately upon registering for PEY Co-op if enrolled in the program after their first year. Completion of the PEY Co-op Preparatory Program is required to progress through the program.

Second-year students not registered in the PEY Co-op Program can register in the program by the January deadline to add new courses. For further details or questions, please contact the Engineering Career Centre (ECC).

Third-Year Students (Full-Time)

Third-year students who completed pre-registration earlier this year will be automatically added to core courses. Please check if you need to add any tutorial or lab sections in ACORN. You will be able to view your timetable in ACORN in late June. If you are missing any courses or components based on your expected enrolment, as per the Academic Calendar, please consult with your Academic Advisor. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate sections for a conflict-free timetable.

Third-year students interested in modifying their timetable may do so when course enrolment opens. You can prepare using Timetable Builder and the Faculty Timetable.

Engineering course enrolment opens on July 8, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Arts & Science reserved seating course enrolment opens on July 8, 2026, at 8 a.m.
All other Arts & Science courses open on July 29, 2026, at 8 a.m.

PEY Co-op for Third Years:

Third-year students registered in the PEY Co-op Program will begin the recruitment cycle for the 12-16 month work term via the U of T Co-op Portal in September. You must complete all four PEY Co-op Preparatory Program modules and associated deliverables before you can access the ECC Career Portal in your third year. For further details or questions, please contact the Engineering Career Centre.

PEY Co-op Students (12-16 Month Work Term)

Students participating in the 12-16 Month PEY Co-op Work Term will have the course PEY400Y1 added to their Summer and/or Fall-Winter course enrolment based on their work term start date. Students enrolled in PEY400Y1 must complete their registration by paying the fees listed in their ACORN invoice by August 19, 2026. This includes the ACORN System Access Fee. The next PEY Co-op Fee Installments will be applied to your student account in the Fall.

While participating in a 12-16 Month PEY Co-op Work Term, you are considered a part-time student. You will need to follow the same registration procedures and deadlines as other part-time students. However, a 12-16 month work term is considered a full-time engagement for the purposes of managing OSAP repayments, some insurance registrations, GO Pass discounts, and international student enrolment. You will remain enrolled in PEY400Y1 during the Winter and/or Summer Terms until your work term concludes between May and September 2027. For further details or questions, please contact the Engineering Career Centre.

Taking Courses During a Work Term:

Taking courses during a work term is strongly discouraged, as the demands of full-time work and academic engagement can limit your performance in either or both.

While completing a work term, your priority remains with your employer and contract. Employers are not obligated to grant you time off to complete coursework. If you are contemplating taking courses during a work term, carefully consider this and speak to both your academic advisor and employer about your decision.

If you enrol in a course while on a work term, you are expected to:

Meet all the requirements set out by your manager/supervisor during the work term. Coursework must not disrupt your performance in the workplace.
Complete all coursework and assignments outside of regular working hours, including exams.
Be responsible for adhering to all sessional dates and the fee refund schedule.
Return to full-time academic studies for the Fall Term immediately following your work term. Failure to return to full-time studies may result in a No Credit (NCR) notation on your transcript or removal from the PEY Co-op program.
As an international student, please consult with the Centre for International Experience’s Immigration Advising Team to ensure you are aware of how your student enrollment status (full-time or part-time) can impact your eligibility to work in Canada.

Fourth-Year Students (Full-Time)

Fourth-year students who completed pre-registration earlier this year will be automatically added to core courses. Please check if you need to add any tutorial or lab sections in ACORN. You will be able to view your timetable in ACORN in late June. If you are missing any courses or components based on your expected enrolment, as per the Academic Calendar, please consult with your Academic Advisor. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate sections for a conflict-free timetable

Fourth-year students interested in modifying their timetable may do so when course enrolment opens. You can prepare using Timetable Builder and the Faculty Timetable.

Engineering course enrolment opens on July 8, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Arts & Science reserved seating course enrolment opens on July 8, 2026, at 8 a.m.
All other Arts & Science courses open on July 29, 2026, at 8 a.m.

Check Your Graduation Status:

U of T offers three convocation ceremonies: November (in-person), March (in absentia) and June (in-person).

All registered fourth-year students will be considered and assessed for June graduation. If you are eligible to graduate in November 2026 or March 2027, you must contact your Academic Advisor by August for the November convocation or December for the March convocation. Once the Registrar's Office and your department have added your name to the appropriate convocation list, the Office of Convocation will message you with information on the ceremony.

It is important that the correct name appears on your diploma. If your name is missing accents or requires a period removal, visit the Office of the Convocation page for the Name on Diploma form. For any other changes to your name, please submit the Name or Gender Change form to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@engineering.utoronto.ca. Please check the Office of Convocation for updates on the submission deadline.

Enrolling in Electives & Arts & Science Courses

Engineering Electives (Technical, HSS, CS)

To fulfill your program requirements, you may need to take electives. Please consult the Academic Calendar to find out which electives are required for your program.

If you are taking electives, make sure to avoid adding courses that conflict with your core Engineering schedule, as no academic consideration will be given to timetable conflicts. Please ensure you have met all the requirements to take an elective course for academic credit before enrolling, such as prerequisites. Academic or financial deadlines will not be waived due to enrolment errors. Reminder for U.S. Students: Taking online courses may impact your eligibility for U.S. Direct Loans.

Technical Electives:

If you selected your technical elective(s) during the pre-registration process and would like to change your selection, or if you did not select a technical elective during the pre-registration process, you may add or drop technical electives in ACORN when enrolment opens.

HSS and CS Electives:

The faculty published a list of approved Humanities & Social Science (HSS) courses and approved Complementary Studies (CS) courses. If there is a course you would like the faculty to consider for HSS or CS approval, please submit this for consideration.

Note: If you are re-enrolling for the Winter Term only and plan to add your technical, HSS or CS electives in July or August, contact your Academic Advisor.

Arts & Science - Reserved Seating Enrolment

The Faculty of Arts & Science reserves limited seats in select course sections for engineering students. These sections open earlier for enrolment. The list of reserved seating courses is available online.

Please note that unused seats will be returned to Arts & Science on August 19, 2026. Students are encouraged to enrol as early as possible to guarantee a spot in their desired course.

Arts & Science - General Enrolment

Enrolment for all Arts & Science courses (including other sections of courses with reserved seating) opens to engineering students on July 29, 2026, at 8 a.m. (ET).

If you are considering taking courses from the Faculty of Arts & Science, consult the Arts & Science Academic Calendar for information on courses, deadlines, rules and regulations.

While the best resource for understanding the Arts & Science course enrolment process is the Arts & Science Course Enrolment page, a summary for engineering students is available in the Guide to Taking Arts & Science Courses as an Engineering Student.

Transfer Credits & Letters of Permission

Students who would like to enrol in an accredited course at another Canadian university and receive credit toward their U of T Engineering degree must apply for a Letter of Permission. Please review details and application dates on the Letter of Permission page.

Students who completed courses at another accredited institution since enrolling at U of T Engineering can request Post-Admission Transfer Credit. Please note that there is no guarantee that the course(s) completed will be eligible for transfer credit(s) toward your U of T Engineering degree. Additionally, post-admission transfer credits are not typically permitted for core courses. Please review details and application dates on the Post-Admission Transfer Credit page.

Enrolling as a Non-Full Time Student

Part-Time Students

Part-time students may take a maximum course load of 3.0 Full Course Equivalents (i.e., three half-credit courses per term). Tuition fees are charged per course, according to the U of T Engineering per-course fees. As a part-time degree student, you will follow the same registration procedures and deadlines as full-time students. Please be aware that the system access fee applies to all students who access ACORN for course enrolment; these fees are billed for each session and are not refundable.

Ensure you review the refund schedule for deadlines to drop courses and receive a refund for tuition fees. Please note that if you are an OSAP recipient and you drop below a 60% course load, there will be OSAP consequences. If you have concerns about withdrawal from full-time OSAP, please reach out to the University Registrar’s Office or book an appointment on the Engineering Portal with Pierina Filippone, Assistant Registrar, Scholarships & Financial Aid.

The Engineering Registrar's Office evaluates course loads during the third week of each term, after the deadline to add courses, and updates attendance status and fees accordingly. Students will be informed by email if their attendance status and fees are adjusted.

Non-Degree & Visiting Students

Unless otherwise specified in Timetable Builder, all undergraduate engineering courses are restricted to undergraduate engineering students only. 500-level courses will be available to both undergraduate and graduate engineering students.

If you are a U of T student outside the faculty and wish to take an undergraduate engineering course, contact the course’s department to request an exception.

Non-Degree Students

Students who graduated last June may be able to enrol in U of T Engineering or Arts & Science courses for the upcoming school year as a non-degree student. Course availability may be limited due to space, pre-requisites or other restrictions. Contact admissions@engineering.utoronto.ca for more information.

If you are a domestic student (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person) attending another institution, or you completed a degree elsewhere and would like to attend U of T Engineering as a non-degree student, you must apply through the Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office. Factors that will be assessed include prerequisites, space availability and proof of English facility (if required). Applicants for undergraduate admission are not eligible to enrol as non-degree students. Please contact the Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office at admissions@engineering.utoronto.ca.

International Exchange Students

International exchange students cannot enrol in courses through ACORN. Enrolment instructions will be sent to you by email from the Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office in mid-June. Course enrolment for incoming exchange students must be pre-approved and arranged by both the Centre for International Experience (CIE) and the Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office. The faculty will assist you with adding your pre-approved courses and facilitate new course requests. If you have questions regarding your engineering course enrolment, please contact the Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office at visitingstudent@engineering.utoronto.ca. For non-engineering courses, you can contact the Centre for International Experience at student.exchange@utoronto.ca.

Step 3: Register by Paying or Deferring Tuition Fees

To become a registered student, you must pay or defer your tuition fees by August 19. You may view your fee invoice on ACORN in mid-July. To help you complete your registration, review this section with deadlines and guidance on how to submit payments or deferrals.

Date	Activity
Mid-July	Check your invoice on ACORN.
August 19, 2026	Deadline to pay or defer fees.
August 20, 2026 - September 1, 2026	Monitor your ACORN registration status. If your status has not changed to “Registered” by August 30, you must provide proof of payment to the Registrar's Office by September 1 at noon.
September 2, 2026	Financial cancellation deadline: Courses and waitlists removed for non-registered students.

Registration:

How to Pay Fees
How to Defer Fees
Received a Scholarship
Credit Balance
International Fee Exemption
Proof of Enrolment Letters
ACORN Status
Missed Deadline or Did Not Pay in Full

What is Registration?

Registration is the process of submitting a tuition payment or deferral by August 19, 2026, to secure your enrolment. Payment by this deadline ensures your registration is processed before the financial cancellation deadline. Registration processing may take up to 5-10 business days.

How to Pay Fees

To complete your registration in ACORN and change your status from “Invited” (INVIT) to “Registered” (REG), you need to either pay or defer the Minimum Payment to Register by August 19, 2026.

You can find your fees through your invoice in ACORN (published mid-July).

The University Registrar’s Office (URO) oversees all fees and payments. Please find below resources to help you understand your fees and how to make a payment:

Understanding Your Fees: What fees to pay, minimum payment to register and payment of the remaining balance.
Payment Options: Ways to pay your tuition and fees – from a bank account, credit card, international payments, using government funding and more.
Tuition Explorer: Tuition lookup tool categorized by Ontario residents, Domestic Non-Ontario residents, and international students.
Tuition Fees & Schedules: Fee categories and refund schedule.

Fees are billed yearly. Students may pay fees annually (Fall and Winter Terms combined) or by individual term. Students with full-time attendance on ACORN are billed full-time fees regardless of their actual course load. Please visit the Fees & Payments website for details on tuition fees.

Previous Outstanding Balance: Please note that students with an unpaid balance from a previous session are not permitted to register for a new academic session before the outstanding balance is paid. Visit the Fees & Payments website for more information. Furthermore, students with significant unpaid balances will not be allowed to enrol in courses.

How to Defer Fees (OSAP, Government-Student Aid, Scholarships, Third-Party Sponsorship)

Certain students may be eligible to defer their fees, which allows them to delay their tuition payment and complete their registration without immediate payment. Students who may be eligible for tuition fee deferral include those receiving: OSAP, Provincial & Territorial Loans, U.S. Student Aid, Undergraduate Awards/Scholarships or Third-Party Sponsorship.

Deferrals must be submitted by August 19, 2026, to become registered for the Fall Term before the financial cancellation deadline.

The University Registrar’s Office (URO) oversees all fees and payments. Please find below resources to help you understand your fees and how to request a fee deferral:

Understanding Your Fees: What fees to pay, minimum payment to register, and payment of the remaining balance.
Deferring Your Tuition Fees: Deferral eligibility, how to request a deferral, and what happens after deferring your fees.
OSAP: For understanding OSAP and OSAP deferrals.
Provincial & Territorial Student Aid: For understanding your government-financial aid, deferral, and Out-of-Province financial need portal.
Tuition Explorer: Tuition lookup tool categorized by Ontario residents, Domestic Non-Ontario residents, and international students.
Tuition Fees & Schedules: Fee categories and refund schedule.

Received a Scholarship

If you received a scholarship from the faculty or university, the funds will be applied against your fees before October 15. If there is a credit in your student account, it will be paid to you via direct deposit, provided you have a valid mailing or permanent address in ACORN. If you did not add your direct deposit information to ACORN, a cheque will be sent by mail. Please ensure a valid Canadian mailing address is listed on ACORN - cheques are not mailed outside of Canada.

Paying Fees If You Received a Scholarship:

Scholarship Amount is Less than Minimum Payment to Register: If the value of your scholarship is less than the minimum payment to register, you can deduct the value of your scholarship from your tuition fees. For example, if you have received a $2,000 scholarship from U of T, you may deduct that $2,000 from your minimum payment to register and pay the difference.
Scholarship is Equal to or Greater than Minimum Payment to Register: If the value of your scholarship(s) meets or exceeds the minimum payment to register (noted on your fees invoice), you are eligible for a fee deferral. Students eligible for a deferral based on a scholarship will be able to defer their fees in ACORN by the registration deadline. Eligible students will see the "Tuition Fee Deferral" option on their ACORN account starting mid-July. Detailed information is available on the Fees & Payments website. stration deadline. Eligible students will see the "Tuition Fee Deferral" option on their ACORN account starting mid-July. Detailed information is available on the Fees & Payments website.  Based on the value of your scholarship, service charges may apply to the remaining balance. Check the “Paid the Minimum Amount; When is the Rest Due?” section below for further details.

Once the scholarship is paid, you will be able to view this under the "My Awards" tab in ACORN.

Reporting Scholarships to OSAP:

The university does not report scholarships to OSAP. It is the student’s responsibility to report faculty or university scholarships to OSAP. University awards that include financial need in their terms do not need to be reported (this includes all OSOTF awards and all non-OSOTF awards which include financial need in the terms of the award). If you are unsure whether financial need is included in the terms, please refer to the Scholarships and Financial Aid Section of the Academic Calendar.

Credit Balance From Previous Session

Payments made before the registration period do not automatically change a student’s registration status from 'Invited to Register' to 'Registered'. As such, students who have a credit balance (excess funds) from previous sessions which meet the minimum payment to register will need to be manually registered by the Engineering Registrar’s Office. To do so, please inform us by email of your credit balance and that you wish to be manually registered.

International Fee Exemptions

An International Fee Exemption (IFE) allows eligible international students to pay domestic tuition. International students must meet the requirements of one of the following categories:

You are approved “In-Principle” for Permanent Resident Status in Canada
You are a dependent of a Person Approved “In-Principle” for Permanent Resident Status in Canada
You are a visitor with a Closed (Employer-Specific) Work Permit
You are a dependent of a Visitor with a Closed (Employer-Specific) Work Permit
You are a visitor with Diplomatic Status
You are a dependent of a Visitor with Diplomatic Status
You are a protected Person or Refugee
You are a dependent of a Protected Person or Refugee
You are a dependent of a Canadian Citizen or Indigenous Person
You are a dependent of a Permanent Resident

For more information about applying and supporting documentation requirements, please visit International Fee Exemptions.

Proof of Enrolment Letters

The Engineering Registrar’s Office and the university can confirm a student’s registration through official transcripts, verifications of enrolment and letters of registration.

Verification of Enrolment: A letter summarizing your current undergraduate student status. Available free of charge to engineering students through the Engineering Portal (starting mid-July).

Verification of Enrolment – For RESP Purposes: A letter summarizing your current undergraduate student status, specifically formatted for RESP purposes. Request this letter if you need to provide proof of enrolment to your RESP company. Available free of charge to engineering students through the Engineering Portal (starting mid-July).

Letter of Registration: A letter confirming more detailed information regarding your registration within the faculty and university, such as registration history, PEY registration and expected graduation. Available through the Engineering Portal for a fee.

Official Transcript: Summary of your academic record at the University of Toronto, including all courses, grades received and degree information. Issued by the University Registrar’s Office and can be ordered through ACORN or Transcript Services.

If you have any questions or concerns about proof of enrolment, please contact the Registrar’s Office.

Monitor Your ACORN Status

Before course enrolment begins, eligible students are “Invited” to register for the upcoming session. Their status will then change to “Registered or “Financially Cancelled” based on the following:

Submitted Payment on Time - Registered

Missed Payment Deadline - Financially Cancelled (FINCA)

Financially Cancelled Status:

If payment or deferral is submitted after the deadline, your registration may not be processed before the Financial Cancellation deadline on September 2, 2026. Students whose status has not changed to “Registered” by the Financial Cancellation deadline will be removed from their courses.
If your status has not changed to “Registered” on ACORN by August 31, you must provide proof of payment or deferral by September 1 at noon. Please email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@engineering.utoronto.ca, including a screenshot of the payment confirmation (include the payment date, the amount paid, and the account to which the payment was made) or proof of deferral (proof of funding from OSAP, your funding summary and the completed deferral form).

Reinstatement Process:

Students who were financially cancelled and had their courses removed may request reinstatement. To do so, students must email the Registrar’s Office at registrar@engineering.utoronto.ca, pay the late registration fee, and show proof of payment or deferral. Please note that some courses may be full due to space limitations.

Paid the Minimum Amount; When is the Rest Due?

Fall Term:

Service changes of 1.5% per month (compounded monthly) are applied to unpaid balances starting October 15, 2026. Service charges will be applied to all students with an unpaid balance, except for those who have a sponsorship, scholarship that covers full tuition or a tuition waiver deferral. It is strongly recommended that you make your payment by the end of the month to avoid service charges the next month.

Winter Term: 

For all students, except for those who have a sponsorship, scholarship, OSAP, tuition waiver or other government assistance deferral, Winter Term fees are due November 30, 2026. Service charges of 1.5% per month (compounded monthly) will be applied to your unpaid balance starting December 15, 2026.

For students with OSAP, government assistance deferrals or scholarships that cover at least 50% but less than 100% of fees, Winter Term fees are due January 31, 2027. Service charges of 1.5% per month (compounded monthly) will be applied to your unpaid balance starting February 15, 2027.

For students with a sponsorship deferral, tuition is due April 30, 2027.

In all cases, tuition must be paid in full by April 30, 2027. Any unpaid balance will be subject to a 1.5% service charge starting May 15, 2027. Future registration will be refused if there is an outstanding balance.

Image reads "registered" in a green box and "FINCA" in a red box

Step 4: Check Scholarships & Financial Aid Opportunities

Engineering students do not have to face financial challenges alone. At any time of the year, you can connect with the Scholarships & Financial Aid Office for financial advising or support.

If you have already received a scholarship, please review how to pay your fees with a scholarship.

UTAPS Financial Aid Program

The U of T Advance Planning for Students (UTAPS) financial aid program fills the financial gap for full-time students who receive the maximum amount of government financial aid available, but whose government funding and other assessed financial resources do not cover all assessed university costs. U of T provides assistance in the form of non-repayable grants through UTAPS.

Am I Eligible for UTAPS?

To be eligible for UTAPS funding, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person who has been deemed eligible for government student financial assistance, such as through OSAP. Indigenous students who are receiving educational funding are also eligible for UTAPS. Students interested in applying for UTAPS must be registered in a full-time course load per OSAP requirements during the Fall and/or Winter terms. Visit Full-Time OSAP for full-time course load requirements.

How Do I Apply for UTAPS?

All students who would like to be considered for UTAPS for the 2026-2027 academic year must complete and submit an application through the Need Navigator, along with any supporting documentation required. Applications must be submitted by the deadlines listed on the University Registrar's Office UTAPS website.

Online Engineering Portfolio (ePortfolio)

U of T Engineering students are automatically considered for faculty scholarships and awards after each academic year through the Online Engineering Portfolio (ePortfolio). The ePortfolio is a place to record your extracurricular activities. The Scholarships and Awards Committee will use the information in the ePortfolio to select recipients for faculty awards that consider extra-curricular activities and leadership qualities, as well as for awards outside of the faculty.

In addition, the faculty offers scholarships and awards that support Black students, Indigenous students and students registered with Accessibility Services. The ePortfolio allows students to self-identify for these awards. While self-identification is not required to complete the ePortfolio, it is needed to be considered for these specific scholarships and awards.

Students not receiving OSAP are also encouraged to complete their budget in the ePortfolio to be considered for awards that include financial need.

The ePortfolio is available throughout the academic year and closes on June 7 each year.

Upcoming Engineering Scholarship Opportunities

The faculty maintains a list of internal and external scholarships and grant opportunities for undergraduate engineering students on the Scholarships & Opportunities page. This is updated regularly, so check back throughout the year for new scholarships or upcoming deadlines.

Before the academic year gets busy, we encourage you to review the opportunities and note those you would like to apply for. For example, if you are interested in a scholarship with a January deadline, make a note in your calendar to work on the application a month or two in advance.

For any questions about scholarships or help with applications, contact Pierina Filippone, Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid & Scholarships, at awards@engineering.utoronto.ca.

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Step 5: Managing Courses

As you progress through the term, remember that you have options for managing your course load. If you are considering adjusting your courses, connect with your Academic Advisor for guidance and to ensure this aligns with your academic plan.

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Dropping Courses and Refund Deadlines

Full-time students enrolling in both the Fall and Winter Terms are encouraged to maintain a balanced course load for each term (e.g., 5 and 5, 6 and 4, or 4 and 6). Full-time status is determined based on the course load for the Fall and Winter terms combined. If a student overloads in one term and takes a reduced course load for the other (e.g., 2 and 7, or 7 and 2), they will be charged the flat program fee for each of the two terms. Review the Refund Schedules.

The Registrar's Office evaluates course loads during the third week of each term, after the deadline to add courses, and updates the attendance status and fees accordingly. Students will be informed by email if their attendance status and fees are adjusted.

Full-time students registered with Accessibility Services and have a reduced course load as part of their accommodations will be billed on a per-course basis (including full-time incidental fees) instead of the flat program fee after you have met with the Assistant Registrar, Scholarships & Financial Aid. While the Registrar’s Office receives regular updates from Accessibility Services, if you have concerns regarding your status, please contact your Academic Advisor as soon as you have been approved for a reduced course load. If you enrol in 1.5 credits or less in a term (Fall or Winter), you will be billed as a part-time student.

Extra Courses (EXT) and Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR)

Extra Course (EXT)

Extra credits are credits that will not be counted toward a student's engineering degree requirements. Extra credit courses will be excluded from the calculation of sessional average and GPA. Extra credits may be used to fulfill course pre-requisites and minor or certificate requirements. Please review the faculty's information on Extra courses for details on deadlines and potential implications.

Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR)

U of T Engineering students enrolled in engineering courses or courses offered by other faculties are not permitted to select the Credit/No Credit option that may be available to students in other faculties. Instead, U of T Engineering students may choose to designate a course as an extra credit (EXT) or submit a request for late withdrawal (LWD) from the course.

Step 6: Prepare for the Fall Term

The faculty and university have several resources to help you succeed in your undergraduate studies. Prepare for the new academic year by reviewing the resources and support available to undergraduate engineering students.

Academic Support

Academic Advisors: Your first stop for information and advice regarding academics, your program, course selection, personal matters, graduation and career.
Guide to First Year: Everything you need to know to prepare for your first year of studies at U of T Engineering.
U of T Engineering Learning Strategist: Enhance your academic skills with the support of your learning strategist, as well as attend virtual accountability check-ins and drop-in workshops.
Accessibility Services and U of T Engineering's On-Location Accessibility Advisor: Assists students in navigating disability-related barriers that impact their academic success at U of T.
engSuccess Mentors and GEARS Mentors: Student peer mentors are here to help fellow students thrive academically, adapt to university life and access vital resources.

Health & Wellness

Talk to Someone Right Now: If you are in distress, there are 24/7 support services, counselling and other resources available. In an emergency, call 911.
U of T Engineering Mental Health & Wellness: Fostering a culture of care and support. Find helpful resources, learning opportunities and support. Contact the Student & Community Wellness Coordinator.
U of T Health & Wellness: Provides a range of health services for your physical and mental health, wellness programs and information to help support you in achieving your personal and academic goals.

Resources for Engineering Students

Resources for U of T Engineering students: List of academic, financial, health and mental health, safety and campus programming resources.
U of T Map: An online map of the St. George campus.
Commuter resources: Information for U of T Engineering commuter students.
Student Life: Programs and services that support your university experience. From feeling connected to the community, succeeding in your studies, exploring your career opportunities and more!
U of T Engineering Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A commitment to foster an inclusive environment with resources, outreach, student groups, annual events and more.
Centre for International Experience: Programs and services to support international students as well as global learning opportunities for all students.
Stay connected: A list of U of T Engineering's social media accounts.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus in the Fall! If you have any questions, please consult the Registrar's Office or your department/division's undergraduate office.

2026-2027 Fall-Winter Enrolment & Registration Guide