In this guide, you will find step-by-step instructions on the faculty’s enrolment and registration process. This includes information on deadlines, course enrolment, fee payments, OSAP deferrals, waitlists, and more. Carefully review the steps below before starting the enrolment and registration process.
If you have any questions, please consult the Registrar's Office or your department's undergraduate office.
Key Sessional Dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| July 11 | Engineering enrolment and Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses open at 6 a.m. on ACORN. |
| July 31 | Arts & Science enrolment opens for engineering students at 6 a.m. on ACORN. |
| August 13 | Deadline to pay or defer fees to complete the registration process. |
| August 27 | Financial cancellation deadline: courses removed for non-registered students. |
| September 3 | First day of Fall Term classes. |
Important Note: Starting this year the first day of classes will be the Tuesday after Labour Day. The 2024 Fall Term classes start on Tuesday, September 3. Visit the Academic Calendar for the full list of sessional dates.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Preparing for Enrolment & Registration
Important Dates
Review the faculty’s Sessional Dates and the fee and refund schedules on the Student Accounts website. Ensure you familiarize yourself with these dates to avoid missing critical deadlines and opportunities.
| Item | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Timetable becomes available on ACORN | End of June | |
| Engineering courses and Arts & Sciences enhanced enrolment courses open for enrolment | July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m. | Search for courses and create mock timetables on Timetable Builder. Students should check their department communications for the Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses for their program. A list of Arts & Science HSS and CS enhanced enrolment courses is published online. |
| All Arts & Sciences courses open for enrolment | July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m. | |
| Tuition fees payment or deferral deadline | August 13, 2024 | |
| Monitor your ACORN registration status | August 13 - 26, 2024 | Registration may take up to 10 days to process. If your status has not changed to "Registered," you must provide proof of payment or deferral to the Registrar's Office by August 26. |
| Financial cancellation deadline | August 27, 2024 | Courses are removed for students whose status is not "Registered." |
| First Day of Fall Term Classes | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 |
Accessibility Services Registration
Accessibility Services assists students in navigating disability-related barriers to their academic success at U of T for ongoing or temporary disabilities. They provide services and support for learning, problem-solving and inclusion.
Students seeking accommodation for the 2024 Fall Term must register by submitting the student intake form before July 12, 2024. Visit Accessibility Services for a step-by-step guide on how to register. Please be aware that registrations received after the deadline will be reviewed case-by-case for exceptional circumstances. If you have any questions, contact Accessibility Services at 416-978-8060 or accessibility.services@utoronto.ca.
Before the new academic year, review your academic standing. Details on academic standings are outlined in the Academic Calendar. If you have any concerns about your academic standing, your grades or if you are struggling academically, reach out to your Academic Advisor to discuss your situation.
If you are registering for a new term with unresolved grades (e.g., "INC", "GWR", "NGA", "SDF", or "DNW") from the previous term(s), please consult your Advisor.
Students on probation or repeat probation should review the faculty's promotion regulations in the Academic Calendar. Students on repeat probation or refused further registration will not be allowed to remain in enrolled courses in subsequent sessions.
Ensure your contact information, including your emergency contact, is up to date on ACORN. This includes:
- Sessional mailing address (where you live during the school year)
- Telephone number(s)
- U of T email
We encourage you to check your email daily for communications from the university, faculty, instructors and the Registrar’s Office.
Throughout the year, the Registrar’s Office will send important emails regarding registration and enrolment, the final exam schedule and post-exam services. Your department may send you additional registration and enrolment information. Additionally, the Registrar’s Office will share the Engineering Student e-News, a monthly newsletter containing faculty updates, important deadlines, award opportunities, upcoming events and much more!
Step 2: Enrolling in Courses & Creating Your Timetable
Enrolment is the process of creating your timetable by adding the courses you plan to take in ACORN. Based on the program, year of study and pre-registration information, the Registrar’s Office enrols students into some courses prior to the engineering course 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.
Engineering Enrolment
Engineering course enrolment opens on July 11, at 6 a.m. Upper-year students can add Engineering core, technical and elective courses. Review your year's enrolment process below.
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 will send you 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 may have the option to add an elective course (e.g., students who have transfer credits from another university, or who are completing an Early Start summer course), in this case, they should reach out to their Academic Advisor with any questions.
General Enrolment Information
All U of T Engineering undergraduate courses 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.
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. Your maximum course load depends on your year of study, program and department. If you have questions about your course load or for requesting to overload for a valid reason (graduation, pre-requisite, etc.), please contact your Academic Advisor.
Students who enrol in courses agree, by virtue of the enrolment, to abide by all of the academic and non-academic policies, rules and regulations of the university and academic departments or divisions, as stated in the Academic Calendar and confirm responsibility for payment of associated fees.
Second-year students do not need to enrol in core courses. The Registrar’s Office will automatically enrol you in core courses based on your 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. Students may add Engineering courses and Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m. You may add all other Arts & Science courses on July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m.
If you will be modifying your timetable, you can prepare using the following resources:
- Timetable Builder: Search for courses and build potential timetables by adding lectures, tutorials and labs to a mock timetable.
- Faculty Timetable: shows the dates and times when Engineering courses will take place, including lectures, tutorials and labs.
General Enrolment Information
All U of T Engineering undergraduate courses 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.
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. Your maximum course load depends on your year of study, program and department. If you have questions about your course load, would like to request to overload for a valid reason (graduation, pre-requisite, etc.), or would like to modify core courses that cannot be modified on ACORN, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Before modifying your schedule where it impacts your full-time status, ensure you review the university's fees and refund schedule on Student Accounts.
Students who enrol in courses agree, by virtue of the enrolment, to abide by all of the academic and non-academic policies, rules and regulations of the university and academic departments or divisions, as stated in the Academic Calendar and confirm responsibility for payment of associated fees.
You will be able to view your timetable in ACORN in late June. If you will be modifying your schedule, you can prepare using the following resources:
- Timetable Builder: Search for courses and build potential timetables by adding lectures, tutorials and labs to a mock timetable.
- Faculty Timetable: shows the dates and times when Engineering courses will take place, including lectures, tutorials and labs.
Third-Year Students (Excluding ECE)
The Registrar’s Office will add all your core courses and any technical electives you selected in the pre-registration process. If you are missing any courses or components based on your expected enrolment, as per the Academic Calendar, please consult with your Advisor. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate sections for a conflict-free timetable
If you did not participate in pre-registration or want to modify your timetable, you may add Engineering courses and Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m. You may add all other Arts & Science courses on July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m.
ECE Third-Year Students
ECE students who participated in the Magellan pre-registration last February and have a valid main profile will have their course lecture sections automatically added to ACORN. When enrolment opens on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m., you will only need to add your tutorial and/or lab sections in ACORN. If you are missing any courses or components based on your expected enrolment, as per the Academic Calendar, please consult with your Advisor. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate sections for a conflict-free timetable.
If you want to modify your timetable, you may add Engineering courses and Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m. You may add all other Arts & Science courses on July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m.
General Enrolment Information
All U of T Engineering undergraduate courses 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.
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. Your maximum course load depends on your year of study, program and department. If you have questions about your course load, would like to request to overload for a valid reason (graduation, pre-requisite, etc.), or would like to modify core courses that cannot be modified on ACORN, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Before modifying your schedule where it impacts your full-time status, ensure you review the university's fees and refund schedule on Student Accounts.
Students who enrol in courses agree, by virtue of the enrolment, to abide by all of the academic and non-academic policies, rules and regulations of the university and academic departments or divisions, as stated in the Academic Calendar and confirm responsibility for payment of associated fees.
12-16 Month Work Term Students
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 13, 2024. This includes the ACORN System Access Fee. The next PEY Co-op Fee Installments will be applied to your student account in Fall 2024.
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, for the purposes of managing OSAP repayments, some insurance registrations, GO Pass discounts, and international student enrolment requirements, a 12-16 month work term is considered a full-time engagement. You will remain enrolled in PEY400Y1 during the Winter and/or Summer Terms until your work term concludes between May and September 2025. For further details or questions, please contact the Engineering Career Centre.
First and Second-Year Students
The PEY Co-op preparatory program requirements will be available on Quercus in September for first and second-year students registered in the PEY Co-op program. Completion of the PEY Co-op preparatory program is required to progress through the program.
First or second-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. During your second year, you can register until the January deadline to add new courses. For further details or questions, please contact the Engineering Career Centre.
Third-Year Students
Third-year students registered in the PEY Co-op program will begin the recruitment cycle for the 12-16 month work term via the ECC Career 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.
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 optimal 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.
- 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 an NCR (no credit) 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.
Review Your Graduation Status
U of T offers three convocation ceremonies — two in-person (November and June) and one in absentia (March).
All registered fourth-year students will be considered and assessed for June graduation. If you are eligible to graduate in November 2024 or March 2025, you must contact your departmental 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 and 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.
Fourth-Year Students (Excluding ECE)
The Registrar’s Office will add all your core courses and any technical electives you selected in the pre-registration process. Fourth-year students can view their timetable 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 Advisor. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate sections for a conflict-free timetable.
If you did not participate in pre-registration or want to modify your timetable, you may add Engineering courses and Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m. You may add all other Arts & Science courses on July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m.
ECE Fourth-Year Students
ECE students who participated in the Magellan pre-registration last February and have a valid main profile will have their course lecture sections automatically added to ACORN. Fourth-year students can view their timetable in late June. When enrolment opens on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m., you will only need to add your tutorial and/or lab sections. If you are missing any courses or components based on your expected enrolment as per the Academic Calendar, please consult with your Advisor. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are enrolled in the appropriate sections for a conflict-free timetable.
If you want to make changes to your timetable on ACORN, you may add Engineering courses and Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m. You may add all other Arts & Science courses on July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m.
General Enrolment Information
All U of T Engineering undergraduate courses 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.
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. Your maximum course load depends on your year of study, program and department. If you have questions about your course load, would like to request to overload for a valid reason (graduation, pre-requisite, etc.), or would like to modify core courses that cannot be modified on ACORN, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Before modifying your schedule where it impacts your full-time status, ensure you review the university's fees and refund schedule on Student Accounts.
Students who enrol in courses agree, by virtue of the enrolment, to abide by all of the academic and non-academic policies, rules and regulations of the university and academic departments or divisions, as stated in the Academic Calendar and confirm responsibility for payment of associated fees.
Part-time students may take a maximum course load of 3.0 FCEs (i.e., three half-credit courses per term). Tuition fees are charged per course, according to the U of T Engineering per-course fees listed on the Student Accounts website. As a part-time degree student, you will follow the same registration procedures and deadlines as full-time students. Please be aware that the student 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 starting in September 2024, the 75% refund date for part-time students will be removed for F, S and Y courses across all divisions to align payment deadlines across the university. If you are an OSAP recipient and you have switched from full-time to part-time studies (below a 60 % course load), you may have to start repaying your loans. Please consult the Registrar’s Office for more information.
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. Students may appeal the result of the review.
Students in Other U of T Programs
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
Did you graduate last June? If so, you 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 restricted due to space, required prerequisites, or other restrictions. Contact admissions@engineering.utoronto.ca or 416-978-0120 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 you 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 or 416-978-0120.
Incoming 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.
Electives and Arts & Science Enrolment
Upper-year students can add Engineering electives or Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses on July 11, at 6 a.m. Students should check their department communications for the list of enhanced enrolment courses for their program. A list of approved HSS and CS Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses is published online.
All Arts & Science courses open to engineering students on July 31, at 6 a.m.
Electives
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 will be taking elective courses, 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, including, but not limited to prerequisites, before enrolling. Academic or financial deadlines will not be waived due to enrolment errors.
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 on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m.
Humanities & Social Science (HSS) & Complementary Studies (CS) Electives:
Review the full list of approved HSS courses and a list of approved CS courses. If you are interested in taking a CS course, the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP) offers many of the Engineering CS credits. They have their list of course offerings on the Academic Calendar. Upper-year students may add approved Engineering courses and Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m. in ACORN. You may add all other Arts & Science courses on July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m.
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.
Minors & Certificates
To complement your undergraduate degree, you may consider pursuing a faculty minor or certificate, or a self-initiated Arts & Science minor. Detailed information on the multiple minor and certificate opportunities available to engineering students is available on the Minors & Certificates page.
Extra Courses ("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.
Letters of Permission & Transfer Credits
If you are interested in taking an accredited course at another university to earn credit toward your U of T degree, you must apply for a Letter of Permission in advance from the Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office.
If you have taken an accredited course at another university and would like to request a transfer credit towards your U of T Engineering degree, consult your Academic Advisor. Post-admission transfer credits are not typically permitted for Core courses.
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.
Enhanced Enrolment Courses
The Faculty of Arts & Science reserves limited seats in select courses and sections for U of T Engineering students. Students should check their department communications for the list of enhanced enrolment courses for their program. A list of approved HSS and CS Arts & Science enhanced enrolment courses is published online.
These courses will open to engineering students at an earlier date than other Arts & Science courses. Students may enrol starting on July 11, 2024, at 6 a.m.
In certain cases, as determined by U of T Engineering’s Registrar’s Office, unused seats will be returned to Arts & Science before the deadline to add or substitute courses. As such, students are encouraged to enrol as early as possible. If demand for the enhanced enrolment course sections exceeds the number of spaces available, waitlists will be in effect until September 12, 2024 (F and Y courses) and January 14, 2025 (S courses). Please note that sections will be posted once they are confirmed.
Non-Enhanced Enrolment Courses
Enrolment in all other Arts & Science courses (including other sections of the enhanced enrolment courses) will open to Engineering students on July 31, 2024, at 6 a.m. (ET).
If you are graduating in the current academic year and cannot find an HSS or CS elective to fulfill your program requirements, contact your Academic Advisor immediately.
Enrolment Indicators
To avoid timetable conflicts, ensure you are familiar with your Engineering schedule before selecting Arts & Science courses. The Registrar’s Office cannot modify your Engineering schedule to accommodate your electives. If you cannot enrol in a particular Arts & Science course, it could be you are not eligible to enrol for that specific course.
Credit/No Credit (CR/NCR) Option
Engineering students enrolled in courses offered by other Faculties are not permitted to choose the credit/no credit option available to Arts & Science students. Instead, Engineering students may choose to designate a course as extra credit ("EXT") by the course drop deadline or submit a request for late withdrawal from the course by the last day of the term.
Step 3: Register by Paying or Deferring Your Tuition Fees
To complete the registration process, you must pay or defer your tuition fees by August 13, 2024.
After submitting a payment or deferral, your registration will be processed. Once your registration has been processed, your status on ACORN will change to “Registered.” This may take 5-10 business days to process. If a payment was made outside of Canada, this may take longer. Please ensure you monitor your ACORN status to verify that it has changed to “Registered” before August 27, 2024.
As the financial cancellation deadline is August 27, 2024, students who are not registered by August 27 will have their courses removed from their schedule.
Tuition Fee Payments and Fee Deferrals
In mid-July, you will be able to view your invoice in ACORN. To complete the registration process, you will need to make a payment or submit a deferral by August 13, 2024. You may pay the total amount or minimum amount required on your invoice. For guidance on how to pay or defer your fees, please refer to Student Accounts’ Making Payments or Tuition Fee Deferral.
Fees are billed yearly. However, you have the option to pay fees annually (Fall and Winter Terms combined) or by individual term. Students with full-time attendance on ACORN are billed full-time fees, according to that full-time status, regardless of their actual course load. Please visit Student Accounts for details on tuition fees.
Please note that students with an unpaid balance from a previous academic session are not permitted to register for a new academic session before the outstanding balance is paid. Visit Student Accounts for more information.
OSAP Funding
Full-time OSAP funding is directed to the university to pay for tuition and other fees (e.g., residence). Some or all the credit balance for a full-time OSAP student is sent to the National Student Loan Centre (NSLC) to pay off the loan. This information is summarized in a set of guides from Student Accounts:
Students who defer their tuition payments or whose payment is deferred pending receipt of OSAP funds or awards are responsible for the payment of all charges, including any service charges that accrue. Additional information is available on the Student Accounts website.
Faculty & University Scholarships
If you received a scholarship from the faculty or university, the funds will be applied against your fees before October 15, 2024. 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 input direct deposit information into ACORN, the credit will be issued by a cheque sent by mail (please ensure that you have a valid Canadian mailing address in ACORN, cheques are not mailed outside of Canada).
If the value of your scholarship is less than the Minimum Payment Required 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.
If the value of your scholarship(s) meets or exceeds the minimum payment to register (noted on your fees invoice), you may defer your tuition. If this is the case, please complete the Deferral Form on the Student Accounts website and return it together with a copy of your scholarship letter to the Assistant Registrar, Scholarships & Financial Aid, via email to pierina.filippone@utoronto.ca.
The following statuses appear in ACORN based on your eligibility to register and your payment or deferral status:
- "INVIT": You are eligible to register, subject to any subsequent updates to your academic standing. This is the status you will see when enrolling in courses but before you submit a payment or deferral.
- "REG": Your registration is complete. The university has received your payment, including arrears (if applicable), or fee deferral.
- "CANC": Your registration has been cancelled without academic penalty. Please review your fees account for details.
- "FINCA": Your registration was cancelled for financial reasons. Please review your fees account for details.
Full-time students enrolling in both the Fall and Winter Terms are encouraged to maintain a balanced course load for each term (i.e., 5 and 5, 6 and 4, or 4 and 6). No term should fall below four courses (2.0 credits). If a student plans to overload one term and take a reduced course load for the other (i.e., 3 and 7, or 7 and 3) without the advice of, and making specific arrangements with, their Academic Advisor, they will still be charged the flat program fee for each of the two terms. If you have any questions, please consult your Academic Advisor before the 100% refund deadline. The fees and refund schedule can be found on Student Accounts.
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. Students may appeal the result of the review.
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 (includes 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 enroll in 1.5 credits or less in a term (Fall or Winter) you will be billed as a part-time student.
International Fee Exemptions
International students who fall within one of the following categories may be eligible to pay domestic fees:
- Dependents of Canadian Citizens/Indigenous Canadians
- Dependents of Permanent Residents
- A person who has been approved “in-principle” for permanent resident status in Canada and dependents
- A visitor with a work permit and dependents (there are some exclusions)
- A visitor with diplomatic status and dependents
- Protected Persons and Dependents
International Fee Exemption Adjustment
International students who have recently become permanent residents of Canada or who qualify for an international fee exemption must provide documentation of their status to the Registrar’s Office to have their fees reviewed and if approved, adjusted. Adjustment is not guaranteed. It’s the student’s responsibility to provide clear, complete and original documentation. Students must visit the Registrar’s Office (GB157) to show the original documentation. The deadline for fee adjustments is November 1, 2024 (to have the Fall and Winter term fees adjusted) and February 1, 2025 (to have the Winter term fees adjusted for special approved cases). For more information on international fee exemptions, how to apply and deadlines to apply, please visit Student Accounts.
Domestic Non-Ontario Resident Fees Exemptions
If you have been billed Domestic (Non-Ontario Resident) tuition fees but are eligible to be billed Domestic (Ontario Resident) tuition fees due to your residency status, you can request a tuition fee billing change. Please review the Non-Ontario Resident Fee Exemptions page for further details and deadlines.
If you are required to provide proof of your enrolment to your RESP company, please visit Self-Serve Letters in the Engineering Portal to download a RESP Verification of Enrolment (VOE).
Proof of enrolment letters will be available starting in mid-July.
If you have any concerns, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@engineering.utoronto.ca.
Fall Term:
Service changes of 1.5% per month (compounded monthly) are applied to unpaid balances starting October 15, 2024. Service charges will be applied to all students with an unpaid balance, except for those who have a sponsorship, scholarship deferral or 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, 2024. Service charges of 1.5% per month (compounded monthly) will be applied to your unpaid balance starting December 15, 2024.
For students with OSAP or government assistance deferrals, Winter Term fees are due January 31, 2025. Service charges of 1.5% per month (compounded monthly) will be applied to your unpaid balance starting February 15, 2025. For students with a scholarship or sponsorship deferral, tuition is due April 30, 2025. In all cases, tuition must be paid in full by April 30, 2025. Any unpaid balance will be subjected to a 1.5% service charge starting on May 15. Future registration will be refused if there is an outstanding balance.
It takes approximately 5 to 10 business days for payments made at a Canadian financial institution to reach the university and appear in ACORN. Payments made from outside of Canada may take longer.
Once you make a payment or deferral, please monitor your registration status to ensure it is updated to “Registered” before August 27, 2024. As the financial cancellation deadline is on August 27, if you are not registered by August 27, your courses will be removed from your schedule. If you have made a payment or deferral and your status has not changed on ACORN by August 26, 2024, contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@engineering.utoronto.ca and submit your proof of payment or deferral for manual registration.
Beginning October 15, 2024, a service charge of 1.5% per month compounded (19.56% per annum) will be applied to outstanding fees for the Fall Term. The service charge is applied even if you are waiting for additional funding from OSAP or other government assistance funding.
If your courses are removed from your schedule due to a late payment, please get in touch with the Registrar’s Office at registrar@engineering.utoronto.ca. You will be charged a $64.25 reinstatement fee to register for engineering courses again (provided that spaces are still available in those courses). Reinstatement in Arts & Science courses and popular Engineering elective courses (e.g., JRE300H1) is unlikely due to space limitations.
If you have a credit balance which covers the minimum fee required listed on your invoice and your status has not automatically changed to register, please submit a request for a manual registration by contacting the Registrar’s Office at registrar@engineering.utoronto.ca.
Step 4: Check out the 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.
Review below information on how scholarships are applied to your tuition fees and upcoming financial aid opportunities.
If you received a scholarship from the faculty or university, the funds will be applied against your fees before October 15, 2024. 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 input direct deposit information into ACORN, the credit will be issued by a cheque sent by mail (please ensure that you have a valid Canadian mailing address in ACORN, cheques are not mailed outside of Canada).
If the value of your scholarship is less than the Minimum Payment Required 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.
If the value of your scholarship(s) meets or exceeds the minimum payment to register (noted on your fees invoice), you may defer your tuition. If this is the case, please complete the Deferral Form on the Student Accounts website and return it together with a copy of your scholarship letter to the Assistant Registrar, Scholarships & Financial Aid at pierina.filippone@utoronto.ca.
Reporting University or Faculty Scholarships to OSAP
The university does not report scholarships to OSAP. It is the student’s responsibility to report scholarships to OSAP. University awards which include financial need in the terms, do not need to be reported, this includes all OSOTF awards, as well as non-OSOTF awards which include financial need in the terms of the award. If you are unsure if financial need is included in the terms, please refer to the Scholarships and Financial Aid Section of the Academic Calendar.
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 make sure to check back for new scholarships added or updates on deadlines. It is recommended you bookmark this page and check back throughout the year for opportunities.
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 2025 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.
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 e-Portfolio allows students to self-identify for these awards. While this is not required to complete the ePortfolio, self-identification 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. Remember to update your ePortfolio to be automatically considered for multiple scholarship opportunities!
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 is 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.
How Do I Apply for UTAPS?
All students who would like to be considered for UTAPS for the 2024-2025 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 website.
Step 5: Review the Resources and Support for U of T Engineering Students
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 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.
- 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 your Mental Health Programs Officer.
- 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 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. Browse for the nearest accessible entrances, eateries, microwaves, all-gender washrooms, free menstrual products and more!
- 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's undergraduate office.