Follow the 8 A’s to kick start your Daniels journey! 

• If you have not already done so, please follow the instructions included in your admission package on your Join U of T Portal to accept your offer of admission by the stated deadline.

• Want to take a gap year? Request a deferral by September 15, 2024. Deferral requests will be reviewed starting in July 2024. 

• There are a variety of student housing options open to Daniels Faculty students. The closest residence to the Daniels Building is New College and many Daniels students also stay in the Chestnut Residence. Explore The Residences at U of T.
   
• See our at-a-glance residence comparison chart (PDF) and the detailed residence descriptions for St. George campus (PDF) for information on eligibility, costs, locations, move-in dates, features, accessibility, and contacts all in one place.
   
• If you are interested in living in one of the many residences on campus, ensure you submit your StarRez application by March 31, 2024. 
   
• Learn more about Student Housing at U of T by visiting studentlife.utoronto.ca/hs. 
   
• The Department of Student Housing also provides U of T students with various resources to help secure off-campus housing, if not living in residence. 

• Over the coming weeks you should take some time to familiarize yourself with U of T’s online registration and records system: ACORN (also called the “Student Web Service”). All course enrollment takes place online.

• Course enrollment for first year students will begin on July 18, 2024. All new Daniels students will be automatically enrolled into their mandatory first-year courses. More information on course enrollment will be provided at the Academic Orientation in July 2024. 

• The Fall/Winter 2024-25 Timetable and Academic Calendar will provide further course details including course days and times, delivery methods, and instructions, and assigned Instructors. All courses to be delivered in-person.
   
• July 26, 2024: Faculty of Arts & Science course selection open for Daniels students. Information about FAS programs of study, deadline dates, and enrolment information can be found on the FAS Academics & Registration page here. You should wait until you have your confirmed Daniels timetable before trying to add any electives as you have to make sure that there is space on the days & times that the elective is scheduled. Once you have your timetable, then go ahead and try and add the elective and do not wait too long in case the course becomes ‘sold-out’.

• Transfer students admitted into second year will begin course enrollment July 15, 2024. Transfer students admitted into third year will begin course enrollment July 10, 2024.

• Students transferring from another post-secondary institution must apply for transfer credits. The deadline is June 1, 2024. If you are admitted to the Daniels Faculty from the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS), the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), or the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), you do not have to apply or pay for a transfer credit assessment. All of your courses and grades will be incorporated into your academic record in Daniels. More information about transfer credits is available on our website here.

• Fall classes will begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

• Take the time to plan out all your expenses and set a budget to ensure that you have adequate funding available for the upcoming year. 

• For information on how to finance your studies at the Daniels Faculty, click here.

• If you are an Ontario Resident looking for government aid, it is recommended that you start applying early for the Ontario Student Assistance Plan (OSAP).
   
  • For UT-specific information about OSAP, visit this University Admissions & Outreach website. 
  • For Daniels Faculty-specific information about OSAP, see Applying for OSAP at the Daniels Faculty.
• If you are  out-of-province, check with your local funding agency for relevant deadlines.

• Review the Daniels undergraduate awards that you may be eligible for upon admission, while you are at Daniels, and upon graduation. Most of these awards do not require applications. If there are any awards that require applications, a call for applications will be sent via email.

• Pre-pay your first year of tuition fees: international students from certain countries may consider pre-paying the first year of tuition fees to facilitate their study permit application. 

• The deadline to pay your academic fees is August 27, 2024 and you will be able to view details regarding your fees on ACORN in mid-July. Fee deferral requests are also made through ACORN by this date. Please note that if the fee is not paid in full by the deadline, monthly service charge fees will be billed on your ACORN invoice on the 15th of every month at a monthly rate of 1.5% compounded (19.56% per annum) until paid in full.
  • Information how to pay or request tuition fee deferrals for the 2024-25 academic year can be found on the Current Students Fees website.

• The Academic Orientation will be delivered June–July, 2024 (dates TBC). These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about degree requirements, how course selection works, what you can expect in your first year of study, and will give you the opportunity to ask questions and to meet faculty, student services staff, and other students. 
   
• The in-person orientation activities will take place from August 26-30, 2024 (before classes begin on September 3. More details on the 2024-2025 orientation schedule of activities coming soon!

• Prior to the beginning of the fall semester it is important that you obtain your U of T Student Card (T-Card), activate your UTORID, and begin using your U of T email account. From May 1, students  who have accepted their offer will be able to register their UTORid and obtain their U of T Email.

• Newly admitted international students - we encourage you to take a look at the pre-arrival guide and next steps information available through the Centre for International Experience. The CIE is also offering online advice for study permit application process and other essential related information. Please see here for details and to register for a webinar.

• Health Coverage: New incoming international students who arrive before September 1st are eligible for free bridge coverage starting August 10th.  International students will be enrolled in UHIP automatically. Student coverage is for one year, from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. See the Student Health Care Guide.

• As a Daniels Faculty student, you will also have the opportunity to engage with our undergraduate Architecture and Visual Studies Student Union (AVSSU). AVSSU will be running orientation activities before the beginning of classes this fall to help all new students get well acquainted with their new home! More details on the 2024-2025 orientation schedule of activities coming soon!

• Visit the Future U of T website to learn about the many programs, services, clubs, and activities U of T has to offer.

• One of the best things you can do to ensure a successful transition into your first year in the Daniels Faculty is to get involved in the Daniels student community. Keep an eye out for information about the Daniels Orientation Week 2024 and be sure to sign up!

• Join an alumni panel to hear from students who have completed the program (TBD).
   
• The Daniels Mentorship Program is an opportunity for students to connect with senior students, find support within the faculty, and have some fun. Details for participating in this program will be available soon.
• Book an in-person tour of Daniels here.

• Please see our Virtual Tours here and here. 

• Take a U of T Campus Tour with a current Daniels student: Tour dates and times to be confirmed.

• Continue to check our website for updated information for New Students. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the Office of the Registrar and Student Services at registrar@daniels.utoronto.ca. 

• Admitted students can sign up for our private, one-on-one Web Chat sessions to chat with a Daniels staff member. 

• Follow the Daniels Faculty on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and Youtube.