Faculty calendar 2021-22
Important notices
Ontario's response to COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Changes will likely occur as the province and its municipalities adjust to new data about the virus. In these circumstances, please be advised that the manner of delivery of courses, co-curricular opportunities, programs and services are subject to change, in accordance with University policies. The University thanks its students, faculty, and staff for their flexibility during these challenging times as we work together to maintain the standards of excellence that are the hallmark of the University.
Changes in programs of study and/or courses
The programs of study that our calendar lists and describes are available for the year(s) to which the calendar applies, and thus, may not necessarily be available in other years. If the University or the Faculty must change or withdraw the content of programs of study, all reasonable advance notice and alternative instruction will be provided. The University will not, however, be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses that such changes might cause.
For each program of study offered by the University through the Faculty, the courses necessary to complete the minimum requirements of the program will be made available annually. We must, however, reserve the right otherwise to change the content of courses, instructors and instructional assignments, enrolment limitations, pre-requisites and co-requisites, grading policies, requirements for promotion and timetables without prior notice.
Regulations and policies
As members of the University of Toronto community, students assume certain responsibilities and are guaranteed certain rights and freedoms.
The University has several policies that are approved by the Governing Council and these policies apply to all students. Each student must become familiar with said policies. The rules and regulations of the Faculty are listed in this calendar. In applying to the Faculty, the student assumes certain responsibilities to the University and the Faculty and, if admitted and registered, shall be subject to all rules, regulations and policies cited in the calendar, which may be amended from time to time.
All University policies can be found at: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Governing_Council/policies.htm
Those which are of particular importance to students are:
Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters
University Assessment and Grading Practices Policy
Policy on Official Correspondence with Students
Standards of Professional Practice Behaviour for all Health Professional Students
Enrolment limitations
The University makes every reasonable effort to plan and control enrolment to ensure that all of our students are qualified to complete the programs to which they are admitted, and to strike a practicable balance between enrolment and available instructional resources. Sometimes such a balance cannot be struck and the number of qualified students exceeds the instructional resources that we can reasonably make available, while at the same time maintaining the quality of instruction. In such cases, we must reserve the right to limit enrolment in the programs, courses, or sections listed in the calendar, and to withdraw courses or sections for which enrolment or resources are insufficient. The University will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses that such limitations or withdrawals might cause.
Copyright in instructional settings
If a student wishes to tape-record, photograph, video-record or otherwise reproduce lecture presentations, course notes or other similar materials provided by instructors, he or she must obtain the instructor’s written consent beforehand. Otherwise all such reproduction is an infringement of copyright and is absolutely prohibited. In the case of private use by students with disabilities, the instructor’s consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
Person I.D. (Student Number)
Each student at the University is assigned a unique identification number. The number is confidential. The University, through the Student Academic Records: Guidelines Concerning Access to Official Student Academic Records, strictly controls access to Person I.D. numbers. The University assumes and expects that students will protect the confidentiality of their Person I.D.’s.
Fees and Other Charges
The University reserves the right to alter the fees and other charges described in the calendar.
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
The University of Toronto respects your privacy.
The University of Toronto has established the FIPP Office to handle matters related to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, which supports access to University records and protection of privacy.
It is collected for the purpose of administering admissions, registration, academic programs, university- related student activities, activities of student societies, safety, financial assistance and awards, graduation and university advancement, and reporting to government.
In addition, the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities has asked that we notify you of the following: The University of Toronto is required to disclose personal information such as Ontario Education Numbers, student characteristics and educational outcomes to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities under s. 15 of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act, Chapter M.19, as amended. The Ministry collects this data for purposes such as planning, allocating and administering public funding to colleges, universities and other post-secondary educational and training institutions and to conduct research and analysis, including longitudinal studies, and statistical activities conducted by or on behalf of the ministry for purposes that relate to post- secondary education and training. Further information on how the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities uses this personal information is available on the Ministry’s website.
At all times it will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have questions, please refer to the University’s FIPPA website or contact the University’s FIPP Coordinator at McMurrich Building, room 104, 12 Queen's Park Crescent West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8.