First Year Science
As a new undergraduate in the Faculty of Science, there’s lots to learn and to get used to. You may have already chosen a particular academic program, but during this initial year, First Year Science will be your home department.* We’re here to help you make a successful transition into university life.
*NOTE: The only exception is the Department of Computer Science. If you’re a first-year computer science student, the Computer Science Department can answer your questions and provide support.
You can reach First Year Science office for more information. You can also find a list of contacts for your department.
First Year Services
During your first year, the First Year Science office will communicate regularly with you through various methods. You can also turn to us anytime you have questions or need support on the following;
- Important dates, deadlines and announcements
- Enrolment, course selection and intentions
- Transfer credits, course exceptions
- Academic advice
- Curriculum information: program requirements, liberal offerings, minors, etc
- Midterm intervention for at-risk academic performance
- Probationary and Required to Withdraw (RTW) Standings
- Toronto Met policies, services and resources
Program Prerequisite Tables
The prerequisite tables are flowcharts showing how courses relate to each other and in which order to take them.
Workshops for Incoming Students
Even before the school year starts, our Step Ahead program helps new undergraduates prepare for university studies. These workshops help you review or relearn some of the fundamental concepts you’ll encounter in your first-year courses.
When: Offered in late summer
Who Can Attend: Students who have been out of high school for a while, need a refresher, or lack a certain high school subject that will be useful for your chosen program.
Format: A mixture of online and in-class resources
Transition Program
If you drop or fail a course during first year, the Transition Program lets you repeat the course and transition to second year with the required prerequisites in place.
These courses are offered twice per year. You are allowed to take or repeat First Year Science courses through the day school (as opposed to the Chang School). During Spring transition, we recommend that students take only one or two of these courses at a time. Course are offered in condensed format over 6 weeks instead of 12. Delivery is intense, and the workload is doubled compared to Fall and Winter terms.
NOTE: Transition courses are not available through Course Intentions, but only through direct enrollment during Priority and Open Enrollment at the start of the semester.
Contact the First Year Science Office for general inquiries and more information.
| Significant Day | Dates |
|---|---|
| Open Enrollment | May 1 - 17, 2024 |
| First Day of Spring Classes | May 13, 2024 |
| Final Date to Add or Swap a Course | May 17, 2024 |
| Final Date to drop course(s) with full refund | May 17, 2024 |
| Final Date for full fees payment | May 17, 2024 |
| University Closed for Victoria Day | May 20, 2024 |
| Final Date to drop course(s) with 50% refund | May 24, 2024 |
| Final Date to drop course(s) without refund | June 14, 2024 |
| Final day of classes | June 24, 2024 |
| Spring Final Examination Period | June 25 - 28, 2024 |
| University Closed for Canada Day | July 1, 2024 |
| Grades Due | July 4, 2024 at 12 pm |
| Grades posted on MyServiceHub | July 4, 2024 |
| Final date to submit an appeal for Spring grades | July 19, 2024 |
Enrollment is always via MyServiceHub via the my.torontomu.ca platform. For technical support and a step-by-step enrolment guide, visit the MyServiceHub Support website.
Once in the systems, fill your Shopping Cart with classes you want to enrol in. Take the following steps to build your class schedule:
- Search for classes offered in your program
- Add them to your Shopping Cart
- Check that class pre-requisites and the schedule fit your needs. This is the validation step.
- If a class does not fit your schedule or you have not met the requisites, select another class and continue until all selected classes validate.
- Once you have successfully built your class schedule, proceed to enrol in these classes.
For fee information, visit the Office of the Registrar.
The Student Learning Support centre provides services and programs to help you succeed academically. Access tutoring, guides/tools, videos and workshops on skills such as writing, math and study strategies. Visit the Student Learning Support website to browse available services.
The centre also hosts supported learning groups (SLG). These drop-in groups are led by upper-year student facilitators, and feature discussions on specific courses. Check out (google doc) SLG schedules (external link) .
341 Yonge St, 4th floor (corner of Yonge and Gould Street)
416-598-5978
Email
Some science courses are offered through The Chang School for Continuing Education. Deadlines for these courses are different from those of the Science Transition program and OSMS.
Please refer to the Chang School website for continuing education deadlines
Find a Peer Mentor
Get peer-level help to navigate your first year. Ask anything and an upper-year science student can guide you — from questions about your program and swapping courses to getting around campus and the best places to eat. Mentors are available starting the summer before you begin your first year. Check out this year's Faculty of Science mentors.