Newly Admitted Undergraduate Students
What do you need to do after you’ve been admitted?
Congratulations on your offer of admission to the University of Toronto, Faculty of Information! We are so excited to have you here. Whether you’re travelling to Canada to begin your studies, navigating a move to Toronto, or choosing the iSchool to continue your academic journey—we’re here to support you in all that comes next. So, what are your next steps after accepting your offer of admission.
Get your TCard and set up your UTmail+
Your TCard is your physical student identification for on-campus purposes. It provides access to certain facilities, such as the library or the gym, and to services, such as printing or meal plans. Your TCard includes your photo, UTORid, student number and a barcode. Visit tcard.utoronto.ca for more information about how to get your TCard and the other services that it provides.
UTmail+ is the only email used by the University to communicate officially with students. Click here for information on how to set up your UTmail+.
You must get your TCard before you can set up your UTmail+. If you are unable to get your TCard in person and activate your UTORid before September, you can enable your JOINid online before you arrive. Click here for more information about enabling your JOINid.
Log into ACORN – The U of T Student Record System
Log into your ACORN account to verify your mailing and contact information and to specify who the university should contact on your behalf, in the event of an emergency.
Register/pay your tuition
The Faculty of Information considers you registered after you have 1) enrolled in courses, and 2) either paid or deferred tuition fees. Once you’ve taken both these steps, ACORN will show your status as REGistered (as opposed to INVited). Remember, course enrolment happens BEFORE registration!
August 30th is the deadline to pay your tuition for the Fall term!
For more information about tuition & fees, see Money Matters.
For information about how to make a payment, and relevant payment deadlines, see UofT Student Accounts.
Clear your conditions
Your lettter of offer will indicate what your conditions are. Deadline is August 31, 2024.
Official transcript(s) are required from ALL post-secondary institutions attended – for all studies started, completed or attempted, even if no degree was awarded. This includes transfer credits, exchanges or courses taken on letter of permission, even if not used toward your degree.
- In order for a transcript to be considered official, it must be sent to the Faculty of Information directly from your institution:
- Transcripts are considered official when they have been prepared, sealed in an envelope and signed over the back flap by an official at the issuing institution. They are to be sent directly to the Faculty of Information:
- University of Toronto, 140 St. George Street – 4th floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3G6
- E-transcripts are also accepted and can be sent directly from your institution(s) to admissions.
ischool @utoronto. ca - For current and past University of Toronto students (UTSC, UTM, UTSG) applying to Faculty of Information Programs, we can access your official University of Toronto transcript on your behalf.
- Note: we are unable to access transcripts from UofT School of Continuing Studies – these will have to be ordered.
- If you submit your electronic transcript through MyCreds / Parchment or any other third-party platform, please make sure you specifically indicate that it be sent to admissions.
ischool . If you select the recipient as “the University of Toronto” from the drop-down list instead of to our email address directly, it would have been sent to central UofT undergraduate office, and it would never be shared with us. You will need to submit another request.@utoronto. ca
International students: You should apply for your study permit / Visa as soon as possible if you have not yet done so to avoid processing delays. The original offer letter you received should be all you need to apply for your study permit / Visa.
Register for Accessibility Services
If you are seeking academic accommodations for the Fall 2024 term, you must complete a Student Intake Package and submit supporting documentation. For any questions and assistance, you can contact accessibility.
Look for housing
Thinking about renting in Toronto, but aren’t in the city yet? Get a head start on figuring out where you’d like to live next year by connecting with Housing Services.
The Housing team is available by email at housing.
2024 New Student Orientation
See the full orientation schedule here!
Virtual orientation sessions will be in late August
In-person orientation sessions will be in the first and second week of September
Get involved! Student Life
Being a student means plenty of reading, writing, and research. But that doesn’t mean you have to chain yourself to your desk! The Faculty of Information is not only the home of four student councils; our students are also engaged in multiple student clubs, chapters, associations and much more.
Click here for more information about student councils and student life at the University of Toronto.
You can also check out our student-run publication, MUSINGS, for the latest opinions, critiques and discussions of contemporary museum practices by emerging museum professionals.