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Colleges: Frequently
Asked Questions
What happens if I don’t rank the colleges?
You will be unable to complete your application to the
Faculty of Arts & Science without making your college
selections.
Do I take classes at my college?
Not necessarily. You will be in classes with students
from every college in buildings across the campus.
Some students do take a few classes at their college.
In particular, many first-year seminars are taught in the
colleges and students may elect to take one at their
college.
Is there a science college or a commerce college?
No. All the colleges admit roughly the same proportion
of humanities, social science, science and commerce
students.
If I asked for student housing on my application
will I be living at my college?
Most students live in residences associated with
their college. Some students may also be housed at
Chestnut Residence, a residence close to the campus
accommodating 1,078 students from all colleges, as
well as from professional faculties and other divisions.
Can I change my order of college preference
after I’ve completed my ranking online?
Ontario high school students have until February 22,
2013 to make changes to their college preferences.
All other applicants may change their order of college
preference up until their application is complete and
under review. Applicants should check the Join U of T
Portal for up-to-date information on their file.
http://join.utoronto.ca
Can I change my college after I’ve received my
offer of admission?
It is possible, but you should contact the college to
which you would like to transfer to find out about space
availability. It’s best to clarify your preferences when
you apply.
How will I know which college has accepted me?
Your offer of admission to the Faculty of Arts & Science
will tell you which college you will be in.
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