What is a Subject Post?

Subject POSt SessionExploring Your Options

AgendaIntroduction• Degree Requirements• What is a Subject Post?‣ Why do I need one?‣ Why now?‣ Enrolment Controls• Issues to consider when choosing a POSt• Applying for Type 1 – 2 – 3 Subject POSts• How to Enrol2

B.ComDegree Requirements20 Full Credits• Maximum 6.0 at 100 level• Minimum 6.0 at 300+ level• Minimum 10.0 credits must be from outsideRSM/MGTMinimum 1.85 CGPABreadth Requirement for B.ComandSpecialist POSt in Accounting, Finance &Economics or Management4

Breadth Categories1. Creative and Cultural Representations2. Thought, Belief, and Behaviour3. Society and Its Institutions4. Living Things and Their Environment5. The Physical and Mathematical UniverseAll courses are identified according to categoryin the Arts and Science Calendar5

Breadth CategoriesStudents must take 4.0 FCE(full-course equivalents):• One FCE in each of any 4 of the 5categoriesOR• One FCE in each of 3 categoriesand .5 in the remaining two6

What is a Subject POSt?POSt = ProgramOfStudy(Also known as yourSpecialist, Major or Minor)7

Why do I need a Subject POStand Why Now?8‣ You must enrol in an appropriatecombination of Subject POStsbefore course enrolment starts inJuly, or you will be preventedfrom course enrolment on ROSI in2 nd year!‣ To enrol in courses withenrolment indicators(Courses with POSt priority!)

Enrolment Indicators/Enrolment ControlsHow do Subject POSts affect mycourse enrolment?‣ Priority enrolment for students inspecific Specialists, Majors or Minorsin first round of course enrolment‣ If you have to wait until the 2 nd roundof course enrolment – the course maybe full.9

Subject POSt Combinations‣ 1 Specialist (9.0 or more FCEs)or‣ 2 Majors (6.0 – 8.0 FCEs in each)or‣ 1 Major and 2 Minors (4.0 FCEs ineach minor)10

Some Considerations WhenChoosing Your POStConsider your strengths and interests‣ In which courses do you have the highestgrades?‣ Which courses do you enjoy the most?‣ If you could study ANYTHING whatwould you take?‣ What are your plans after graduation?11

Type 1 Subject Post‣Enrolment: April 2 to Sept 23‣Requirements: completion of4.0 FCE‣ Complete program enrolment prior toFall/Winter course enrolment in July12

How to Enrol‣ Log into ROSI on the SWS (Student WebService) www.rosi.utoronto.ca‣ Choose Subject Post from the menu‣ Enter the appropriate code e.g.ASMAJ1645AS = Arts and ScienceMAJ = Major1645 = English program13

Type 2 Subject PostFIRST ROUND: April 2 to May 15‣ Requires specific courses with specificgrades‣ Results of first round: July 3‣ Must accept offer by: August 8Apply in the second round if using summercourses to qualify for Subject POSt .16

Type 2 Subject PostSECOND ROUND: July 3 to Aug 29‣ Results of second round: Sept 13‣ Must accept offer by: Sept 2317

Type 3 Subject Post‣ Limited number of spaces Acceptance is competitive Requires specific courses withspecific grades Have other non-ROSI selectioncriteria (e.g. interview)18Min grades required may vary from yearto year depending upon demand

Type 3 Subject PostFIRST ROUND: April 2 to May 15Type 3 Requests are made on theFaculty website:www.artsci.utoronto.ca/currentResults of first round: July 3Must accept offer by: August 819

Type 3 Subject PostSECOND ROUND:‣ Not all departments/sponsorsaccept second round applications.‣ If listed on the Faculty website onJuly 3, follow the instructions.If not listed, contact the Dept.20

Contact UsDROP-IN Counselling:Tuesdays 10:00 – 12:002:00 – 4:00Tel: 416-978-4444 ore-mail: wdwregistrar@utoronto.caThis presentation will be posted at:www.wdw.utoronto.ca (current students)21