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Happy New Year!
I know it’s a busy week, so flag this and come back to it if you need to. Here's information about Office of the Registrar updates, professional development opportunities, advising international students, and more.
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ServiceHub Frequently Asked Questions
The Current Students page is a great resource and includes links to the most common topics that students ask about in January, including information about refund requests, guaranteed scholarships, OSAP confirmation of enrolments and more. For other topics, submit your question to the ServiceHub Chatbot.
Course Drops and Program Withdrawals
The Course Drops and Program Withdrawals website provides a high-level summary and links to detailed information. For drop dates, important considerations and links on how to drop a course, visit the Drop a Course website.
Withdrawal Reminder
Students who do not plan to continue their studies at TMU in the winter 2026 term should be reminded that it is their responsibility to submit a short-term or permanent withdrawal request by the winter 2026 course drop deadlines. Students may not realize that their courses are automatically scheduled; failure to withdraw or drop courses will result in academic and financial consequences.
Refund Requests
Refund requests submitted between Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and Sunday, January 25, 2026 by students receiving OSAP funding, bursaries or other awards will be assessed beginning the week of January 26, 2026. Learn more about refunds.
Scholarships and Awards
Entrance Scholarship Renewals
Entrance scholarship recipients who are eligible to receive the winter instalment will see it added to their student account by January 16, 2026.
Recipients registered with Academic Accommodation Support are required to self-disclose their reduced course load academic accommodation in confidence to awards@torontomu.ca by January 23, 2026, for the winter term.
Applying for Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries
The university offers over 1,400 awards, scholarships, and bursary opportunities to students via AwardSpring. Students are encouraged to log in, review their general application, and visit their Dashboard to see what awards they are eligible to apply for during the winter term. For more information on awards, scholarships and bursaries, students can be directed to Scholarships and Awards.
Letter of Permission and Challenge Credits
There's been changes to policy regarding letter of permission and challenge credits. See the December newsletter.
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Important Dates 2025 - 2026 |
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Friday, January 2 - Friday, January 16 |
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Open enrolment period for winter 2026 term for undergraduate Engineering and selected Architectural Science classes only. |
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Friday, January 2 - Friday, January 23
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Open enrolment period for winter 2026 for all undergraduate classes (exception: Engineering and selected Architectural Science classes).
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Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. |
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Last day for law instructors to submit grades for Fall 2025 courses via MyServiceHub for approval by Associate Dean. |
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First day of Winter 2026 term for all Engineering and selected Architectural Science classes. |
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Fall 2025 Official grades and academic standing available to students via MyServiceHub. |
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First day of winter 2026 classes for all undergraduate programs (exception: all Engineering and selected Architectural Science classes). |
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Classes begin for Chang School Winter classes.
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Last day for students to enrol (add/swap) in winter 2026 Engineering classes and selected Architectural Science classes. |
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Last day for students to enrol (add/swap) in winter 2026 classes (exception: Engineering and selected Architectural Science classes).
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Last day for full payment of undergraduate tuition fees assessed for the winter term.
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Academic Consideration Requests - A Student’s View of the System
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10 a.m.
Join representatives from the Senate Office to view the Academic Consideration Request (ACR) system from a student’s perspective. Registration will be available in the new Employee Learning Portal in mid-January.
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Course Management Policy 166
Wednesday, February 25, 11 a.m.
Join representatives from the Senate Office to discuss Policy 166: Course Management Policy from an academic advisor’s perspective. Registration will be available in the new Employee Learning Portal in mid-January.
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CACUSS Academic Advising Summit 2026: Call for Proposals & Registration
CACUSS invites you to submit a proposal for the 2026 Academic Advising Summit, hosted virtually from April 21 - 23, 2026. As the higher education sector experiences ongoing shifts, academic advising remains a cornerstone of student thriving, retention, and institutional success. Find out more or register for the advising summit.
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Advising International Students
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TMU is proud to have over 4,800 international students studying across undergraduate and graduate programs, representing nearly 10% of our student community. You will likely connect with international students in your advising role.
A helpful practice is to start each advising appointment by asking whether a student is an international or domestic student. International students need to consider their immigration compliance when making decisions related to enrolling, dropping courses, or taking time off of their studies. Understanding a student’s status ensures your guidance aligns with both academic and immigration considerations.
What Advisors Should Know
When supporting international students, please encourage them to connect with International Student Support (ISS) before making decisions about course changes or time off. ISS is here to help students understand the impacts on immigration compliance and their academic pathway.
Let’s work together to provide comprehensive support to international students at TMU! For more information, check out International Student Support or contact issask@torontomu.ca.
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Pathway Programs for Mature and Transfer Students
National Student Recruitment is hosting Pathway Programs at TMU for mature and transfer students on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This webinar is a great opportunity for mature and transfer students to learn more about applying to TMU and ask questions about the admissions cycle. There will be general information followed by program-specific presentations in breakout rooms. Please encourage applicants and prospective mature and transfer students to find out more and register on the Future Student Events page.
Get Clear and Fresh Start Programs
Get Clear is a six-week program designed to support probationary students on their academic journey throughout the semester. Students must register by January 22, 2026. Check out more information and registration on the Get Clear website or contact getclear@torontomu.ca. Staff can review the materials from the recent information session. You can share the program flyer with students.
Fresh Start is for students who have been 'Required to Withdraw' from their program of study. See more information on the Fresh Start Student Learning website and the Current Students website, including dates and eligibility. For more information, contact freshstart@torontomu.ca.
Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) Information and Winter Deadlines
Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) is TMU’s accessibility services office, supporting students with disabilities. We work with the TMU community to create inclusive learning environments, reduce barriers, and promote accessibility. By providing education, programming and services to students and faculty at TMU, we help develop academic accommodations and build skills.
Check out more information and winter deadlines.
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The new year always feels like a fresh start. Here's wishing all of us, and our students, the best for this year!
Warm winter wishes 🌞❄️
Michelle
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