July 2026

Hello Advising Network,

Happy July!

There’s a lot to share this month, so use the headings to find the information most relevant to you. The updates are organized into sections: general RO updates, important dates and deadlines, professional development, and information for new students. Be sure to check out the customizable template you can send to your incoming students, information about Navigate TMU, and the new Queer + Trans initiative.

RO Updates

Course Enrolment for Fall 2026

On Tuesday, August 4, returning students who participated in course intentions will be scheduled into their fall 2026 term courses. Newly admitted full-time program students will be scheduled into their required fall term courses and loaded into their required winter term course intentions.

While University Scheduling makes every effort to load course intention selections into scheduled classes, there are occasions where a course intention selection cannot be accommodated. Learn reasons why course intentions did not result in course enrolment.

Program administrators will have access to enrol students for the fall 2026 term starting Tuesday, August 4 after student class schedules are uploaded to MyServiceHub. Students will be able to adjust their enrolments during the course enrolment period until Friday, September 18. For all priority and open enrolment dates, visit Course Enrolment.

Letters and Transcripts

The documents below are common requests at this time of year. For more information on official documents and letters available to TMU applicants, students and alumni, visit Documents and Letters.

Proof of Enrolment Letters

Proof of Enrolment letters are now available for the fall 2026 and winter 2027 terms for current continuing education, undergraduate and law students who have completed their course intentions. Proof of Enrolment letters confirm if students are enrolled full-time and are often used to access RESP funds. For the letter to confirm full-time enrolment status, students must be enrolled in at least four billing units (80% course load) for the term. New students should apply for a Verification of Enrolment letter.

Verification of Enrolment Letters

New students who have an RESP may require Verification of Enrolment letters to access their funds. Undergraduate students admitted for fall 2026 must request their letter by Friday, July 17 and Law school students must request their letter by Friday, July 10. 

If new students miss the deadline to apply for a Verification of Enrolment Letter, they are able to request a Proof of Enrolment letter, starting in mid-August, after they have completed their course enrolments. Learn more about Verification of Enrollment Letters for new students.

OSAP

Now is the time for students to submit their 2026-2027 OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) applications and upload any required documentation outlined on their OSAP application via the OSAP Portal. Applications and document submissions must be completed before OSAP Important Dates and Deadlines.

For confidentiality and document security purposes, all students must use the portal – Student Financial Assistance at TMU is paperless. To ensure funding is received without delay, students must complete their course enrolments for fall and winter term course intentions during the enrolment period in August and September. For assistance, contact the ServiceHub.

Out-of-Province and US Student Financial Aid

If your students are residents of a province or territory other than Ontario, they may qualify for an out-of-province loan. If they're an American citizen, they may qualify for funding through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more, please visit the Student Financial Assistance Government Student Aid page, or refer them to funding@torontomu.ca for support.

Student Fees

Tuition fee details, including charts for all programs and academic years are available on Tuition and Fees.

Rhodes Scholarship: Internal TMU Application Process Now Open

Encouraging your top students entering their fourth year to apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship opens the door to a transformative, fully funded graduate experience at the University of Oxford. Interested students must initially apply via TMU’s internal process; please direct any exceptional candidates to our External Scholarships and Awards application page or have them reach out to the Student Awards Scholarships Office at awards@torontomu.ca for more information.

Curriculum Advising - Graduation Information and Dates

Applications are now open for fall 2026 graduation. Once students have enrolled in or applied for credit in their program's final courses, they must apply for graduation. By applying to graduate, the student is notifying the university they expect to complete their program and are ready to graduate. All students must apply to graduate even if they do not plan to attend the Convocation ceremony.

Do not wait for the final grades to be posted! The application must be submitted well in advance of the convocation ceremony and within the specified deadlines.

Students in the Yeates School of Graduate and Postgraduate Studies do not need to wait to defend their Master's Major Research Paper (MRP), Master's Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation. If there is a chance they are going to be eligible, they should apply. If it turns out they are not eligible by the final date to clear graduation requirements, they must apply again for the next convocation.

New Letter of Permission (LOP) Application form coming soon!

The current LOP Google Form will be replaced by an eForm in MyServiceHub in mid-July. The new eForm will offer enhanced functionality and an improved approval workflow. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks.

Significant Dates 2025

Professional Development

New Students

Admissions Update

Most of the incoming class for fall 2026 have accepted their offers of admission and paid their tuition deposits. Admissions is continuing to confirm that applicants have met the conditions stated in their offers, with the majority of high school applicants having their admission requirements cleared in July, after their final grades are received.

Cancellations and Withdrawals

Newly admitted students who decide not to attend TMU must follow proper procedures to cancel an offer of admission and withdraw. Failing to follow these procedures could result in them being academically and financially responsible for any course enrolments that may be on their record. Once classes have begun, new students must follow the course drops and program withdrawal procedures for current students and meet the course drop deadlines. Please advise students of the importance of following proper procedures and to contact the ServiceHub for support.

Deferral of Admission

Information on how to defer fall 2026 admission to fall 2027 is now available. Students who submit a deferral request form by July 15 will receive a decision by July 30. If a student misses the deadline to accept their offer and still wishes to request a deferral, they can email admissions at admissiondeferral@torontomu.ca. Learn more about deferral of admission.

Email Template for Incoming Students

Departments and advising staff are welcome to use this optional, customizable email template to welcome incoming students. Staff can contact advisingnetwork@torontomu.ca or connect with a colleague for access.

Student Email Communications

The following communications will be sent to undergraduate students over the summer:

• Apply for OSAP Application Reminder - Tuesday, June 23, 2026

• Student News: Fall term course enrolment - Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Summer Jumpstart

New Student Info Webinar 

Presented by Learning Support and the ServiceHub, this session will introduce the Summer Jumpstart pre-orientation program, and help new students prepare for the start of the school year and connect with supports and resources available to TMU students. Representatives will be available to answer questions about OSAP, fees, transfer credits, accommodations, housing, student support services and more.

• Registration is available on the Summer Jumpstart page for the following sessions:

  • Tuesday, July 7 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. EDT

  • Wednesday, July 8 at 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT

  • Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. EDT

Pre-orientation programming 

These online and in-person events are designed to help new students build academic skills, connect with university resources and find community at TMU. 

• Tuesday, August 4 to Friday, August 21, 2026.

• Incoming students will receive an email starting July 24, 2026 with registration information.

Matriculation

Matriculation is the process where the records of confirmed applicants in MyServiceHub are moved over to the records side of the system. For students admitted for fall 2026, matriculation begins on the following dates:

• Law: Saturday, July 11 

• Undergraduate: Saturday, July 18

• Medicine: Tuesday, August 4 

• Graduate: Friday, August 14

Matriculation gives new students full access to MyServiceHub, including access to Advisement Reports, enrolment and student fees features. Matriculated students also get access to Google Workspace and will be prompted to create their TMU email the first time they log into my.torontomu.ca. 

OneCard

Students should apply for their OneCard early so the cards are ready when they arrive on campus in the fall. Digital OneCards can be used for door access and purchasing. All undergraduate, graduate and law students still need to get a physical OneCard for identification during exams and other assessments. Check out more information about the OneCard.

Program Transfers Report 

The Program Transfers Self-Service Report is a valuable tool for identifying and supporting undergraduate transfer students. It provides key information about matriculated students, such as student name and email, program, admit term, year level, transfer credits granted and course enrolments.

This report may be used to:

• Identify transfer and direct entry students by program, plan and admit term for targeted outreach.

• Identify the academic level of newly admitted transfer students.

• Flag students enrolled in courses for which they have already received transfer credit(s).

For more information, visit the Self-Service - Program Transfers tab on the Registrarial Support Services (RSS) - UGRD Landing Page and the Self-Service Program Transfers How to Guide.

Transfer Credits

Incoming students with previous post-secondary studies should submit their transfer credit applications now, and follow up by submitting course outlines, if required, as soon as possible. Current or previous TMU students need to only apply for transfer credits for courses from other institutions – they don’t need to apply for credit for previously completed TMU courses, including Chang School courses.

The deadline to apply for transfer credits and receive the results before the start of the fall term is July 30. Transfer credit applications will be accepted after the deadline; however, students may not receive results before the start of fall semester. Check out Transfer Credits.

Verification of Enrolment

Information is above in the RO Updates, Letters and Transcripts section.

For You to Share with Your Students

Feel free to copy and paste the following into your student communications for current students:

Navigate TMU

Life as a student can be a lot sometimes – we totally get it. Ask us about where you can get support for academic or financial related needs, feeling isolated, or pretty much anything else university-related! We can connect you to the right experts at TMU, judgment-free. You don't have to wait until things get overwhelming to connect with us. Think of us as your campus GPS, your university troubleshooters – we're here to help you succeed! 

Make an appointment or email us at studentsuccess@torontomu.ca.

With care,

Your Student Success Navigators 😀
studentsuccess@torontomu.ca
Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre

News Around Campus

Queer + Trans at TMU

The Office of the Vice-Provost Students is pleased to announce the launch of the new Queer + Trans at TMU website. This hub has been developed to directly address health equity gaps and navigation barriers identified by our student community. Developed in collaboration with 2SLGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty at TMU, this centralized website is a practical tool for your advising toolkit – it streamlines access to tailored wellbeing supports, peer connections, and professional resources that help students succeed both in and out of the classroom. 

We encourage you to explore the site today and share with your students!

In Case You Missed It

Are you planning pre-orientation or orientation sessions for your program?

Let the ServiceHub know about pre-orientation or orientation sessions so their team can promote your sessions when talking to students. Please email details to the Interim Client Services Manager, Imran Ali, imran.a.ali@torontomu.ca.

Review the June issue of the newsletter for information about:

• OSAP implications of course and program changes

• How to update your contact information in TMU directories and on the Advising Contacts website.

And Finally

Hope you have a wonderful July and get a chance to enjoy the sun!

Warm summer wishes 😎

Policy and Academic Engagement, Office of the Registrar