Graduate Student Orientations

Listed below are two orientation sessions specific to the Program and the School of Graduate
Studies which we ask that you make every effort to attend.

Tuesday, September 8
8:30 am to 11:30 am	Program Orientation hosted by ECS at Oakham House (map) This orientation is for all new ECS graduate students (both full- and  part-time).  This is an opportunity to meet your fellow students,  graduate faculty members; and to ask your questions. view details - 'ECS Program Orientation Schedule'(PDF)
Thursday, September 10
12:30 to 1:00 pm	Pizza Lunch hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, served outside room TRS-1-067, on the 8th floor in the Ted Rogers School of Management (map)
1:00 to 2:30 pm	School of Graduate Studies Orientation in the Ted Rogers School of Management auditorium, TRS-1-067.  There are two entrances:  Lower level access via West and East doors on the  7th floor and Upper level access via West and East doors on the 8th floor. (map)
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Friday, September 11 10:30 am to 12:30 pm	Graduate International Students Workshop.  hosted by International Services for Students in CED 7th floor (map).  Topics include:  information about your immigration status, working as a teaching assistant or graudate assistant, financial support opportunities, and more. To register or to view scheduled orientation activities visit http://www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/internationalservices/
August 31 to September 4	Ryerson Student Union (RSU) various orientation events. To view scheduled activities visit RSU Orientation or enquire in person at SC115, Student Centre, 55 Gould Street (map).

Course Selection & Registration

All graduate course enrolment is conducted through the Program Office.  This includes any course changes (adds or drops requests).

To view and select your Fall 2009 courses complete in consultation with your Faculty Advisor a Course Action Request form on or before Friday, September 11th (earlier is better as courses fill up quickly).  The Program Office will confirm receipt of your request and your course selection. 

NOTE: that your Faculty Advisor's signature is required on the course selection form.  In lieu of an original signature, an electronic signature or the Faculty Advisor's email approval is also acceptable (if chooseing the latter option print and append a copy of the email to the Course Action Form.)

If your RAMSS account is activated, you will be able to review your study list online to confirm class registration.

INSTRUCTIONS:  complete the form, print and submit a copy to the Program Office by mail, by fax to (416) 979-5153 or in-person to the School of Graduate Studies, YDI-1109.  We suggest that you save a copy for your own records.

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Program of Study

Each ECS student is assigned a Faculty Advisor who holds faculty membership with the School of Graduate Studies and with the Early Childhood Studies Program.  The completion and submission of an initial  'Program of Study' is a policy requirement of the School.  New students must meet with their assigned Faculty Advisors to complete and submit a Program of Study; use the form available from the ECS website, and submit to the Program Office for approval by the Program Director, within the first four weeks of the program. 

For Fall 2009 admissions, your Program of Study is due Friday, October 9th.  

Graduate and Research Assistantships (GA/RA)

GA positions in the undergraduate Early Childhood Education (ECE) program are allocated by the Program Director, in consultation with the undergraduate department.  RA positions are allocated by individual faculty members engaged in research projects.  Students will be contacted ONLY IF there is a suitable GA or RA position that matches a student's background or interest.  Placement is not guaranteed.  Students who are NOT assigned a position may apply for any GA or RA positions they qualify for in the university. 

These positions are posted online on the university's 'Careers and Jobs' web page at www.ryerson.ca/jobs.  If you are interested in a GA/RA position, apply directly online via the 'Careers and Jobs' web page.  This year, the ECE program anticipates the posting of positions during weeks 1 and 2 of September. 

Some departments also post their positions on a common bulletin board near their offices or on individual professor's office doors, so be sure to walk around the departments to see if there is anything of interest.

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Graduate Studies Significant Dates, Policies and Procedures

You are responsible for knowing these dates, policies and procedures, so please take a moment to look through them.  Before you contact the Program Office, consult the School's dates, policies and procedures.

A list of significant academic dates for Fall 2009, Winter 2010 and Spring/Summer 2010 terms are available from the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) web site:  www.ryerson.ca/graduate/dates/

The policies and procedures are published by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) online at: http://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/policies/

Activate your Ryerson Online Identity

To access many of Ryerson's online resources, you must first activate your Ryerson online identity During the activation process, you will obtain a username and create your initial password. Once activated, your Ryerson online identity provides you with access to:

• RMail (https://mail.ryerson.ca)
• The Central Computer Labs including the Library and KHW71
• The my.ryerson portal and learning system
• RAMSS (via https://my.ryerson.ca)

Note:  every Ryerson student must activate a Ryerson Matrix e-mail account.  Your Ryerson e-mail address will be the official means of receiving university and program communications.  Students should activate their Ryerson e-mail account during the registration week and no later than the end of the first week of classes in the Fall term. To activate your online identity and accounts go to:  www.ryerson.ca/ccs/

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Ryerson Student Photo-ID Card (One Card)

The OneCard is the official identification card for the Ryerson University community. As well as being the single most important piece of ID you possess during your time here at Ryerson it also serves as a convenience card for many of the services available on campus, including the library, printing and photocopying, food purchases, discounts, savings and more. For details on getting your OneCard go to: www.ryerson.ca/onecard/

Graduate Student Workspace and Lounge

The ECS Graduate Students' Workspace and Lounge is located at 111 Gerrard Street East (GER/Research and Graduate Studies).  This facility is locked at all times and students must have a valid OneCard to request access into the building where the lounge is located.  To request access, contact in person the Graduate Assistant in the School of Graduate Studies, YDI-1109, 1 Dundas. Bring with you a valid OneCard. In general, activation takes 24 to 48 hours.

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Important Websites and links to bookmark and review

• RAMSS refers to Ryerson's Administrative Managment Self Service.  Although you cannot register yourself in classes, you can view your enrolled courses, class schedules, grades and fees account online.  Guide to RAMSS - www.ryerson.ca/service/guide/
• The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) - all graduate students should be familiar with the policies, procedures, information and resources found on the SGS website  - www.ryerson.ca/graduate. 
• The Office of Research Services (ORS) - www.ryerson.ca/ors/
  provides information on the ethics approval process for research proposals.  All research conducted by Ryerson faculty and students must have prior authorization of the Ethics Review Board (ERB).  While you may have ideas about the topic of your major research paper (MRP), it is important to wait for ERB approval before beginning any data collection.
• School of Early Childhood Education (ECE) - www.ryerson.ca/ece
  The School (ECE) offers four choices for completion of an undergraduate B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education and is affiliated with the Faculty of Community Services at Ryerson. 
   
  
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