Student Guide 2013-2014

The Student Guide is the official companion to the Undergraduate Calendar.

This Guide summarizes the policies and procedures that may affect you as a Ryerson undergraduate student. It is divided into sections that outline the various types of business you may need to conduct at different times of the year. For example, there are sections on:

• how to 'add' and 'swap' classes,
  
• graduation requirements,
  
• examinations,
  
• fees,
  
• services to help you succeed,
• and more!

 
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Addenda and Errata

New Students

• Pay your Deposit 
• Apply for Transfer Credits if you attended another post-secondary institution 
• Visit the Off-Campus Housing Registry to find a great place to live 
• Get your Ryerson OneCard
• Apply for Financial Assistance 
• Find out about Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries 
• Activate your online identity
• Check out RAMSS and watch the RAMSS Student Centre Online Demo
  
• Download the Registrar’s Office Significant Dates Table into your Google Calendar
• Review the Undergraduate Calendar for your program requirements, liberal studies, restricted courses, etc.
• Run your Academic Advisement Report on RAMSS
• Verify your timetable in RAMSS (http://my.ryerson.ca)
• Enroll in classes 
• Review Ryerson’s Policies
• Pay your fees
• Register at the Access Centre if you are a student with disabilities
• Register at International Student Services if you are an International Student
• Register with the Ryerson Aboriginal Student Services; First Nations, Non-Status, Status, Inuit and Métis. 
• Join the Tri-Mentoring Program
• Get involved and meet people at Ryerson
• Buy your textbooks, software and Ryerson swag at the Campus Store
• Learn about the Library
• Join a campus tour and participate in Orientation
• Check out Ryerson’s Learning Success and the Tutor Registry 
• Learn about the Centre for Student Development and Counselling, the Medical Centre and Health Promotion at Ryerson 
• Complete Health/Immunization Requirements (ECS, Nursing and Midwifery students only)

Returning Students

• Apply for Financial Assistance
• Find out about Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
• Understand your Academic Standing and how your CGPA is calculated
• Download the Significant Dates Table into your Google Calendar
• Review your curriculum in the Undergraduate Calendar
  
• Learn about Minors and Specializations
• Run your Academic Advisement Report
• Verify your timetable in RAMSS
  
• Enroll in classes
• Review Ryerson’s Policies 
• Pay your fees
• Get involved and meet people at Ryerson
• Check out Ryerson’s Learning Success and the Tutor Registry
• Learn about the Centre for Student Development and Counselling, the Medical Centre and Health Promotion at Ryerson
• Explore the services, workshops and resources for students at the Career Development and Employment Centre

Final Year (Graduating) Students

Graduating students have a few additional checklist items:

• Apply to graduate when you are enrolled in your final classes
• Book a grad photo
• Verify and update your personal information in RAMSS (name, address, etc) 
• Attend the Alumni Expo to learn about the perks and benefits being Ryerson alumni 
• Visit the Convocation website to get information about Ryerson’s graduation ceremonies.