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Welcome to the Faculty of Arts

On behalf of our faculty and staff, it is our pleasure to welcome you to Toronto Metropolitan University and to the Faculty of Arts! We are pleased that you have decided to pursue your undergraduate degree studies with us and hope that you will find it a rewarding experience. We want to be sure that your transition to university is as smooth as possible.

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Accessibility

The Faculty of Arts is committed to ensuring that all events are accessible and inclusive. Please contact stulife@torontomu.ca at least two weeks prior to the event if you have any particular accommodation requirements.

Welcome to all incoming Faculty of Arts students for Fall 2023! Please see important information below which will be updated throughout July and August. We look forward to welcoming you on campus!

The transition to university is an exciting time, but it can be a challenging time, too. There are a number of things you need to know and are able to do during the summer months, before classes formally begin in September, to make this transition as smooth as possible. Here are eight ways to prepare for the start of classes.

Your online ID gives you access to a variety of online resources including Gmail, MyServiceHub, D2L Brightspace, etc. You must activate your online identity 24 hours prior to adding and enrolling courses on MyServiceHub. 

Visit the CCS website (opens in new window)  for information on how to activate your online identity.

Important: Students are required to set up Two-Factor Authentication for security purposes. Please visit the CCS website (opens in new window)  on how to set up Two-Factor Authentication. Students should download the Google Authenticator app on their mobile phone or a U2F security key can be purchased from the Campus Bookstore which can be plugged into your computer and provides authentication for two-factor logins.

 

Apply online for your OneCard. See the OneCard website (opens in new window)  for more details. Incoming students are required to apply for their OneCard online and submit a photo for their card. 

 

 

 

 

Students can begin adding courses to their shopping carts on August 4, 2023. You will then be able to finalize course enrollments starting on August 8 at 6:00 a.m. View your program's enrollment information to find out what type of assistance they are offering to help you with course selection and enrollment. Click on the 'Program Enrollment Information' tab above to find out more details.

You will complete course selection and enrollment on MyServiceHub (accessed via my.torontomu.ca). Please view the video and web tutorials on using MyServiceHub found under the 'Enrollment Tutorials' tab above well in advance of the enrollment period which begins August 8. 

 

Using MyServiceHub you can add courses to your shopping cart as of August 4, 2023. You will then have access to complete your enrollments for Fall 2023 starting on August 8, 2023. You should follow your enrollment worksheet when selecting courses. The enrollment worksheet for your program can be found under the "Program Enrollment Information" tab above. 

 

 

 

See the Events & Orientation tab to learn more about our events in August and follow the Society of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (SASSH) (external link)  on social media for more information and updates as they become available.

The Student Awards and Scholarships (opens in new window)  office aims to help Toronto Metropolitan University students and staff with the Scholarship and Awards application process. Be sure to complete your AwardSpring profile (external link, opens in new window)  in August (see website (opens in new window)  for key dates and details) to be automatically matched with awards and scholarships you might qualify for!

Follow us on Facebook (external link, opens in new window) , Twitter (external link, opens in new window) , LinkedIn (external link, opens in new window)  and Instagram (external link, opens in new window) . They are great ways to keep in touch with us, to find out what’s going on, and to learn more about our Faculty and students.

It’s a good idea to tour the campus before the first week of classes so that you are familiar with the campus. The Undergraduate Admissions Office is now offering guided virtual campus tours. You should pre-register for a tour online through the Undergraduate Admissions Office (opens in new window) .

Luckily post-secondary students are eligible for a discounted TTC Metropass and GO Presto Card! Please visit the TTC website (external link, opens in new window)  for information on Post-Secondary Monthly Metropasses. For GO transit discounted fare, please visit the following website (opens in new window) .

Get involved in things that interest and inspire you! Discover the wealth of opportunities available to you both on campus and in the community. You’ll be able to meet new people, share your skills and develop new ones, add to your resume while giving back to the community all while playing an important, active role in the broader Toronto Metropolitan University community.

Visit Get Involved (opens in new window)  on the Student Experience Website for more details.

Toronto Metropolitan University offers a wide range of personal and academic support services such as:

Parent/Guardian Orientation - Faculty of Arts:  This webinar is designed to elicit your support in building an engaging and positive learning environment for all Faculty of Arts students – your children. As a Guardian or a Parent, it is important that you feel that you do your very best to support your child in their transition from high school to university and beyond. When is a Guardian/Parent's work ever done? We understand your role in your child’s life. Together, we will explore ways you can offer support to your child at the right academic time with the most appropriate specialized resources. More importantly, you will gain some techniques on how and when to initiate difficult conversations with your child regarding their educational progress and career decision making. This webinar will be facilitated by Sonny Wong, the Faculty of Arts Registered Psychotherapist with a focus on Career Identity Development. Since 2008, he has been offering individual career counselling exclusively to Faculty of Arts Students assisting them in fostering healthy career identities. August 18th, 2023 - 12noon to 1:30pm  Registration:  https://torontomu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvc-CpqT4tHdxL2Q_WH4xHkpxsHuhDBnle (external link) 

Students may begin to add courses to their shopping cart on August 4, 2023Then, on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, you will have the opportunity to complete course enrollment on MyServiceHub (my.torontomu.ca). It is important that you prepare for your enrollment appointment and know how to access support to prevent any issues on the day of enrollment. The following support is available: 

  • Assistance offered by representatives from your program. Program staff will be available before and during the enrollment period to assist you. See below for more information about what support is available from your program.
  • The 2023-2024 Enrollment Worksheet (found below under the tab for your program). This worksheet will help you choose the right courses for first year. 
  • Tutorials on how to use MyServiceHub to complete course enrollment (go to the 'Enrollment Tutorials' tab above). 

 

The Arts and Contemporary Studies (ACS) program will be available to answer any questions or concerns from students on August 8th (and beyond) to assist with course enrollment. Please click on the enrollment worksheet below and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub found under the Enrollment Tutorials tab. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance. Please keep checking your email for the most up-to-date information. Students may contact us at (ACSCoordinator@torontomu.ca) for any questions.

An virtual enrollment workshop will be held on Zoom on August 1st at 2:30 pm (external link)  in conjunction with English and Economics. Click here (external link)  to add yourself to the event via Google Calendar or contact jvanlies@torontomu.ca for any questions or concerns regarding attendance or accessibility. 

The Criminology program will be available to assist with course registration and answer any questions from August 8th onwards. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance of their enrollment period starting August 8th. Please keep checking your email for up-to-date information. Students may also contact Kristy Kraemer, Criminology Program Administrator (kkraemer@torontomu.ca) if they have any questions.

The English Department will be available to answer any questions or concerns from students on August 8th (and beyond) to assist with enrollment. Please click on the enrollment worksheet below and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub found within the Enrollment Tutorials tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance. Please keep checking your TMU email for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact Justin van Lieshout, Program Administrator (jvanlies@torontomu.ca) directly if they require any assistance or would like to set up a meeting.

A virtual Zoom workshop will be held on August 1st at 2:30 pm (external link)  in conjunction with International Economics and Finance. Click here (external link)  to add yourself to the event via Google Calendar or contact jvanlies@torontomu.ca for any questions or concerns regarding attendance or accessibility. 

Additional information about the english curriculum can be found here: https://www.torontomu.ca/english/undergraduate/curriculum-courses/

The Environment and Urban Sustainability program will be available to assist with course registration and answer any questions from August 8th onwards. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance. Please keep checking your email for up-to-date information. Students may also contact Mindy Vuong, Program Administrator (mindy.vuong@torontomu.ca) directly if they require any assistance or wish to request an appointment.

The Geographic Analysis program will be available to assist with course registration and answer any questions from August 8th onwards. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance. Please keep checking your email regularly for up-to-date information. Students may also contact Mindy Vuong (mindy.vuong@torontomu.ca) if they require any assistance or wish to request an appointment.

The History program will be hosting a one-hour virtual Pre-Enrollment Zoom webinar on Monday July 31st at 11:00 a.m. The link to join the Zoom session will be made available via email. The History program will also be available to answer any questions or concerns from students to assist in course registration once this begins on August 8th at 6:00 a.m. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance. Please keep checking your email for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact Anne-Marie Dawes, Program Administrator adawes@torontomu.ca  directly if they require any assistance.

The Economics Department will be available to answer any questions or concerns from students on August 8th (and beyond) to assist with enrollment. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advancePlease keep checking your TMU email for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact Sabrina Lin, Internship Placement Officer and Program Administrator (s.lin@torontomu.ca) directly if they require any assistance.

A virtual Zoom workshop will be held on August 1st at 2:30 pm (external link, opens in new window)  in conjunction with English. Click here (external link, opens in new window)  to add yourself to the event via Google Calendar or contact jvanlies@torontomu.ca for any questions or concerns regarding attendance or accessibility. 

The Language and Intercultural Relations (LIR) program will be available to assist with course registration and answer questions from August 8th onwards. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance. Please check your TMU email regularly for the most up-to-date information. Students may contact Wendy Crolla, Program Administrator (wcrolla@torontomu.ca) directly if they require any assistance.

The Philosophy program will be hosting a one hour virtual Pre-Enrollment Webinar on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 12pm. The link to join the Zoom webinar will be sent directly to students before the end of July. A representative from the Philosophy program will be available to answer any questions or concerns from students to assist in course registration. If you are unable to attend the webinar or would like to prepare for the webinar, please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance of their enrollment period which starts on August 8. Please keep checking your email for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact Ryan Walters, Program Administrator (ryanwalters@torontomu.ca) directly if they require any assistance.

 

The Politics and Governance program will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with course registration from August 8th and onwards. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub in advance of the enrollment period in August. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Please keep checking your email for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact Alyssa Adams, Program Administrator (alyssa.adams@ryerson.ca) directly if they require any assistance.

The Psychology program will be available to answer any questions or concerns from students and to assist with course registration starting Tuesday August 8th. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub in advance of the enrollment period in August. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Please check your Toronto Metropolitan University email account regularly for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact psychundergrad@torontomu.ca if any assistance is required.

The Sociology program will be hosting a one-hour Pre-Enrollment Zoom webinar on Monday July 31st at 1:30pm. The link to join the Zoom session will be made available via email. The Sociology program will also be available to answer any questions or concerns from students to assist in course registration. Please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance. Please keep checking your email for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact Elizabeth Johnson, Program Administrator (ejohnson@torontomu.ca) directly if they require any assistance.

The Undeclared Arts program will be hosting a one-hour Pre-Enrollment Zoom webinar on Wednesday, August 2nd at 12pm. The link to join the Zoom webinar will be sent directly to students before the end of July. A representative from the Undeclared Arts program will be available to answer any questions or concerns from students to assist in course registration. If you are unable to attend the webinar or would like to prepare for the webinar, please follow your enrollment worksheet (link below) and view the video and web tutorials on how to enroll in courses using MyServiceHub. These can be found under the ‘Enrollment Tutorials’ tab above. Students are encouraged to view the tutorials in advance of their enrollment period which starts on August 8. Please keep checking your email for the most up-to-date information. Students may also contact Ryan Walters, Program Administrator (ryanwalters@torontomu.ca) directly if they require any assistance.

You will complete course selection and enrollment using MyServiceHub (my.torontomu.ca).  It is highly advisable to understand how to use MyServiceHub at least one week in advance of the enrollment period (starting August 8).

You can watch an enrollment tutorial video here.  (external link, opens in new window) This will show you how to add courses to your shopping cart (starting August 4) and finalize enrollments (August 8 onwards) as well as information about the university calendar and advisement report. Please download and use the 2023-2024 Enrollment Worksheet for your program under the "Program Enrollment Information" tab above. 

You can also read through the below tutorials on using MyServiceHub found on the MyServiceHub support page. The following tutorials are especially important: