General Questions
Below are some common questions. If student have questions not seen here, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 416.978.1729 or email us.
Can students still add/drop a course after the deadline?
Yes. If students wish to add or drop a course after the Rotman deadline, but within that of School of Graduate Studies (SGS), please contact the Registrar’s Office to complete a School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Add/Drop Form (PDF). The instructors’ permission is required for either adding or dropping a course. Final approval of a course drop rests with the School of Graduate Studies, not with Rotman.
For more details, see Course Drop.
Who can audit Rotman courses? How do students audit a course at Rotman?
Rotman students and Rotman alumni can audit courses. First priority is given to current Rotman students, followed by alumni. External students/public are not permitted to audit Rotman courses.
Current students will require the permission from the course instructor in writing, as well as a completed Rotman Auditing Request form. Documents should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
Alumni should note that the alumni auditing process is managed by both Alumni Relations and the RO. Alumni Relations will send out approved auditing schedules, along with an alumni-specific application form and application process when they are made available each term. Alumni interested in auditing Rotman courses should reach out to Alumni Relations (alumni@rotman.utoronto.ca).
Note: Due to high demand, auditing applicants may not get a spot in the desired course.
How can students apply for academic accommodation?
See the Academic Accommodations policy.
What is considered a regular course load in the elective phase of the MBA program?
- For FT MBA:
- Regular course load during the electives phase (i.e. Years 2 and 3) is five courses per term.
- Terms include Intensive Terms (i.e. course load for Winter Intensive and Winter/Spring terms combined is 5 courses)
- RSM1160H may be added as a sixth.
- Students wishing to overload, i.e., take a sixth elective, please refer to the Overload section.
- Students doing RSM1380H Applied Management: Placement, are limited to taking two courses, in addition to RSM1380H.
- Combined programs – Please consult the Assistant Director for your section.
- AM/PM MBA – Please see Curriculum Overview in the Curriculum section
- Executive MBA programs – Please consult the Associate Director for your program
Can students take courses outside of Rotman during their program?
What is the difference between overloading and taking an extra course?
Overload courses are additional credit courses to the regular course load per term (5 for Full-Time MBA without FIP; 2 for Full-Time MBA with FIP; 3 for Morning/Evening MBA). They may also be considered an EXTra course in the event that the overload request leads to a total elective course registration in excess of program requirements (13 for Full-Time MBA; 10 for Morning/Evening MBA). There must be space available in the course in order for an overload request to be processed.
EXTra courses are courses that are taken above those required to meet degree requirements (see Full-Time MBA Curriculum and Morning/Evening curriculum). There must be space available in the course in order for an EXTra request to be processed.
If a student needs a letter to confirm program registration, where can they get this?
Program registration is confirmed by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Students can complete the Request for a Letter Confirming Registration form found online. Additional SGS form resources can be found here.
How do students get a discounted GO Transit monthly pass?
The TCard Office no longer accepts applications. They are now processed directly through GO Transit.
Graduating Students and Alumni
Can a degree be mailed to a home address?
The Office of Convocation will mail out diplomas, however, there is a fee associated with this (varies depending on location). Students can also pick up diplomas in-person after convocation from their Office (Simcoe Hall, 27 King’s College Circle).
When does UHIP expire and what are options with health insurance post-graduation as an international student?
If students graduate in June, they will be automatically enrolled in UHIP for a two-month extended period expiring 31 August. This extension is part of the UHIP 12-month enrollment period and students are not able to opt out. UHIP will not provide coverage for more than two months after graduation.
If students graduate in November, they have the option of extending UHIP coverage for a period of two months (e.g. September and October of their graduation year). UHIP will not provide coverage for more than two months after enrollment in studies have been completed. More information is available on the Centre for International Experience website.