March 2015 Newsletter – 2nd Year Students

Undergraduate Newsletter
2nd Year Students
March 2015
IMPORTANT DATES FOR WINTER 2015 SESSION
all sessional dates listed in the Academic Calendar
Click here for additional deadlines & events
March 8
Last day to transfer to part-time studies
Last day to withdraw from S session without academic penalty
April 3
Good Friday (University closed)
April 8
Registration of summer JRE/engineering courses at 6:00 am on ROSI.
April 10
Engineering lectures end. All session work should be submitted by this date.
ECE Undergraduate Year-End BBQ
April 20
Registration in summer Arts and Science courses at 6:00 am on ROSI.
April 13
Engineering Study Day
April 14 – 29* Engineering Exams
*April 30 is reserved for examinations postponed by general emergency.
May 15
Deadline to transfer between engineering programs
EXAM SCHEDULE
The exam schedule is now available on the Registrar’s website: Click here to view it. Important: It is your
responsibility to check the exam timetable carefully for date, time and location information to ensure that you do not
miss the opportunity to write your final examination. This information is subject to change. Please review the schedule
often for changes.
SUMMER COURSES
• Offered in the summer: JRE300 / JRE410 / JRE420 / APS305 / CHE566.
Note: JRE300, APS305 and CHE566 will only be offered in the first summer session (starting May).
JRE410 and JRE420 will be offered in both summer sessions (starting May and July)
• T-Program Courses (APS106 / APS112 / ECE110 / MAT187 / MIE100 /MSE101). Please email us at
askece@ecf.utoronto.ca by March 27, 2015 if you need to take one of the T-program courses during the
summer.
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Summer Registration Dates: April 8th (Engineering & JRE Courses) / April 20th Arts & Science Courses
APSC Summer Timetable to be uploaded on the Registrar’s website shortly. Keep checking for updates:
http://uoft.me/timetable
Arts & Science Summer Preliminary Timetable is available:
http://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/course/timetable/course-timetables
MAGELLAN
Students with valid main Magellan profiles will have their ECE courses uploaded to ROSI. Over the next couple of months
you will be notified if your courses will not be uploaded to ROSI for 2015-2016. Please refer to upcoming newsletters for
ROSI registration dates for fall/winter courses.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Don’t forget to submit your 600 hours forms as soon as they have been completed! The forms can be found online here.
Your supervisor’s business card MUST be included.
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CS/HSS ELECTIVES:
The list of approved CS/HSS courses is available on the Faculty Registrar’s website. Please refer to it prior to selecting any
A&S courses. Click here for the approved CS/HSS courses. Want to take a course that is not on the list? Click here to
propose a course for HSS/CS Approval.
YEAR-END BBQ
Save the date! ECE is hosting a year end BBQ on Friday, April 10th from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (or until food runs out).
Tickets will be available in the ECE Undergraduate Office starting Monday, March 30, 2015. Bring your T-Card to
obtain your ticket.
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Inside the Industries will give students the opportunity to learn about different industries and connect with
professionals from a variety of fields including: Canadian Public Relations Society / Career Connections / Information
Technology Association of Canada / International Association of Business Communicators / Toronto Financial Services
Alliance / Toronto Lawyers Association. DATE: Wednesday March 4 • TIME: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm (roundtable
discussion followed by networking and reception) • LOCATION: Career Centre, Main Space @ Koffler Student Services
Bldg REGISTRATION: www.cln.utoronto.ca
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IEEE UofT - Solar Talk (Speaker: Mark Phelan) - This presentation will provide an overview of the solar industry, the
challenges and rewards of going solar, as well the industry/career outlook for solar in Canada, US and beyond. Pizza &
drinks provided. RSVP: ieeesolartalk.eventbrite.ca • DATE: Wednesday, March 11 • TIME: 5PM - 6PM • Location:
GB119
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WISE Conference – WISE UofT chapter is holding its annual conference on March 21 – 22 at the Metro Toronto
Convention Centre and would like to extend its invitation to both female and male students across Canada! For more
information, please visit http://www.wiseuoft.org REGISTRATION: https://wisenationalconference2015.eventbrite.ca
USEFUL LINKS
Bookmark this link to find many useful common websites (eg. 600 hours / academic calendar / course timetables / CS
& HSS info / fees / minors / etc…)
Your ECE Undergraduate Office Team!
Office Drop-In Hours: Monday – Friday 8:45am – 4:30 pm • Sandford Fleming Bldg, Basement Rm 600
• Email: askece@ecf.utoronto.ca Web: http://www.ece.utoronto.ca/undergraduates/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECEUndergradUofT
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