Welcome To Graduate Studies at CIRHR!

Congratulations on having received your offer of admission to graduate studies at the CIRHR. We’re here to help you navigate through the process of registration and enrolment. But it doesn’t stop there. We’re also here to support your academic success and achieve your career goals.

We’ve collected the links below, including those from the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), into one convenient location and will email you when important information is posted. We hope you will stay in touch and check back regularly.

 

 

2026 TO DO LIST

  1. For Non-UofT students without an active UTORid – enable your JOINid (later to become your UTORid when you obtain your TCard)
    If you cannot locate your JOINid please contact Carol Canzano-Hamala at c.canzano@utoronto.ca
     
  2. Log into ACORN - Student Web Service (ACORN)
     
  3. Obtain a T-Card and UTORid
    Fall T-Cards available starting May 1, 2026
     
  4. Once you obtain your T-Card create UTORmail e-mail address
    You must obtain and activate UTORid before you can use UTORmail e-mail address – info provided when you obtain your T-Card
    You must enrol in UTORMFA within the 14-day period after setting up their UTORid for continued access to all U of T applications, including ACORN.
     
  5. Pay $500 Tuition Deposit by June 1, 2026 Deadline - Making a Tuition Deposit Payment
    Once processed the $500 will be posted to your student account on ACORN. For students who have completed their undergraduate degree at UofT the $500 deposit should be reflected on your Graduate Student (MIRHR) account and not your undergraduate account.

  6. Complete OSOTF Financial Needs Assessment Form - Part 1 and Part 2 - (Complete Part 2 if applicable)
    (Open to FT students who meet eligibility requirements - Domestic out-of-province and international students are ineligible for OSOTF awards.

    Deadline to submit both completed forms to Carol Canzano-Hamala at c.canzano@utoronto.ca by June 15, 2026

    Part 1: PDF icon2026-27 OSOTF Application Form.pdf
    Part 2: OSOTF Supplement Form 2026-27
     
    Financial Planning Calculator
    Estimated Tuition Fees (based on 2025-2026)

  7. MIRHR Program Outline Form
    An individual program outline form will be emailed directly to each new incoming MIRHR student by July 21, 2026
     
  8. Review Course Timetable and Enrolment Instructions – NOW AVAILABLE
    Course enrolment begins on ACORN – Tuesday August 11, 2026 at 6 a.m. on ACORN
     
  9. Pay Fees – Fall 2026-Winter 2027 - NOT YET AVAILABLE
    A fees invoice will be posted to your student account (ACORN) in July. SGS requires minimum tuition payment amount (shown on invoice).
     
  10. Review CIRHR Important Dates - Classes begin: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
      
  11. CIRHR Orientation - Date and Time to Be Confirmed
    In-Person Location:  (Tentative) Woodsworth Residence Building - 321 Bloor St W, Toronto, (Basement Room 20)

     
    CIRHR Orientation (ONLINE) - Date To Be Confirmed - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location:  ZOOM (Link to be Provided at a Later Date)

  12. Register with Accessibility Services if you have accommodation requirements.

  13. Graduate Students' Union Health and Dental Insurance: Opt In and Opt Out Dates for September 1st - September 30, 2026 - (Tentative) - TO BE CONFIRMED

 

General Information

 

Getting Connected

 

Fees

 

Financial Aid

 

Health & Dental Information - 2026-2027

Health & Dental Insurance Change-of-Coverage Period
A Message from Your Health Plan Administrator:
Welcome to the new Academic year. Starting September 1st 2026, please visit the Graduate Students' Union website for the following:

 

TA Positions

 

UofT Work Study Program

 

Program Information

 

Collaborative Specializations

 

Housing

 

International Student Information

 

Campus Life and Services

 

Orientation

  • CIRHR Orientation - See #12 on To Do List above
  • SGS Orientation – DATE/TIME TO BE CONFIRMED (Tentative) - Convocation Hall

Tours