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.
2023 TO DO LIST
- For students without a UTORid – activate your JOINid (later to become your UTORid when you obtain your TCard)
If you do not have your JOINid please contact Carol Canzano-Hamala at c.canzano@utoronto.ca
- Log into ACORN - Student Web Service (ACORN)
- Obtain a T-Card and UTORid
Fall T-Cards available starting May 1
- 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.
- Pay $500 Tuition Deposit by June 1, 2023 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. - Complete OSOTF Financial Needs Assessment Form - Part 1 and Part 2 - (Complete Part 2 if applicable)
(Open to FT students who meet eligibility requirements listed on OSOTF application)
Deadline to submit both completed forms to Carol Canzano-Hamala at c.canzano@utoronto.ca by June 15, 2023 - Part 1:
OSOTF Application Form
Financial Planning Calculator
Estimated Tuition Fees (based on 2022-2023)
Part 2:OSOTF Supplement Form 2023-24 - MIRHR Program Outline
Individual program outlines will be emailed directly to each new incoming MIRHR student by July 21, 2023
- Review Course Timetable and Enrolment Instructions – NOW POSTED
Course enrolment begins on ACORN – Tuesday August 15, 2023 at 6 a.m. on ACORN
- Pay Fees – Fall 2023-Winter 2024 - NOW POSTED TO ACORN
A fees invoice will be posted to your student account (ACORN) in July. SGS requires minimum tuition payment amount (shown on invoice) by September 1, 2023
- Review CIRHR Important Dates
Classes begin Monday September 11, 2023
- CIRHR Orientation – Tues Sept. 5, 2023 - 10 a.m. - IN PERSON
Location: Woodsworth College (Room WW 126) - 119 St. George Street
CIRHR Orientation (ONLINE) - Tues Sept. 5, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. Location: ZOOM (Link To Follow)
- Register with Accessibility Services if you have accommodation requirements.
- Opt In and Opt Out Dates for Graduate Students' Union Health and Dental Insurance: September 1st - September 30, 2023
General Information
- CIRHR Staff Contact List
- Association of Students in Industrial Relations (ASIR)
- Getting Started as a New Graduate Student - School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
- CIRHR Forms Page
Getting Connected
- T-Cards – UTORid and E-mail – Fall 2023 T-Cards available starting May 1, 2023
- Getting Connected @ UofT
- Student Web Service (SWS) – ACORN
- Self-Enrolment in UTORMFA
- UofT Scotiabank Information Commons-Robarts Library
- Spam, Virus Protection and Phishing Avoidance
Fees
- Graduate Fees
- Office of Student Accounts
- Session Schedules and Information – NOW POSTED
- Understanding Your Fees
- Student Accounts Contact Information
Financial Aid
- CIRHR Financial Assistance and Awards
- CIRHR and OSOTF Awards
- OSOTF Financial Needs Assessment Forms – See Number 5 on To Do List (above)
- Financial Planning Calculator
- MIRHR Awards Policy and Payments
- SGS Awards and Funding
Health & Dental Information - 2023-2024
Health & Dental Insurance Change-of-Coverage Period
A Message from Your Health Plan Administrator: Welcome to the new Academic year. Starting September 1st 2022, please visit the Graduate Students' Union website for the following:
- Opt In and Opt Out Dates (no exceptions will be made if you miss the deadlines): September 1st - September 30, 2023
- Link to the Opt Out site
- Link to the Opt In site (for Couple/Family Opt In)
- Link to the 12 Month Extension After Graduation Opt In site
- UTGSU Health and Dental Insurance Plan benefits and claims
TA Positions
- Teaching and Research Assistant Information
- University of Toronto – TA Postings – ALL UofT Departments
- University of Toronto – St. George Campus – CIRHR Undergraduate TA Posting
- University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus – Department of Management TA Postings
- University of Toronto – Mississauga – Management TA Postings
- Ryerson University – Graduate Assistant Positions
UofT Work Study Program
- About the Work Study program
- Log into CLNx.utoronto.ca for program dates, hours and pay, eligibility and to view postings
Program Information
Collaborative Specializations
- Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies Specialization
- Workplace Learning and Social Change (WLSC) Specialization
Housing
- Grad House Graduate Residence – close to CIRHR (map)
- Student Housing Service
- Residence Housing Options
- Beware of Housing and Rental Scams
International Student Information
- Centre for International Experience (CIE)
- School of Graduate Studies (SGS) – International Students - Before You Arrive
- School of Graduate Studies (SGS) – International Students - Arriving and Getting Oriented
- Immigration information
Campus Life and Services
- GradLife
- UofT Student Life Programs and Services
- Accessibility Services
- Graduate Student Union (GSU) and Health and Dental Plans
- Family Care Office
- Athletics and Recreation
- Parking Services (St. George Campus)
- Getting Around - TTC and Campus Shuttle
Orientation and Tours
- CIRHR Orientation – See Information above in To Do List #11
- SGS Orientation – Tuesday Sept 5th (afternoon)
- Campus Tours – St. George Campus
- UofT Map
- Tourism Toronto