Getting ready
Congratulations on your acceptance to St. Mike’s in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto!
We’re here to welcome and support you as you prepare for this exciting new stage in your academic journey.
Beginning in May and once a month after that, we will email you a copy of our New Student Bulletin, where we answer common questions and share details about special informative events for incoming students. Be sure to check your email regularly!
You’ll also receive a link to participate in an online module (“SMC 101”) that contains all sorts of information about course enrolment, fees and financial aid, degree requirements, residence fees… and more!
We know that talking to people is the best way to ask questions and to start to feel at home in your new campus environment.
The Office of the Registrar and Student Advising is always available to answer your questions. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll know who does! Contact us at smc.registrar@utoronto.ca; give us a call at 416 926 7117; or visit us in Brennan Hall at 81 St Mary Street.
Our annual Welcome Day to all newly admitted students is Saturday, June 13th: we can’t wait to meet you!
We host in-person and virtual sessions throughout the summer on a variety of subjects relevant to incoming students. Stay tuned for more information!
Register for our Faculty Check-In program! Once semester starts, you’ll be matched with a professor for friendly one-on-one meetings throughout the year to discuss your experience and ask questions.
Enroll in St. Mike's First-Year Courses
Enroll in exciting small-group classes taught by world-leading professors, designed for students entering their first year at U of T.
Sign up for St. Mike's First Year Check-In Program
Sign up for our first-year check-in program to be paired with a professor and chat informally about experience at U of T.
First-Year Residence Guarantee
Interested in living on campus? Learn more about SMC Residences and don’t forget the Residence Guarantee Application Deadline of March 31, 2026. Click here for info about financial awards available for students in residence.
Explore the International Student Experience
The University of Toronto has about 24,000 international students from 168 countries, with around 35% at St. Michael’s College.
Explore Admissions Awards and Scholarships for Newly Admitted Students
St. Michael’s College awards scholarships to incoming students who choose SMC first. Notifications will be in the offer letter, with applications available in June 2026.
View Awards and Scholarships for Current Students
St. Mike’s offers numerous admission and in-course awards for students based on academic excellence, financial need, and community service.
Join us for a St. Mike’s Campus Tour
We offer SMC tours every Friday from 3:30. Explore our beautiful campus grounds and see a residence room in a 30-minute tour. Can’t make it in person right now? Enjoy a virtual tour here.
How to Prepare for September 2026!
1. Accept your offer
Make sure to accept admission by the deadline stated on your offer letter.
2. Complete your residence application
If you’re planning to live in residence, secure your residence guarantee by completing your application on StarRez by March 31.
3. Look out for SMC’s New Student Bulletin
Starting in May, we’ll be emailing you a monthly bulletin that contains all sorts of useful information about deadlines, preparation – and information sessions that we’ve created to help you along the way.
4. Join SMC 101 on Quercus
You’ll be invited to join this online learning platform by email in May. It provides you with really useful information about course enrolment, university transition, and finances.
5. Join us at Welcome Day on June 13th!
We’ll be inviting you to register for a day of information, friendly welcome, and useful introduction to essential resources. Students (and parents!) always give us great feedback about Welcome Day.
6. Take note of these Key Resources
Arts & Science Academic Calendar: this is where you find information about all the programs and courses in the Faculty of Arts & Science.
Timetable Builder: this is the tool that helps you find out about when courses are taking place and how to create your schedule.
ACORN: this is the essential student portal through which you can enroll in courses, check fees, and access important info.
7. Participate in Arrive Ready
All incoming students will be invited to take place in this academic preparation program hosted by the Faculty of Arts & Science!
8. Plan your first-year academic experience
First-year students can meet new friends and gain essential skills in small, friendly learning environments. Take a look at the FYF and Ones courses offered by SMC and other colleges and departments! Think about joining a First-Year Learning Community (FLC)!
9. Enroll in courses
Course enrolment for first-year students opens mid-July. You’ll be given a start time, on ACORN, a few weeks earlier to know when you can access the portal.
10. Sign up for Orientation Week
We’ll be in touch soon with information about Orientation Week! Organized by the Principal’s Office in co-operation with the Registrar’s Office and student leaders, this week of activities allows you to meet new friends in a variety of settings, explore campus, and learn even more about how to prepare yourself for life in and out of the classroom at SMC and U of T!
11. Register with Accessibility Services
The Accessibility Services Office assists students in navigating disability-related barriers to academic success at U of T for an ongoing or temporary disability. Learn more about Accessibility Services here.
12. Pay your fees on time
Make sure that you’ve paid your tuition and other fees by mid-August. If you miss the set deadline, you might face registration issues
Virtual Information Chats for Newly Admitted Students
Dates and links coming soon.
@smc.registrar and @stmikesuoft