Taking Part
Fees
As professional development programs, courses are tax exempt. (this includes HST). The
cost of printed handouts and refreshments for full-day courses
is included in the listed fee. Text books, where used, are not covered
in the fee.
Payments for U.S. and Foreign Registrants
Students have the option of paying in either Canadian or
U.S. dollars. Individuals registering and paying via the Internet
may pay in either currency. Those who wish to pay by cheque or money
order can do so in Canadian or US funds. Please make cheque or money order
payable to: University of Toronto, Faculty of Information,
The iSchool Institute
Registering for Courses
Our instruction methods may make it necessary to limit
the number of participants for each course. Students are not considered
registered in a course until payment is received. To guarantee your
place, please forward your payment as soon as possible.
Official University Receipt
The official University receipt will be issued
at the beginning of the class for courses held on campus.
For web courses and Ottawa courses, receipts will be mailed
at the end of the course. Fees over $100 are deductible
from your personal income tax.
Confirmation
Registration will be confirmed by email, by fax, or by
phone when payment is received. Registration enquiries may be sent to the ISI Office. Email:
ischool.institute@utoronto.ca or phone: (416) 978-7111.
Holiday Closures
Classes are not held on statutory holidays. ISI policy is to not
hold classes on the Saturday or Sunday preceding a statutory holiday.
The following holidays are observed by the University.
| Canada Day | Friday, July 01, 2011 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, August 01, 2011 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 05, 2011 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 10, 2011 |
| Christmas/New Year | Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - Friday, December 30, 2011 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 20, 2012 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 06, 2012 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 21, 2012 |
Refreshments:
Refreshment breaks are provided
during morning registration and during mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
The ISI regrets that it is unable to provide special meals for those
with dietary restrictions.
Toronto: All courses, unless otherwise stated, take place in the classrooms and computer labs of the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, 140 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G6. Click here for a map of the University.
Ottawa: Course are held at several locations. The location will be specified prior to the start date of each course.
Parking & Transportation (for the University of Toronto)
The nearest parking garage to FI is located across the
street from the Faculty in the Rotman School of Management building,
105 St. George Street. The nearest subway station is St. George.
Take the St. George Street exit, turn left and walk one block south.
Cancelled Courses
Should a course attract an insufficient number of registrants
one week prior to its scheduled date, it will be cancelled. Registrants will
be notified and funds will be transfered to the re-scheduled date for the course.
Full refund may be issued if requested by student.
Grading Practices
Students in non-certificate courses are not formally
evaluated. Students in certificate programs are evaluated
in a variety of ways including graded assignments, class presentations,
and/or final exams. Students working toward a certificate must complete
and submit all assignments. This includes participation in required Chat Session for web courses
to receive a grade. The iSchool Institute uses
two grading schemes. The letter grade scheme is the more common.
It is used in the information technology and records management
certificate programs. The Pass/Pass with Distinction scheme
is used primarily in the Certificate Program.
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- Achievement Report
- Transcripts are available as follows:
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- Duplicate 1 to 3 copies: $13 plus GST & PST
- Additional copies (each): $5 plus GST & PST
Incompletes
On occasion, students may be unable to complete the
requirements for a course in the normal time frame because
of illness or other sound reasons. Provided the student receives
an extension from the ISI Office and the course instructor,
a temporary incomplete (INC) is placed on the student's record
for up to 6 months. During this period, if the student completes
the course requirements, the INC is replaced with a final
grade. If, however, the student does not complete the course
requirements, the INC remains permanently or until the student
retakes the course at full fee.
Withdrawing from a Course
Before a course has started: The course fee (less
$50) will be refunded provided we receive at least 6 business days
notice prior to the start of the course. The course fee (less
$60) will be refunded if we receive less than 6 business days notice.
Once a course has started: (for courses lasting more than one session). Students who withdraw after the first session of a course and before the second session will be assessed the pro-rated value of the session attended. The remainder of the fee will be refunded less a $60 administrative charge. There will be no refund for students who withdraw after this point. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. Processing of refund cheques by the University requires a few weeks.
Deferrals
Some ISI courses are offered more than once per year and,
on occasion, a student may wish to switch his or her registration
to a later section. If a deferral is requested prior to the start
date of the course, the student may defer without financial penalty.
Once a course starts, students will be charged a $60 administrative
fee. Students may only defer the course before the second session. After
that point, no deferrals are permitted. While the ISI attempts to
run every course advertised, it is
sometimes necessary to cancel a section of a course. Students who
ask for a deferral once a course has started must assume this risk.
Non-Attendance
Students who register for a course but do not attend will
not be refunded the fee. Students registered in certificate
programs must attend 75% of the classes to be eligible for the certificate.
Do You See the Course You Want But Not the Date?
ISI courses are very responsive to public demand. If a
course gets filled up and there is further demand, we will try our
best to schedule a repeat of it later on. So, if you see a course
you want but the date has already passed or you can't make the date
listed, don't give up! Check out our website or give us a call.
You might still be in luck.
Looking for a Specific Course But Don't See it Here?
We're always looking for good ideas for courses. If you
are interested in a specific topic, the chances are others share
your interest. The ISI is market-driven. Let us know what you need
and we'll do our best to oblige.