Microsoft Office For Uoft Students

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InstallingOffice Pro Plus is very easy for the user to deploy. The user logs onto MS portal at portal.office.com (external link) and use their Ryerson email and password (do not use your '@torontomu.ca account) and can download all or selected licensed Office products to their computer.

The Microsoft software (with the exception of Office 365) download is ONLY for on campus Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) owned computers of participating departments in the Microsoft Campus License Agreement.

The Microsoft Workplace Discount Program allows Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) employees (staff and faculty) to buy an annual subscription of Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Personal at a discount for use on personal devices.

Microsoft Learn is a free, interactive, quick, and fun way to learn Microsoft products and services. Microsoft Learn helps you quickly learn new skills with step-by-step interactive tutorials including videos and hands-on learning.

NOTE: To avoid excessive help desk calls, if you are an instructor for the course that requires Power BI, please contact us and provide us with the course name so we can provision licenses to all students prior to their course start date.

Note on Appointment Delivery: scheduled one-on-one advising appointments are available to students In Person, via Microsoft Teams, or via Phone. Please let us know your preferred appointment delivery method when contacting our office. If you require accommodation for an In Person advising appointment (e.g. due to mobility issues), please let us know in advance and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. We also offer weekly virtual drop-in advising; please see below for more information.

The Academic Advising & Registrar's Office (AARO) at University College is your reliable first stop for any information or advice you may need as a UC student during your studies at the University of Toronto. We provide academic, financial, and general advising to all UC students.

Our academic advisors are committed to helping students make choices that will lead to their academic success. An academic advisor can assist you with:

Advisors in the Academic Advising & Registrar's Office meet one-on-one with students for scheduled advising appointments in person, via Microsoft Teams, or via phone. To book an appointment with an advisor, please visit or phone our office during business hours and speak with a Front Line Advisor. Drop-in express advising services are also available (see below).

Front line advisors are available to assist you with many of your academic questions. Typically, your questions can be answered at the front desk without having to initiate an academic advising appointment. You can also speak with a front line advisor by calling the Academic Advising & Registrar's Office at 416-978-3170.

Scheduled appointments in the Academic Advising & Registrar's Office can be made by calling the office at 416-978-3170 or visiting the office in person. These appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes, and are offered in person, via MS Teams, or via phone.

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-10:00 am, students can connect with an academic advisor from the Office of the Registrar and Student Services on a virtual drop-in basis. The virtual drop-in is an opportunity for students to discuss their concerns directly with an academic advisor. The advising is one-on-one, so you can feel confident to discuss any issues related to your studies at UofT. No registration is required. Just show up (virtually) during the drop-in times through Zoom on the SMC Office of the Registrar course.

The Health & Wellness Centre at the University of Toronto provides a variety of services. Details about these services can be found here. Students can also access the Student Mental Health Resource.

It is crucial that you keep track of your degree requirements, which includes the requirements of your program(s). Please refer to Degree Explorer before enrolling in courses to find out which requirements are incomplete. You may need to hold off on requesting graduation if you are unable to complete all your requirements.

Make sure that you are following the program requirements listed on Degree Explorer. Degree Explorer lists all the requirements necessary for your program(s) for the year in which you enrolled in them.

Requests for November 2024 graduation will open on ACORN between June 25 and September 6, 2024, for students completing degree requirements by the end of summer 2024. The ceremony will take place in late

October or early November.

Established by William Leo Knowlton, class of 1927, in recognition of his deep love of philosophy and in honour of Cardinal Mercier, this is awarded to the graduating student with the highest GPA in Philosophy and/or Christianity & Culture.

Awarded to students in graduating class who have been identified as representatives for their year. The award is given out by the USMC Young Alumni Committee in consultation with USMC Awards Selection Committee.

Below is a list of application-based awards offered in the academic year. For awards on this list that prefer financial need, applicants are asked to provide an explanation that the impact receiving this scholarship would have on their ability to focus on their academic performance.

For the awards below applicants must be in good academic standing. The applicant(s) also must demonstrate financial need; are Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada or protected persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) at the time of the application; and are residents of Ontario at the time of the application. Further criteria will be outlined under each award listed.

IT Grant

Students who are eligible for a USMC grant are also eligible for a one-time IT grant towards the cost of a new or repaired laptop. The IT grant is valued at up to $750.00. Proof of purchase or repair is required.

Grants will be credited against outstanding tuition or residence fees. Any amount remaining will be issued as a refund. Refunds will be processed only through direct deposit to a bank, which must be set up on ACORN.

Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Applications are reviewed within 4-6 weeks from the date of their submission. Inaccurate, incomplete, or unrealistic applications will take longer.

If you are unable to submit your grant application via email due to Accessibility-related concerns, please contact ask...@utoronto.ca and we will be happy to assist you with your application submission.

The Meltz grant helps undergraduate students in certificate, degree, diploma programs, including the Academic Bridging Program; pursue their University of Toronto studies on a part-time basis.

Eligible students receive a non-repayable grant for the tuition cost of up to two credits during the fall/winter session and up to one credit during the summer session. The grant amount also includes a set amount for books, transportation to and from classes and, if applicable, child care.

The Student Aid Program is an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to students facing economic challenges. Through this program, students can apply for bursaries using a Google form found on the UTSU Student Aid Program website: -aid/Links to an external site.

The program was initially expanded during the Spring 2020 SAP Referendum, where students agreed to contribute $1.00 per semester to fund the program. Subsequent referenda further increased the contribution to $3.00 per semester as of Spring 2023, ensuring a sustainable pool of funds to support students in need.

All UTSU members in financial need are encouraged to apply. Please note that you must have contributed to this fee in order to receive support from the fund; please check your ACORN invoice if you are uncertain.

Please ensure your information is correct and has included all necessary details when you submit your application. Applications for the Student Aid Bursary are open for the fall term until October 15th.

Accessibility Services at the University of Toronto provides students who have temporary and permanent disabilities with academic accommodations. Advisors are located both in the central office and on-location. The on-location Accessibility Advisor at USMC is located within the Office of the Registrar & Student Services. Further information on how to register can be found here. Learn more about the full range of Academic Accommodations that can be provided for you.

If you answered YES to any of the above, consider registering in Tools for Academic Success, a unique program designed to help SMC students taking Summer courses overcome academic challenges as they transition to their second year of study.

Career Educators support students and recent graduate as their build their futures in the changing world. Your Career Educator can help you explore what you can do with your degree, discover job opportunities as we all navigate further education. Book one-on-one career advising appointments, attend alumni webinars, join the Career & Co-Curricular Network for resources to get connected to research, mentorship and co-curricular experiences.

The Kelly Library at USMC offers comfy study spaces, group study rooms, lots of books and ebooks, course reserves, and technology and gaming loans. Academic support services offered at the library include writing help, research help, and learning strategists. Kelly is also home to the Kelly Cafe, the Print Studio, Special Collections: Archives and Rare Books, and the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS) Library.

There are a variety of scholarships and awards available to students enrolled in the College-sponsored programs (Book and Media Studies, Celtic Studies, Christianity and Culture, and Mediaeval Studies).

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