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GETTING STARTEDINTRODUCTION PRE-PROGRAM REGISTRATION & FEES FUNDING STUDENT SERVICES LIFE @ ROTMANMBA PROGRAM CONTACT USPROGRAM KICK-OFF

PRE-MBA IMPORTANT DATES Our Pre-MBA Portal access will be granted in mid May 2020 and allow you to keep track of everything you need to know and complete in preparation to begin your MBA program. This will include an MBA Checklist to help you manage your deadlines for important forms and registrations.

Important Dates for 2020–2021*:

Date Activity

Mid-May Pre-Program Portal access available with updates on a rolling basis

Mid-May Career Services Pre-MBA Work will be communicated.

Early June UTOR ID and Email Activation

Mid-June Tentative Pre-MBA Program schedule released

Early June Pre-MBA Program Registration Opens

June 29 – July 1, 2020 University closed

July 16, 2020 Tuition fee schedule available on ACORN at www.acorn.utoronto.ca

July 27, 2020 Deadline: Pre-MBA Program registration

July 31, 2020 Rotman Day (School closed)

August 3, 2020 Civic Holiday - Statutory Holiday (University Closed)

August 4 – 7, 2020 Pre-MBA Communications Boot Camp (online, by invitation only)

August 4 – 14, 2020 Pre-MBA Quants Boot Camp (online, by invitation only)

August 10 – 16, 2020 Pre-MBA Courses and Workshops (online)

August 17 – 28, 2020 Official MBA Program Kick-off (online, mandatory attendance)

September 1, 2020 Deadline: Tuition fees payment to register Term 1 classes begin (mandatory attendance)

September 7, 2020 Labour Day - Statutory Holiday (University Closed)

November 30, 2020 Deadline: Winter term fees payment

Note: If you are admitted following a submission deadline, please complete as soon as possible.

WELCOME TO THE ROTMAN SCHOOL!

The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) would like to extend a warm welcome to the MBA class of 2022!

The OSE team is dedicated to engaging and empowering you in your academic, professional and personal success through experiential education, student life and international experience. This all begins at our pre-program and official Kick-off in August.

We’ll help you navigate elective course selection, connect you with co-curricular and international study opportunities, club and industry events, and champion diversity & inclusion in our, now your, Rotman community. In the coming weeks we’ll introduce you to our Official Welcome Committee better known as the 6 Squad! This group of committed 2nd year MBA students and the OSE team will help ensure that you feel supported in your onboarding to Rotman.

As you prepare for the start of the Program, we hope you find the information contained here useful. While helpful, this document isn’t meant to be read in one sitting, so get yourself a warm or cold beverage and get that highlighter out! To complement what’s written here, we’ll be holding a series of live chats on Facebook from May to August as well as a series of online summer socials to ensure you get the information you need at the time it’s most important and of course have a chance to connect with your community.

If the answers you need are not found in this Guide, the staff in Office of Student Engagement are more than happy to hear from you. We are proud of the talented and ambitious students we attract every year, and we look forward to meeting you in the coming months!

Sincerely,

Neel JoshiDirector, Office of Student Engagement

* Due to COVID-19, all dates and information contained within this document are subject to change. Be advised that attendance at the Official Program Kick-Off is mandatory. For the most current information, please refer to the Pre-Program Portal when made available.

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GETTING STARTED

THE ROTMAN GO TO GUIDEThis Go To Guide gives you an overview of the MBA program, resources in and around the School, information on Pre-MBA Program activities, and preparation required leading up to the start of your first year of the Rotman MBA program. As you get closer to the start of the program, refer to the more detailed, and regularly updated information and materials found on the Pre-Program Portal.

CLASS OF 2022 FACEBOOK GROUP Everyone from each MBA Class is invited to join a private Facebook group to help you meet and get to know your classmates. We also invite a select group of second-year students who are eager to help you successfully transition to life at Rotman. We call them our 6 Squad. You can connect with them on the Class of 2022 Facebook Group.

YOUR PRE-PROGRAM WEB PORTAL Available mid-May, the Pre-Program Portal will give you access to detailed information on the Pre-MBA Program of activities, allow you to view and complete a checklist of action items before your program begins, and learn more about the School and the Rotman MBA Program.

GETTING STARTED

STUDENT CARD (TCARD)http://tcard.utoronto.ca

The University of Toronto student card – TCard – is the official university identification and is issued to all new students. It provides access to resources such as campus libraries, the Athletic Centre and the Housing Service, and can be loaded with money to use for photocopying, printing and to purchase food at select locations on campus. It is also required for identification during exams and to pick up assignments and course materials at Rotman.

Please note that all T-Card offices are currently closed and no physical T-Cards will be issued during the closure. More information regarding your TCard and the activation of your UTOR ID is available on the Pre-Program Portal. Once activated, you will be able to set up your University of Toronto email address and access the various platforms you’ll be using during your time at Rotman. In the meantime, your JOIN ID (received when you were first admitted) will provide access to the Pre-Program Portal, Quercus, RCareer and more!

LAPTOPSRotman MBA students are required to own a laptop computer that supports Microsoft Windows 10 in English and is able to connect to the Rotman wireless network. Operating systems, such as the Apple MacOS, Linux, Windows RT, Windows 10 S, and Chromebook are not supported by Rotman.

All students will receive access to MS Office 365. The download link will be made available on the Pre-Program Portal mid-August.

For additional information on selecting a laptop, or for more information on macOS or Apple hardware, please see the ‘Laptop FAQs’ under Program Web Links on the Pre-Program Portal.

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PRE-MBA PROGRAM AUGUST 2020The Pre-MBA Program is a program of optional, non-credit, preparatory academic and professional development activities that are designed to get you ready and prepared to start the MBA program.

There are also a number of fun, social activities that will allow you to meet your classmates, upper-year students and staff, and become involved in the Rotman community.

PRE-PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS BOOT CAMP * AUGUST 4 – 7, 2020This program is designed for students who may benefit from additional exposure to Business Writing and Communication in a North-American context. Our facilitators will work through examples of real in-program coursework and highlighting the most common mistakes made in the first year of the program.

PRE-PROGRAM QUANTS BOOT CAMP * AUGUST 4 – 14, 2020This program is designed for students who are joining Rotman without a business background. Students will be exposed to essential quantitative concepts in accounting, finance, statistics, and business math. You can learn more about our signature Quants Boot Camp here.

* Note: Participation in the Quants and Communications boot camps are by invitation only.

The components of the Rotman Pre-MBA Program are:

• Online Pre-MBA Boot Camps • Online Pre-MBA Courses & Workshops• OSE & Graduate Business Council (GBC) Online Social Activities • Online Rotman Program Kick-off

More information will be made available this summer.

PRE-MBA WELCOME DAY MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020Our Pre-MBA Welcome is designed to welcome and orient incoming students to Rotman, and to briefly introduce Toronto and Canada prior to the start of Pre-MBA courses and workshops. A deeper and richer Program Kick-Off follows later in August.

PRE-MBA COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AUGUST 10 – 16, 2020The MBA class at the Rotman School is very diverse in terms of the academic, professional and international backgrounds of our students. As such, non-credit academic pre-courses are designed to provide students with a familiarity in the core business disciplines of Accounting, Quantitative Methods and Finance. The academic offerings are complemented by professional development and career workshops which cover important academic and professional skills such as communications, advanced modeling and components of the Self-Development Lab (SDL). MBA pre-course outlines, workshop descriptions and the registration link will be posted on the Pre-Program Portal in early July 2020.

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SELF-DEVELOPMENT LAB (SDL) SESSIONS The Rotman School of Management’s Self Development Laboratory (SDL) delivers intensive feedback-based learning activities aimed at developing and nurturing in all students the communicative, interactive and interpersonal skills one needs to be a high-value contributor, collaborator, problem-solver and decision-maker in contemporary organizations.In today’s competitive market, where recruiting the best talent defines a company’s success, top employers want MBAs with clear leadership potential. Aspiring managers need more than superior analytic skills. They must also demonstrate drive, empathy, self-awareness, expressive self-command, and the ability to authentically inspire and influence their colleagues. At Rotman, we believe these important qualities can be taught, and we are committed to the personal development of each student in our Full-Time Program. Offered year round, we typically offer the following SDL modules during Pre-Program:

VOICING YOURSELF: TRAINING IN SELF EXPRESSION THROUGH LANGUAGE AND BODY WORK This introductory course will address breathing, physical exercises and speech. Participants, especially those who register for the follow-up in-depth workshop offered during the spring intensive, report improvement in their quality of sound, physical expression, confidence, power, and effectiveness in formal presentations and in their everyday lives.

SELF-MANAGEMENT: THE INSIDE OF LEADERSHIP Through a series of lectures and modules, students learn to hone the instincts necessary to differentiate themselves in a competitive environment. This class develops leaders by going beyond traditional MBA curriculum to explore personality structure and common challenges that inhibit optimum effectiveness. The techniques we explore to overcome faulty instincts will include an understanding of the mind, emotions, and self-regulation.

SUMMER SOCIAL SERIESLATE JUNE TO AUGUST 2020The Graduate Business Council (GBC) and Office of Student Engagement (OSE) host a series of social activities throughout the summer to welcome you to the Rotman community and to provide you with the opportunity to meet and have fun with your future classmates and upper-year students. Be on the look out for information on our Summer Social Series!

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ONLINE PROGRAM KICK-OFF HIGHLIGHTSThe official online Program Kick-Off has been designed to launch your entire Rotman MBA experience.

RECIPROCITY RINGThe Reciprocity Ring is a dynamic group exercise that applies the “pay-it-forward” principle to your team or group while creating and cementing high-quality connections. People who use the Reciprocity Ring get the information they need and solve real problems, both personal and professional. Moreover, it energizes a group, creating strong relationships that help individuals and organizations.

LEVERAGING DIVERSE TEAMS (RSM 1165)Although people in teams may have different life experiences, ways of thinking, ways of communicating, and professional training, they still need to find a way to work effectively as a team, remotely and in-person. When things go well, teams become more than the sum of their parts and can achieve great things. However, when things go poorly, teams struggle to accomplish even basic tasks. Leveraging Diverse Teams, your first core course of the MBA program, will provide an opportunity to better understand this variation in team performance, and explore why and how teams ultimately succeed or fail.

COMPASS CHALLENGERotman has partnered with McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s top consulting firms, and the City of Toronto to deliver COMPASS – an immersive consulting experience designed for incoming MBA students that exposes participants to the life of a consultant by tackling complex, real world challenges.Unlike a typical case competition where there are winners and losers, the COMPASS experience focuses on self-development within virtual teams where every participant receives feedback and coaching as part of the program, and works to provide solutions for a live client.Stay tuned for more details regarding the timely and exciting challenge our incoming students will be tackling this year.

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TUITION FEESTuition fees have three components:

1. Annual Program Fee2. Rotman Ancillary Fees3. University Incidental Fees

Rotman ancillary fees are charged by the School for services specific to the Full-Time MBA program. All fees are approximate and subject to change. University incidental fees are charged by the University for services that are universal to all students: student unions, campus services such as Hart House and the Athletic Centre, and electronic access fees for the cost of internet-based information access. This fee also includes health coverage and dental plan. Students with equivalent insurance elsewhere may opt-out of these plans.

Please visit the Graduate Students’ Union website for details: http://www.utgsu.ca/insurance

FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM FEESThe annual fee for 2020-2021 is:

• Domestic students: $46,270• International students: $63,020

In addition to the annual tuition fee noted above, students also submit payment for University incidental fees and Rotman ancillary fees. The University incidental fees amount to approximately $1,700 annually and include campus fees and student society fees. Hart House privileges extend to the end of August. The Rotman ancillary fees amount to approximately $700. Additional details, information and finalized amounts will be updated as available and can be found on your Tuition Fee statement.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSThe 2020-2021 University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fee is estimated to be approximately $636 and will automatically be added to tuition invoices for International Students only. You may purchase UHIP coverage for eligible dependants.More information regarding UHIP may be found at https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie/uhip

HEALTH INSURANCE – DOMESTIC OUT-OF-PROVINCE STUDENTSDomestic out-of-province students should contact their provincial health insurance provider for information regarding arranging for continued coverage while studying in Ontario.

INTERNATIONAL FEE EXEMPTIONSInternational students may qualify for an International Tuition Fee Exemption if certain criteria is met. For the most part, the criteria has to do with an international student’s status in Canada. If an international student meets one of the criteria and applies for an exemption prior to November 1st, the tuition fee for the entire academic year will be adjusted to the domestic tuition fee amount. If an international student meets one of the criteria and applies for an exemption after November 1st but prior to February 1st, the tuition fee for the Winter term (January-April) will be adjusted to the domestic tuition fee amount for that term. For details on meeting the criteria for an International Tuition Fee Exemption, please see contact the Office of Student Engagement at [email protected]

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REGISTRATION, ENROLMENT & FEE PAYMENTRegistration for the MBA Program is a multi-step process involving program registration, course enrolment, and fee payment.

STEP ONE: PROGRAM REGISTRATION All students must read, sign and submit the following forms:Due by Monday, July 6, 2020:

• Rotman Student Code of Conduct Form• Financing Your MBA worksheet• Notice of Collection Form• Award Matching Survey

The forms can be found on our Pre-MBA Portal.

STEP TWO: STUDY PERMIT DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE) Due within 2 months of offer acceptance date or July 6, 2020 (whichever date comes first): Please submit a copy of your passport, including a valid Study Permit to the Recruitment and Admissions Office by emailing [email protected]. Students who do not submit these documents will not be considered registered and, therefore, will not be able to attend classes. If admitted after the deadline date, students should submit as soon as possible, and before the first day of classes..

STEP THREE: FEE PAYMENTDue by Tuesday, September 1, 2020: Tuition fee statements will be available in late July online via ACORN: htttp://www.acorn.utoronto.caFee payments are accepted at most Canadian financial institutions; please keep receipts as proof of payment. Payment method instructions can be found on the tuition fee invoice or on the Student Accounts website at http://www.fees.utoronto.caIn order for students to be considered registered in the program, the minimum amount as stated on the tuition fee invoice must be paid by the due date. The minimum amount is equal to unpaid fees from previous session(s) plus Fall term fees. A monthly service charge of 1.5% compounded monthly (19.56% per annum) will begin to accrue on any outstanding fall term balance as of October 15. Students who are approved to access a Professional Student Loan Plan (PSLP) are required to make full tuition payment by the tuition fee deadline.

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PROGRAM FUNDING Rotman MBA students are eligible for a range of financial assistance options including loans, scholarships and awards. There are also part-time employment opportunities available to upper year students, such as Teaching Assistantships and special programs such as the Rotman Scholars. All are aimed at meeting the various financial needs of Rotman students for the duration of the MBA program.

Additional information can be found on the Registrar’s website.

ROTMAN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDSScholarships and awards are merit-based, allocated on the basis of academic achievement and involvement. However, there are some awards that also consider financial need alongside achievement.

Rotman offers a number of scholarships and awards to both domestic and international students in the first and upper years of the MBA program. Scholarship recipients are honoured during the Rotman Awards Reception in the Fall or, in the case of graduating students, at Convocation.

Entrance scholarships, awards and fellowships are administered through the Recruitment & Admissions Office. Students are automatically considered for most entrance awards and recipients are notified during the admissions process. If you have an entrance scholarship, you may subtract the annual award amount from your Minimum Payment to Register Amount when you submit your fall term payment. Entrance scholarships will be paid in late September and applied outstanding fees.

There are a few First Year Awards administered through the Registrar’s Office that require applications. Calls for these applications will go out in September.

Scholarships and awards for continuing students (2nd year) are also managed by the Registrar’s Office. The call for applications for these awards is sent out in May each year.

See the Registrar’s website for additional information on scholarships and awards.

PROFESSIONAL STUDENT LOAN PLANS (PSLP)The Rotman School has partnered with specified branches of the Bank of Montreal and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to provide MBA students with the PSLP, specifically tailored to help students meet the educational costs of the MBA degree.

Domestic students (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents) are eligible to obtain a loan amount that will cover the annual program fee, as well as all University and Rotman specific incidental fees. International students (those on a study permit) are eligible to be considered, however, students will require a Canadian resident co-signer, cash collateral or Standby Letter of Credit, and the maximum loan amounts will vary.

Please see the Registrar’s website under ‘Financial Aid & Scholarships’ for more detailed information on the PSLPs.

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GOVERNMENT LOANSEach provincial government administers and maintains a student financial aid program in cooperation with the federal government’s Canada Student Loan (CSL) program. Students are responsible for researching funding opportunities from their respective provincial government and for applying where eligible. When applying to the provincial government for assistance, students are also automatically applying to receive a loan through the federal CSL. In Ontario, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available to help supplement (not replace) the financial resources that individual students are expected to contribute.

Information about OSAP can be found online at https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal

Eligibility requirements, maximum borrowing amounts and loan repayment policies vary from province to province. Usually the assistance is in the form of interest-free loans while a student is in school, although some provinces award grants to students or offer additional assistance to students graduating with debt over a certain amount.

Most provincial loans are administered centrally through the University’s Enrolment Services Office.

LIFELONG LEARNING PLAN (LLP)Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) can use the LLP to finance their own education or that of their spouse or partner. Amounts withdrawn under the LLP do not count towards income and the RRSP issuer does not withhold taxes on these amounts. Withdrawals must be repaid over a period of no more than 10 years.

For more information, consult the Canada Revenue Agency at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca

REGISTERED EDUCATION SAVINGS PLAN (RESP)An RESP is an education savings account that is registered with the Government of Canada for parents who want to save for their child’s post-secondary education. Once the child (the RESP beneficiary) has graduated from high school and enrolled full-time or part-time in a qualifying post-secondary educational program, the Plan holder can request, on his or her behalf, to withdraw money from the RESP to help pay for their studies.

For more information, consult the Canada Revenue Agency at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/resp-reee/menu-eng.html

ONTARIO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (OGS)The Ontario Graduate Scholarships program is intended to encourage and support academic excellence at the master’s and doctoral levels. This initiative is supported jointly by the province of Ontario, the U of T and the Rotman School.

There are calls for applications each Winter (in advance of the year in which the award is to be allocated). Rotman’s Master’s level awards are available to domestic students.

Students are advised to consult the OGS section on the Registrar’s website for further information regarding eligibility requirements and application.

Application deadline for the 2020-21 awards is 1 pm EST on Friday, May 1, 2020.

FUNDING BY COUNTRYMany countries provide loans or scholarships specific to their citizens.

A list of external funding options available to domestic and international students can be found at this Rotman website: https://inside.rotman.utoronto.ca/registrar/student-finances/financial-aid-and-awards/international-student-scholarship-loan-programs/

We continue to update this page as new opportunities are found and encourage you to visit the page often.

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THE ROTMAN FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM THE ROTMAN SCHOOL The Rotman School provides student study space, lounge space, and special event space in addition to state of the art classrooms and facilities. It provides the Rotman community with a home worthy of its ambitions to be a global leader in innovative business.

YOUR FIRST YEARThe Full-Time MBA Program is comprised of core courses and elective courses in which students choose from sets of available courses. During the first year, students take courses divided into 4 terms.

YEAR 1: FULL-TIME MBA 2022

AUGUST 2020 (SUMMER)

RSM1165 Leveraging Diverse Teams

SEPTEMBER 2020 (FALL)

CORE TERM 1 (7 WEEKS, September – October) CORE TERM 2 (7 WEEKS, October – December)

* RSM1210 Managerial Economics RSM1250 Managing Customer Value

RSM1215 Decision Making with Models & Data RSM1201 Fundamentals of Strategic Management

RSM1260 Leading People in Organizations RSM1282 Statistics for Management

RSM1220 Financial Accounting and Reporting RSM1231 Finance I: Global Markets and Valuation

JANUARY 2021 (WINTER)

CORE TERM 3 (7 WEEKS, January – February) CORE TERM 4 (7 WEEKS, March – April)

RSM1211 Economic Environment of Business RSM1222 Managerial Accounting

RSM1240 Operations Management RSM2XXX Core Elective I

RSM1232 Finance II: Corporate Finance RSM2XXX Core Elective II

RSM2XXX Core Elective III

* MGA/MBA students may seek an exemption for Economics courses already completed under the MGA program. Each exempted course will need to be replaced by an additional course approved by the Academic Director.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND ACADEMIC SERVICES The Registrar’s Office (RO) is your first stop for registrarial and program enquiries. We support current students with their registration, financial needs, scholarships, awards, grades and academic records. Our team specializes in understanding university policies and procedures to ensure that the quality of the support you receive meets your personalized needs.

Our helpful and friendly front desk team is your first stop for all program inquiries. Be sure to visit us!

Room 214 Telephone: 416-978-1729 Fax: 416-946-3945 Email: [email protected]

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CLASS RESOURCES PROJECT TEAMSProject teams are utilized for course work and projects and are also intended to provide an academic student resource for individual course work and class preparation.

There will be approximately 300 students in your class. The class is divided into four sections of 75 students. The section to which you are assigned determines both your course schedule and the classroom in which you will be taking your classes for the first year of the program.

To allow students to benefit from the diverse backgrounds represented in the classroom, the MBA Office of Student Engagement will form project teams for all first-year classes. All members from each project team will be in the same section. Teams are formed using factors such as academic background, industry experience and international background.

Each section will be also be assigned to an Assistant Director of Culture & Community from the Office of Student Engagement. This staff lead will help students with in-program supports like course navigation, co-curricular and extra-curricular options and help ensure that you have the support you need to succeed in the program.

The introduction of the project teams takes place during the Rotman Kick-off Program. In addition, course specific project teams can be expected.

ROTMAN SCHOLARSEach year, upper-year MBA students are carefully selected for the Rotman Scholars Program. As students who have demonstrated academic excellence, they help support and supplement your learning in nearly all core courses during the first year of the program.

The role of the scholar typically comprises a weekly tutorial session in which s/he may expand on material covered in class; provide guidance in preparation for an upcoming deliverable, quiz or exam; and/or address specific topics which individual students are seeking clarification on. In addition to the weekly tutorial sessions, the Scholar may perform other functions such as one-on-one tutoring support for students who are facing academic challenges, individual or small group meetings prior to exams or major projects, and instructor support.

COURSE PACKAGESCourse Packages for all first year courses (excluding the core electives) are included in the ancilliary fees for all students enrolled in a Rotman MBA degree program. During the electives phase (i.e. last term of your first year and the entire second year), course packages are not included in the program fees. It is the responsibility of the student to purchase course packages directly from our provider.

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STUDENT SERVICES AT ROTMAN OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT (OSE) The OSE is dedicated to engaging and empowering students for academic, professional and personal success through experiential education, student life and international experience. You’ll first meet our team during the Pre-Program and Program Kick-Off and receive important information from us throughout the summer to help onboard you to Rotman.

Just before the start of your program, you will be connected with an Assistant Director based your section assignment. Your Assistant Director will be available to support you in several ways including academic advising, course selections, referrals to campus resources, student life and your overall health and well-being.

Questions about your MBA experience? You can contact us at the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) at [email protected] or 416.978.1729.

CAREER SERVICES (CS)CS is located on the second floor of the Rotman north building. CS’ goal is to support students with their career exploration, planning, development and execution, from pre-MBA to post-MBA. Our one-on-one coaching model ensures each student has a dedicated Career Consultant to help them navigate the job search process, throughout their two years at Rotman.

To enhance Rotman’s reputation amongst recruiters, CS’ business development team actively maintains and expands the school’s corporate relationships. These partnerships allow you to make successful connections with informed employers, and develop a professional network that can benefit you throughout your career.

Contact Career Services at [email protected] or 416.946.7953.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – HELP DESKThe IT Help Desk, located in Room 109V on the ground floor of the Rotman north building, can assist you with resetting of passwords, questions regarding the Pre-Program Portal, webmail usage and laptop setup for wireless connectivity and printing.

Contact IT HelpDesk at [email protected] or 416.946.8787.

MILT HARRIS LIBRARYhttp://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/FacultyAndResearch/BIC.aspx

The Milt Harris Library (formerly the BIC), located in Room 5005, supports the research, teaching, and learning needs of the Rotman School. The specialized digital and print collection covers a wide range of business subjects including accounting standards and guidelines; business and economics; corporate directories and rankings; and general management. Special collections include the Michael Bliss Canadian Business History collection. Database and research instruction is available for classes, groups or individually.

The Harris Library is home to the business and management research specialists of the 44 libraries within the University of Toronto Library (UTL) system, which is the largest academic library in Canada. UTL is ranked third among academic research libraries in North America, behind Harvard and Yale, and it is the top publicly funded research library in North America.

Contact Milt Harris Library at [email protected] or 416.978.3421.

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP FINANCE RESEARCH & TRADING LABhttp://financelab.rotman.utoronto.ca

Located on the 2nd floor of the Rotman north building, the recently renovated Finance Lab is a state-of-the-art facility that integrates theory and research with practice by linking classroom topics to real-time information from markets and companies. Our multipurpose Lab facilitates training and supports research across all areas of the Rotman School. The Finance Lab team has also developed two innovative learning platforms that enable simulation-based and interactive learning, the Rotman Interactive Trader (RIT) and the Rotman Portfolio Manager (RPM). A summary of some of the databases and other tools available at the Lab can be found online at: http://financelab.rotman.utoronto.ca/resources.asp

Contact the Finance Lab at [email protected] or 416.946.3296.

WELLNESS COUNSELLOR & COORDINATOR AT ROTMANRotman MBA students are able to access counselling services, by appointment, with a registered psychologist. Contact information will be made available in September.

The goal of this support is to help students clarify issues, better understand emotions, relationships and responses, and to deal effectively with challenges, so that they are able to achieve their personal and academic best. Services are offered in a safe, caring, respectful and empowering environment, which is directed towards optimizing students’ personal, academic and overall wellbeing.

Contact Health and Wellness at [email protected] or 416.978.8030.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AT UofT ACORN (ACCESSIBLE CAMPUS ONLINE RESOURCE NETWORK) http://www.acorn.utoronto.ca

ACORN is the student information service that contains data relating to a student’s admission to and academic performance at the University of Toronto. Students are able to access ACORN to change personal information (address and telephone numbers), to order academic transcripts, and print tuition fee invoices and tax receipts. It is your responsibility to keep your personal information up-to-date at all times.

Students use their UTORid (located on your TCard) and password to log onto ACORN.

FORGOTTEN PASSWORDStudents may register for the UTORid Account Recovery Service to enable convenient password reset via alternate email or SMS (mobile phone).

BUILDING SERVICES

LOCKERS, KEY FOBS, AND BUILDING CODESThe Rotman building is currently locked. Once the building reopens, we will provide further updates regarding our hours of operation, and the assignment of fobs and lockers.

Please note that, when we reopen, safety protocols including physical distancing may be in place and must be observed by all members of the Rotman community.

PRINTERS AND PHOTOCOPY SERVICES In the Rotman south building, there are four black and white printers available: two located on the mezzanine level and two in the 3rd level secure study lounge There are photocopiers available in the Milt Harris Library, 5th floor.

Photocopiers are operated using your TCard, which can be loaded with funds at Robarts Library.

STUDY ROOMS & SPACEThe Rotman School provides dedicated study areas for MBA students’ individual and group meeting needs. Students can book group study rooms for group project work on the Pre-Program Portal.

Please note that printers, photocopiers and study spaces will be available once the building reopens.

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STUDENT LIFE @ ROTMAN Whatever your interests, you will have ample opportunity to expand your horizons and get involved with clubs, organizations, conferences, competitions and events that enhance the close-knit nature of the Rotman student community. Being a student leader gives you the opportunity to partner with faculty, staff and industry people and make an impression!

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBSFor more information, visit the Graduate Business Council website: https://inside.rotman.utoronto.ca/gbc1new/

GRADUATE BUSINESS COUNCIL The Graduate Business Council (GBC) is the student elected representative organization at Rotman. The GBC acts as an umbrella for all industry, professional, cultural, sporting and social clubs, as well as a liaison with the faculty and administration at the school. The GBC Executive is comprised of upper-year students in the Full-Time, Evening and Morning MBA Programs elected to address issues and facilitate programs at Rotman.

There are a number of ways you, as a first-year student, can get involved in the GBC. First year GBC academic, sports and social class representatives are elected for each section in September. The academic reps work closely with the GBC, CS and the OSE to consolidate student feedback, while the social reps work on creating opportunities for students to interact outside the classroom and enjoy the Rotman experience.

ROTMAN STUDENT CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONSAs Rotman continues to grow in both stature and reputation, the GBC Clubs play an increasingly important role in representing the diversified interests of Rotman students. The social aspects of the Rotman MBA are an integral part of the program. With about 35 clubs and associations, there’s something for you.

Students can network informally, blow off some steam or exercise their creativity through clubs such as the Rotman Wine Society and the Photography Association; meet others who share their professional interests through clubs like the Health Care and Biotechnology, Finance or Marketing Association; or get involved with the School’s Net Impact chapter to make a difference in the community by joining the Rotman Outreach Club. For the physically inclined, there are athletic groups including hockey, rugby and golf teams as well as intramural sports teams.

Being a part of the Rotman community means you are also part of the greater community of the University of Toronto. As a student with full-time status, your incidental fees include membership to campus athletic facilities (Hart House, Goldring, Varsity and Athletic Centres), health benefits, library services and transit discounts. You are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of all that the university has to offer.

Please be advised that a large number of these services are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

U OF T STUDENT SERVICESAccessibility Services: http://www.accessibility.utoronto.ca

Accessibility Services helps students navigate their disability and related barriers, facilitate peer support and interactions, and provide various academic and social opportunities. If you’re in need of accessibility support, we recommend you reach out in June/July.

Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity: http://www.antiracism.utoronto.ca

Counselling and Psychological Services: http://caps.utoronto.ca/main.htm

Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre: https://www.svpscentre.utoronto.ca

Family Care Office: http://www.familycare.utoronto.ca

Graduate Students’ Union (GSU): http://www.utgsu.ca

Health and Wellness Services and Programs: http://healthandwellness.utoronto.ca

Athletic Facilities (Athletic, Varsity, & Goldring Centres) and Hart House: http://www.physical.utoronto.ca/FacilitiesAndMemberships.aspx http://www.harthouse.utoronto.ca

Centre for International Experience: http://www.cie.utoronto.ca

Multifaith Centre: http://www.multifaith.utoronto.ca

Student Housing Service: http://www.housing.utoronto.ca

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Hart House is a cultural and recreational escape for students, offering athletic facilities, clubs and a theatre. General membership to Hart House is included in your incidental fees. For more info, visit www.harthouse.utoronto.ca

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AROUND ROTMAN What follows is a select list of places that are regularly accessed by Rotman students.

BEVERAGES & FOOD

COFFEE, FOOD & MORE ...There’s easy access to coffee on campus! These shops also offer lunch items, assorted pastries, and snacks.

• The Exchange Café – Rotman South building • Second Cup – Rotman North building• Starbucks – in the Robarts Library cafeteria, 2nd floor• L’Espresso – south east corner of Bloor Street W. and St. George Street• Tim Horton’s – corner of Bloor and Bedford (at St. George subway)

For a full listing and interactive map showing the University of Toronto’s food and beverage services go to http://www.foodmap.utoronto.ca

For a full listing of the University of Toronto campus food locations and convenient Meal Plans, go to http://ueat.utoronto.ca

PUBS/BARS As a Rotman student, it is more than likely that you will find yourself at one of these local bars for the ever popular “Mix ‘n’ Mingles” or simply to hang out and relax:

• Madison Avenue Pub –14 Madison Avenue• Duke of York – 39 Prince Arthur Avenue• Bedford Academy – 36 Prince Arthur Avenue• East of Brunswick – 720 Spadina Avenue

ATMS & BANKSAutomated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Banks near Rotman. The closest ATMs are:

• Robarts Library, 2nd floor – TD Canada Trust• Athletic Centre,1st floor – RBC• Sidney Smith, 100 St. George St. – Scotiabank• NW corner of Spadina Ave. & Bloor St. – CIBC (inside the 7-11)• NE corner of Bedford Rd. & Bloor St. – BMO

The nearest five major bank branches are:

• Royal Bank of Canada, rbc.com, (Harbord & Spadina)• Bank of Montreal, bmo.com, (Bloor & Bedford)• Scotiabank, scotiabank.com, (Bloor & Spadina) • TD Canada Trust, tdcanadatrust.com, (Bloor & Bay)• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, cibc.com, (Yonge & Bloor)

PROFESSIONAL STUDENT LOAN PLAN (PSLP) BANKThe PSLP is available only through the following bank branches:

• Bank of Montreal – 1 Bedford Road (at Bloor Street) for domestic students • Bank of Montreal – 700 University Ave (at College Street) for international students

It is possible to open an account from your home country. This is particularly useful to make a money transfer before coming to Toronto.

Royal Bank of Canada University and Dundas branch Natalie Cherman, Branch [email protected] 443 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G2H6

Bank of Montreal Bloor and Bedford Branch (Domestic students) Meng Ya Sun, Financial Services ManagerTel: [email protected] 242 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1T8

Bank of MontrealUniversity and College Branch (International students)Margarete Cacheino, Financial Services ManagerTel: 416-979-1480 [email protected] University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X7

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GETTING AROUND PUBLIC & ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION

TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION (TTC)http://www.ttc.ca

The TTC, which includes subway, streetcar, buses and Scarborough’s Rapid Transit, is the most convenient and least expensive way to travel around Toronto. Subway hours are 6:00am to 1:30am, Monday through Saturday, and 8:00am to 1:30am on Sundays. There is also 24-hour bus service on select routes. An individual adult fare on the TTC is $3.25 one way, or three for $8.70. (Note: the TTC fare rates are subject to change)

The Rotman School is approximately one block south of St. George subway station at Bloor and St. George. This station services both the Bloor-Danforth and the Yonge-University subway lines.

POST-SECONDARY STUDENT DISCOUNTED TTC METROPASSUnlimited travel monthly Metropass for Post-Secondary students are currently priced at $128.15. Once the MBA Program begins, you will be able to get a TTC Student ID from the TTC and then use this ID to purchase the specially priced monthly Metropass from any TTC collector booth.

Prices are subject to change by the TTC. For more information on these passes, please visit https://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Fare_information/Seniors_students_and_children/Post_Secondary_Students/index.jsp

GO TRANSIThttp://www.gotransit.com

GO Transit trains and buses service the areas surrounding Metro Toronto.

Please refer to their website for train schedules and ticket prices.

GO TRANSIT STUDENT PASSThe GO Transit Student ID card is easy to obtain! You can get yours from the Campus TCard Office.

Bring your TCard to the TCard Office at Robarts Library and you’ll get your GO Student ID on the spot.

Carry your GO Student ID card when you’re travelling on the system on a student fare. You don’t want to get caught without it during a ticket check!

PARKINGhttp://www.parking.utoronto.ca

Underground parking is conveniently located next to the Rotman School. The entry to the parking lot is just south of the Rotman building. There is metered street parking available on St. George Street (2 hour maximum) and additional parking lots are available on campus (see website for locations).

Student parking permits are available to all graduate students and are sold through U of T Parking Services on a monthly or seasonal basis.

BICYCLESToronto is accessible year-round on a bicycle! A number of bicycle parking spots are available directly in front of the Rotman building. There are also over 100 spots available outside the Robarts library (located directly across the street from the Rotman building). Be sure to invest in a strong U-lock (do not use a cable lock). The Rotman School also has a limited amount of secured bicycle storage space (20 spots) in the underground parking garage, P1 level.

Spaces are managed by the Rotman Building Operations staff and are available on a first-come first-serve basis each term at a cost of $20.

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CONTACT US

OFFICE OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENTRoom 214, 2nd floor, Rotman North Building – 416.978.1729

Hours: 8:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Thursday; 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday

Website: http://ose.rotman.utoronto.ca/

When you contact the Office of Student Engagement you will find that any staff member will be happy to assist you. To make your communication with our office as easy as possible, we have a dedicated e-mail address for student inquiries: [email protected].

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR AND ACADEMIC SERVICES Room 214 – 416-978-1729

Hours: 8:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Thursday; 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday

Website: https://inside.rotman.utoronto.ca/registrar/

Email: [email protected]

CAREER SERVICESRoom 272, 2nd floor, Rotman North Building – 416.946.7953

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Summer Hours (July - August only): 9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday


BUILDING OPERATIONS & CLIENT SERVICESFront Desk, Main Floor, Rotman North Building – 416.946.7557

Hours: 6:30am – 11:00pm, Monday – Friday; 8:45am – 5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday


IT SERVICES – HELP DESKRoom 109V, Main Floor, Rotman North Building – 416.946.8787

Hours: 8:00am – 8:00pm, Monday – Thursday; 8:00am – 6:00pm, Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday

Summer Hours (July – August only): 8:00am – 7:30pm, Monday – Thursday; 8:00am – 5:30pm, Friday


ACCESSIBILITY Anyone who may be experiencing disability related barriers to their academic success as a student (especially if they were assessed accommodations in their previous schooling) is encouraged to register with the University of Toronto’s Accessibility Services. Students are advised to proactively register early during the summer months so that they may begin the school year with accommodations already in place. Once the accommodations have been assessed it remains up to the student to decide when and if they wish to use any of the accommodations provided for in their individualized accommodation plan.

Further information is available at: http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/as/register-accommodation

LOCATON AND MAILING ADDRESSRotman School of Management University of Toronto 105 St. George Street Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E6

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Note: Due to COVID-19, our offices are currently operating virtually and can be reached via email during regular business hours.

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