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The InfoBooth is your one-stop destination to get access to
all the services provided by UTMSU. The InfoBooth Staff
knows a great deal about the UofT Mississauga campus, so
come by and ask any questions you may have.
InfoBooth Staff keep the Student Centre boards up to date
with the latest on whats for sale, room bookings, and even
what events are coming up on campus.
InfoBooth ServicesContact: [email protected] or 905-828-5420
Some of the high demand InfoBooth services include:
International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
As a member of the Canadian Federation of Students, all
students are eligible for a free ISIC every year - a saving
of $20.00. The ISIC is the only internationally recognized
proof of full-time student status offering discounts on
travel-related expenses in North America, Europe, Asia and
everywhere else in between.
On-Campus Locker Rental
Lockers are available for rent in the South Building ($50)
and North Building ($25). The locker rental period begins
on June 1st, 2011 and ends on April 30th, 2012 for the
2011/2012 academic year. Students also have an option to
renew their locker at the end of the academic year. Students
also receive a free lock with the locker rental which is non-refundable. Rent your locker earlier to save yourself from the
September rush and star t using it today.
Mississauga Transit Tickets and Passes
InfoBooth offers MT Student and Adult transit tickets and
weekly and monthly passes throughout the year. Weekly
passes are available starting every Wednesday for the next
week. Monthly passes are available starting on the 25th of
every month for the next month.
Discounted TTC Metropass
The only thing more frustrating than commuting to school is
paying an unreasonable price for a TTC Metropass. Luckily,you can now get your TTC METROPASS for a student
discount price from the InfoBooth. TTC Metropasses are
available for sale starting on the 25th of every month for the
next months Metropass.
In Canada, the ISIC can get you discounts of 25% offGreyhound tickets, 35% off VIA Rail, and discounts on
international air fare. To get your free ISIC, bring a passpor t
size photo and your TCard to the InfoBooth.
Entertainment DiscountsMovie Tickets
Buy cheap movie passes at the UTMSU InfoBooth for
only $9.00 including tax. We have 2 types of movie passes:
Cineplex (valid at any Cineplex Odeon, Famous Players,
Galaxy, Scotia Bank, Silver City, or Colossus theatre) and
AMC (valid at any AMC theatre).
Yuk Yuks Tickets
Enjoy an Admit 2 ticket for this great comedy club, for
only $7.00 including tax. This is an 85% discount from theregular ticket price. Valid anytime (except special shows),
reservation required.
Student Price Card (SPC)
The SPC Card is Canadas most popular student discount
card. Save 10-15% off a ll your favourite brands including
Aldo, Bluenotes, Foot Locker, Guess, Sport Chek, The
Bay and many more. Get your SPC Card today from the
InfoBooth for only $8.50.
Other Services
Other services provided by UTM Students Union include:
Free student faxing service at SC RM 115 Club events and pub ticket sales
Free Toronto Star newspaper and maps of GTA Area
Information and schedules for transit services
On campus and off campus telephone directory
General information on specia l events and almost anything
else of interest to the University community
First aid kit and free telephone service available
Student Center InfoBooth Timings
Summer: Mon-Fri: 9 AM 5 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed
Fall/Winter
Mon-Fri: 8 AM 2 AM (OPEN 18 HRS/WEEKDAY)
Sat-Sun: 12 PM 8 PM
Hours of Operation & Contact Information
The InfoBooth also provides access to Student Center
facilities as follows:
Study Lounges
Bean Bag Lounge Multi-faith Prayer Room
Club Rooms and Ofces
Presentation Room for group meetings and activities
If you have any suggestions or feedback with respect toour services please contact UTMSU Services Team at
[email protected] or call us at 905-828-5420.
infobooth
on-campus lockers
used book store
health & dental
transit passes
food bank
tax return clinic
entertainment
discounts
Our
Services...
We are
University
of TorontoMississauga
Students
Union.
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UTMSUandUTSUrecognizesthatstudentsaccomplish
morewhenwepoolourresourcesandworktogether.
Thestrengthofour41,000membersallowsustoprovide
competitivelypricedstudenthealthanddentalinsurance.
TheHealthandDentalPlanhelpsyouwithexpensesthat
maynotbecoveredbyOHIPorUHIP.
Withtheeverincreasingcostofnewtextbooks,theBook
Exchangehasbeenhelpingstudentslikeyoutosavemoney
byhelpingyoubuyandsellusedtextbooks.Thisserviceis
whollyownedandoperatedbytheUTMStudentsUnion.
TheUTMSUBookExchangeallowsyoutodropoffyour
usedbooksforsaleatpricesthatyousetandthenbrowse
theselectionofcheaptextbooksforsale.
Costs:Thereisnocostforyou,thestudent,tosellyour
booksusingthissystem.Foreachbookyousubmitforsale,
yousetyourownprice.Thepriceisthenadjustedtoincludea10%consignmentfee(or$2.00,whicheveris
greater).Allfeesarepaidbythepurchaser.
UTMSUrunstwoseparateBookExchangeprograms
duringtheyearintheStudentCenterRoom115.
Important:UTMSUBookExchangedoesnotacceptold
editionsforbooksthatarenolongerusedbyprofessors.PleasechecktheUTMbookstorewebsitetoconrmifyour
editionisstillacceptableforthe2011/2012academicyear.
BookDropOfPeriod(toSell):
Dates:Aug29thSept13thTiming:10:00am-5:00pm
BookSalesPeriod(toBuy):
Dates:Sept1stSept20thTiming:10:00am-5:00pm
UnsoldBooksPickUpPeriod
Dates:Sep21stSep30thTimings:11am4pm
Chequespickupperiod
Dates:Oct5thOct28thTimings:9am5pm
(SCRM115)
Note:FallBookexchangewillonlyacceptbooksorFull
YearCreditCoursesandthe
FallHalCreditCourses.
FallBookExchange
BookDropOfPeriod(toSell):Dec5thDec16thand
Jan3rdJan13thTiming:10:00am-5:00pm BookSalesPeriod(toBuy):
Dates:Jan3rdJan13th
Timing:10:00am-5:00pm
UnsoldBooksPickUpPeriodDates:Jan17thJan25th
Timings:11am4pm
ChequespickupperiodDates:Feb2ndFeb28th
Timings:9am5pm(SCRM115)
Note:WinterBookexchange
willonlyacceptbooksorWinterHalCreditCourses.
WinterBookExchange
IMPORTANTBOOKEXCHANGEDATES
UTMSUsTaxClinicisaservicethathelpsUTM
undergraduatestudentswithlingtheirtaxesforFREE.
StudentscanbookappointmentsstartingMarch7th,2012by
visitingusonlineathttp://taxclinic.utm.utsu.ca/.Wele2011
TAXES.Pleasehaveallpreviousyearstaxesuptodate.
UTMSUworksinco-operationwiththeCanadaRevenue
AgencytobringthisservicetotheUTMCampus.UTMSU
recruitsandtrainsstudentvolunteerstoofferfreeincome
taxservice.
VolunteerOpportunity:Asitisastudent-runprogram,
UTMSUhires50Volunteerstohelpstudentsletheirtax
returns.Thisisalsoagreatopportunitytolearnhowto
letaxes,getinvolvedinthecampuscommunity,andgain
valuableskillsasastudentleader.Volunteerjobpostingsgo
onlineinFebruary2012.
UTMSUBookExchange HealthandDentalPlansUTMSUTaxClinicMarch13th2012-April13th2012|StudentCenterRM100 http://utm.utsu.ca/bookexchange|StudentCenterRM115
orcallat905-828-5420
Contact:[email protected](416)978-4911ext.227
UTMSUFoodBankTheUTMSUFoodBankisaserviceavailabletoallstudents
attendingtheUniversityofTorontoatMississauga.Weare
locatedupstairsintheStudentCenterinRoom242.Please
visittheStudentCenterInfoBoothtogetaccesstotheFood
Bankonweekdaysfrom8AMtoMidnight.
Wearealwaysacceptingnon-perishablefooddonations
soyourgenerosityisgreatlyappreciated.Wearealways
lookingforvolunteerstohelpoutwithrunningthefood
UPASSReplacementTheUniversalBusPassforMississaugaTransitisissuedto
studentsfromAug29thtoSep10th(ExcludingWeekends)
intheStudentCenterPresentationRoom.Ifastudentloses
theirUPASS,theycanapplyforareplacementbyvisiting
theStudentCenter,Room115.
StudentsarerequiredtoshowtheirTCardandpayafee
forthereplacementpass.UPASSreplacementsaremade
betweenthehoursof9AMto5PM(Closedduring
lunch:12:30PM-1:30PM).
Highlightsofourcoverage:
100%coverageformostcurativeprescriptiondrugs
$150allowanceforbirthcontrol(somelimitsapply)Paramedicalservices(partialcoverage)
Accidentaldeathanddismembermentinsurance
Medicalequipmentneededasaresultofanaccident
Travelinsurance(60day)
80%coveragefordentalX-raysandexams
75%coveragefordentalcleaningsanduoridetreatments
60%coveragefordentalllingsandmostextractions
Filingaclaim:
YourplanmemberIDis:SACfollowedbyyourstudentnumber,then-00(e.g.SAC999999999-00).
PleasedownloadtheBenetGuidefromwww.utmsu.ca
forspecicplanlimitsandexclusions.
ClaimformsareavailableatSCRM115andonour
website.ClaimsmaybesentdirectlytoGreenShield
(addressonclaimforms)orsubmittedatourofce.
Prescriptiondrugclaimsanddentalclaimscanbeled
electronicallyfromthepharmacyordentalofce.
HealthPlanOpt-OutOption
Youmayopt-outoftheHealthportionandreceivearefund
ofthefeeschargedtoyou,ifyouarecoveredbyanother
comparableplan.Anyonemayrequestarefundofthe
Dentalportion.Youcanonlyapplyatthebeginningofthersttermyouareeligibleforit(e.gifyoustartinJanuary,
youcanapplyinJanuary,butifyoustartinSeptemberyou
cantapplyinJanuary).Completeanelectronicopt-out
formatwww.studentplans.ca.SelectUniversityofToronto
andthenUofTStudentsUniontoaccesstheform.Refund
ChequesaremailedinlateMarch.
Youarecoveredunderourplanandautomaticallyenrolled
ifyouareafull-timeUTMUndergraduateStudent.
Formoreinformationvisithttp://taxclinic.utm.utsu.ca/
Deadlines/Opt-OutPeriods
FallSession:August29thtoOctober7th2011
WinterSession:January3rd2012toFebruary3rd2012
Pleasevisitwww.utmsu.caformoreinformation.