RC Start Up
RC Start Up is an all-inclusive program that runs during the summer before you start classes. It is designed to support and prepare you as you transition from high school to university, incorporating Rotman Commerce’s Academic Advising and Student Life Offices, along with the Faculty of Arts & Science’s Arrive Ready summer series. We understand that adjusting to a new environment, a new city and a new learning style can take time, which is why we encourage your active participation.
Registration will open in June and all students who have accepted their offer will be invited by email. Check back throughout the spring for updates.
Arrive Ready
Meet other incoming Arts & Science students and stay on top of your first-year planning during weekly webinars hosted by the Arrive Ready mentor team. Gain valuable insights on how to make the most of your first year with clubs, study groups, research opportunities, experiential learning and on-campus jobs – all key ways to build your academic and work experience, make friends and explore your interests on campus.
Some webinars will also be co-hosted by faculty and staff. These sessions are open to all incoming first-year students in the Faculty of Arts & Science. You are welcome to drop in at any time and stay for as long as you would like during the session.
Academic Advising Sessions
Explore common topics of interest before course enrolment opens in mid-July. These webinars are an ideal compliment to the Faculty of Arts & Science’s Arrive Ready summer programming. Learn more and register for each session below.
Ready for Course Enrolment Session
Monday July 7th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Online
Learn everything you need to know about Course Enrolment to successfully choose your Rotman Commerce courses and build your first-year schedule. We’ll cover the BCOM degree and specialist requirements, your required and recommended courses and First Year Learning Communities (FLCs). Meet the RC Academic Services team and find out about the wide variety of resources available to help you succeed academically.
Course Enrolment Basics & Transfer Credits
Monday July 14th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webinar
Please review the recording of the “Ready for Course Enrolment” session from July 7th prior to attending this session!
In this session, we’ll address the following questions (but please bring your own as well!):
- How will course enrolment work?
- What should I consider when choosing my elective course(s)?
- Should I consider a higher-level Math course?
Learn the key benefits of IB and AP transfer credits, which can count toward your program requirements
Course Enrolment – Academic Policies, Important Dates, FLCs
Wednesday July 16th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webinar
We encourage you to review the recording of the “Ready for Course Enrolment” session from July 7th prior to attending this session!
We’ll also breakdown key policies and dates every student needs to know, such as adding and dropping a course, Late Withdrawals (LWD), the ever-important credit/no credit (CR/NCR) option and more!
Lastly, learn more about FLC and how to make the most of your First-Year Learning Community. Some of our Peer Mentors will be on hand for your questions!
**First day of Fall and Winter course enrolment for first-year students is on July 17, 2025.
Last-Minute Questions, Final Q&A before September – Ask Us Anything
Thursday July 17th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webinar
This session is a free-for-all! We welcome questions on any topic of your choice, including any final questions you might have about course enrolment!
**First day of Fall and Winter course enrolment for first-year students is on July 17, 2025.
PRE U of T Panel for Incoming First-Year Students
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
MC102, Mechanical Engineering Building, 5 King’s College Rd, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8
PRE U of T is an annual intercollegiate Orientation event which aids in the academic transition for incoming first year students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. The program is designed to introduce students to their area of academic study and to help students develop strategies for academic success by connecting students with professors and upper-year students in their program of study. During PRE U of T, first-year students attend one of six sessions based on their academic stream. In each of these sessions, these students hear from a panel that is made up of faculty members and upper-year students in their program of study.
Orientation
August 20 to September 12, 2025
Our first-year orientation will introduce you to the ins and outs of life at Rotman Commerce.
Separate from your College orientation, Rotman Commerce orientation events are specifically geared to our students. You’ll get an introduction to our student organizations and the RC Houses, and gain some tips on how to make the most out of your first year—both in and out of the classroom.
First-Year Learning Communities (FLCs)
Our mission is to provide students with the knowledge, resources, and social support to help ease the transition experience to have an academically successful first year. First-Year Learning Communities (FLCs) introduce you to the opportunities, culture, and benefits of the campus and its surrounding community – all in a laid-back, student-led atmosphere.
Each FLC is comprised of 25 to 30 students and provides first-year students with the opportunity to meet classmates, develop friendships, form study groups, and develop academic and personal skills that will help you adjust to university life.
Our FLCs are run by upper-year peer mentors who have been in your shoes and know what it’s like to be in first year. And to help you make friends in your classes, we try to ensure that your FLC-mates are enrolled in the same required first-year sections with you so you’ll always know people who can support you in your studies!
Contact us at rotmancommerce.flc@utoronto.ca to learn more.
