Guaranteed Admission FAQs
You are guaranteed admission to the Rotman Commerce program for your second year, on the condition that you meet the following requirements:
1. Complete RSM100H1, Introduction to Management, with a final mark of at least 67%.
2. Complete ECO101H1, Principles of Microeconomics, and ECO102H1, Principles of Macroeconomics, each with a mark of at least 63%. Students must obtain a grade of at least 63% in each of these two courses. NOTE: ECO101H1 is the prerequisite for ECO102H1.
3. Complete MAT133Y1, Calculus and Linear Algebra for Commerce with a mark of at least 63%, OR MAT135H1 with a final mark of at least 60% AND MAT136H1 with a final mark of at least 60%, OR MAT137Y1 with a final mark of at least 55%, OR MAT157Y1 with a final mark of at least 55%.
4. Accumulate a minimum of 4.0 credits.
5. All of the above must be completed within your first year of studies (by the end of the summer session) in order to maintain your Guaranteed Admission status.
Yes, you can repeat a GA required course once in order to meet the minimum grade requirement.
If you fail a GA course, you may repeat it. However, if you fail the course on your first attempt, both the first and subsequent final grades will be factored into your CGPA.
If you pass a course, but do not meet the minimum grade requirement, then your lower grade will be marked as Extra and appear as EXT on your transcript once you have taken the course a second time. It’s important to remember that you may repeat a passed course one time only as an extra credit.
Once your final grade is posted, you are not able to add a repeated course on ACORN. You will need to contact your College Registrar’s Office or RC academic advisor to help you add the course.
You may request an LWD through your College Registrar’s office anytime after the regular drop date until LWD deadline, indicated on the Academic Dates and Deadlines page. If you think you may fail a course or you realize you will not meet the grade requirement in a GA course, you should consider using an LWD instead of writing the final exam. Please speak with an academic advisor to discuss your options.
The preliminary course list for summer will be available in January and the full timetable becomes available in February. Course registration opens in early March. There are two sessions in the summer, First (F), May-June, and Second (S), July-August. A ‘Y’ course, eg. MAT133Y1, runs from the beginning of the F term to the end of the S term, i.e. May – August. Courses in the summer are condensed compared to a typical fall and winter semester so you can expect the pace of the summer courses to be twice as fast.
The preliminary course list and Summer Timetable will be posted on the Timetable Builder website once they are available. Important academic dates and deadlines can be viewed here.
Please book an appointment with an RC Academic Advisor via the RC Portal as soon as you think you may not meet the GA requirements. An advisor can work with you to make a plan going forward and provide supporting resources, should you need them. In some exceptional cases, students can request an extension in order to complete their GA requirements; this is done in consultation with an academic advisor at Rotman Commerce.
Advisors can also help you with course and program planning for your second year and beyond as well as help answer any other questions you have about Rotman Commerce, U of T, and completing your degree. They can help connect you with the many services on campus to make the most of your time at Rotman Commerce.
Yes – any payment you make now will count towards your Y2 Rotman Commerce fees. Once you have met your GA requirements and have accepted the invitation into your Specialist program, you will see additional fees reflected on your student account – those are higher, deregulated Rotman Commerce fees, and will need to be paid in early October to avoid service charges.
To better understand Rotman Commerce fees, please consult the Tuition and Fees page of our website. Once you’ve reviewed the information on this page, please book an appointment with a Rotman Commerce academic advisor to ask any questions you may have. We’re here to help!
For students who meet all of the Guaranteed Admission requirements by the end of the winter term (i.e. April), the timeline is outlined on the Enrolling in a Specialist page. For those who do not meet GA requirements until the end of the first summer term (i.e. June) or later, the pathways are shown below. In all cases, students should request their specialist during the first enrolment period found in the Program Toolkit under Limited Programs. If you have any questions about your progress, please be sure to meet with a Rotman Commerce academic advisor to discuss your plan and options.
