Next Steps
While the steps below are presented as if they should be completed one after the other, many of them can be done simultaneously, and you are encouraged to do so. Please read through all the steps before moving forward.
If you have not already done so, please sign, date and upload the completed form to the SGS application system as the ‘Admission Confirmation Form’, in accordance with the date set out in your Faculty of Law offer letter. Alternatively, you can submit your signed offer letter and Confirmation/Deposit form to admissions.gpllm@utoronto.ca.
You must pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 CAD by the deadline provided in your offer letter to secure your place in the program.
The tuition deposit will be applied to your Fall tuition installment, and is non-refundable in the event that you choose not to commence the program. A Confirmation/Deposit form is enclosed with your admission package.
Payment by Credit Card
Make an online MasterCard or Visa credit card payment by logging into your ACORN account at www.acorn.utoronto.ca using the JOINid credentials that were emailed to you when you completed your application.
Credit Card Fees
Important note about online payment: When you pay online, you will pay a convenience fee, which is a fee billed by the Moneris credit card service provider. This fee is non-refundable, even if you decide not to study at the University of Toronto. The convenience fee, charged at a rate of 1.75% of the fee payment, is billed directly by Moneris and is not remitted to the University of Toronto.
To verify that Student Accounts has received and processed your deposit, you will need to enable your JOINid and log in to ACORN.
Payment by Western Union
If you are unable to pay via your ACORN account, you can make the tuition deposit payment as a wire transfer through Western Union (steps under “WU Global Pay for Students”). If you pay via a Western Union transfer you must email your signed Confirmation Form to Student Accounts, who will record on your U of T account when the deposit has been received.
You must submit official copies of all your post-secondary transcripts to the GPLLM program for your academic record. Your transcripts should be sent directly from each academic institution you have attended, in a sealed envelope that has been stamped or signed by the Registrar's Office.
Transcript Submission Formats
E-mailed official transcripts are acceptable as long as they are sent directly from the Registrar's Office of your academic institution.
Please note that transcripts you submit electronically or in a non-institutional envelope will not be considered official and cannot be accepted.
Mailing Information
Mail your official transcripts to the attention of:
GPLLM Program
78 Queen's Park
Jackman Law Building
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2C5You can also have your official transcripts e-mailed directly from the Registrar's Office of your academic institution to: admissions.gpllm@utoronto.ca.
A study permit is an immigration document that allows you to live in Canada temporarily while you complete your program of study. If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and you want to study in Canada in a program that lasts six months or more, you must obtain a valid study permit.
Study Permit Application Process
The study permit application process can be time-consuming. You are strongly encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you can be in Canada by the last week of August. Under no circumstances should you begin your relocation until you have received your study permit approval letter and, if necessary, a Temporary Resident Visa (Entry Visa).
Important Resources
Please review the U of T’s Centre for International Experience and the Government of Canada websites below for valuable information on immigrating to Canada:
You can also contact the U of T’s Centre for International Experience at 416-978-2564 for assistance.
You have many resources and services to help you find a place to live. Some are provided by the University, while others are independent.
U of T Housing offers listings for on-campus residences, off-campus options, and temporary or summer housing.
Residence housing
New to U of T? To apply for university residence housing, you must first enable your JOINid.
Returning Students: Use your UTORid to apply for residence housing.
Graduate House is the only residence exclusively for master's and doctoral students. To apply, submit the required online application with a $100 deposit. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit Graduate House for more information.
Family-Friendly Housing: If you have a family, consider the U of T Student Family Housing high-rise units, located a 15-minute walk east of the law school. There are limited units, and the University cannot guarantee a place. Apply early with the intention to move in as close to early July as possible.
Off-campus housing
U of T Housing maintains off-campus housing listings, which you can also find on online services like PadMapper.
Activate Your JOINid
Your JOINid is your user ID as a U of T applicant. It allows you to apply for on-campus housing and access the U of T housing database for off-campus options. Enabling your JOINid grants you access to these services until you receive your TCard and UTORid.
New to U of T?
If you’re new, you should have received an email with your JOINid after creating your application profile. The subject line will be "Important: your UofT JOINid." To enable your JOINid, visit the JOINid website and click on “Enable Your JOINid.” Enter your student number from your School of Graduate Studies offer letter, and follow the instructions to set up your JOINid password.
If you can't find the email or have trouble enabling your JOINid, please email admissions.sgs@utoronto.ca with "JOINid" in the subject line.
Returning U of T Students
If you already have a UTORid, you can continue to use it.
Login to ACORN
ACORN is your student portal where you can update your personal contact information, view your grades, monitor your fees, use the Financial Planning Calculator, access the Career Learning Network and On-Campus Housing, order transcripts, and more.
Please note that you cannot add or drop courses directly through ACORN; the GPLLM office manages course selection.
Before logging into ACORN, make sure to enable your JOINid first.
Within ACORN, you can:
- Verify that your tuition deposit has been received by Student Accounts:
- From the Finances menu, select Financial Account, then Payment History.
- Verify or update your personal contact information:
- From the Profile & Settings menu, select the relevant options.
Tip: Be sure to keep your email and mailing addresses (both “permanent” and “mailing”) up-to-date throughout the duration of your program. Correspondence from the University will only be sent to the contact information on your ACORN account.
- Add one or more Emergency Contacts to your personal information:
- From the Profile & Settings menu, select Emergency Contact.
- Verify that your tuition deposit has been received by Student Accounts:
Newly-admitted students
Visit the Get Your UTORid & TCard page for detailed instructions on obtaining your first TCard and UTORid.
- Submit a photo and documentation online by logging in here.
- Check your email for approval of your submission. Approval will be sent to the email listed on your ACORN account.
- After receiving your photo approval email, you'll get instructions to activate your UTORid using your Secret Activation Key (SAK):
- Go to uoft.me/activate-utorid.
- Enter your JOINid and SAK.
- Set up your UTmail+ account.
- Create your UTORid password and account management options.
- Once you’re on campus, book an appointment on CLNx to pick up your TCard. Remember to bring the required documentation to the appointment.
Returning students
If you have been absent from the University for two or more years, you will need to have a new photo taken and provide legal status documentation.
If you need a replacement TCard, visit the Replace Your TCard page.
UTMail+ is the University of Toronto's email service. All correspondence from the University will be sent exclusively to your UTMail+ email address, so it’s essential to activate your UTMail+ account immediately.
New students’ UTmail+ accounts are created during the UTORid activation process. You will typically receive a new email address, firstname.lastname@mail.utoronto.ca.Once activated, you may log in to your account by visiting the website.
Let us know when both are active!
Once you have activated your UTORid and UTMail+ accounts, please let us know you have done so by sending an email from your UTMail+ account to gpllm@utoronto.ca.The GPLLM program office will email you an Action Items document outlining a series of actions you must complete by early August.
You must complete the following tasks via this document:
- Submit your Course Selections (this will take place in August).
Please note that the GPLLM program office will review and approve your course selection and then enroll you in your chosen courses through ACORN. You will not be able to enroll in courses yourself, as the GPLLM office manages this process.
You must register in your program by paying your "Minimum Payment to Register" and clearing all admission conditions.
Please review all the details on our Registration web page.
Certain categories of international students may apply to have their international-rate tuition exempted and instead pay domestic-rate tuition. You can find detailed descriptions of fee exemptions on the Student Accounts’ International Fee Exemptions website.
Please note that if you are an eligible international student who receives this exemption, you will still need to pay the mandatory UHIP fee.
Domestic Students
If you are a permanent resident of Ontario, you will have provincial health insurance coverage through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Students from other provinces are typically covered under their own provincial plans, but regulations can vary. If you're an out-of-province student, make sure you know the coverage you'll have while in Ontario.
For more information, visit the U of T Health & Wellness Centre’s website.
International Students
The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is a mandatory health plan that provides you, as an international student, with basic health care coverage while studying in Ontario. You are automatically enrolled in UHIP, and the cost is included in your ACORN invoices.
Remember to show your UHIP card and present a claim form every time you use health care services. Register online, print your UHIP card, and keep it with you at all times. UHIP coverage can also be extended to eligible dependent family members.
For more information, visit the Centre for International Experience.
U of T Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) Health and Dental Plan
As a domestic student, you are automatically enrolled in the health insurance plan but can choose to opt out or include your dependents. The opt-out/opt-in period begins at the start of the term when you are first registered.
Please note that the deadline for making any changes to your coverage, including opting in or out of the insurance, is October 3rd, with no exceptions. For further information, contact the U of T Graduate Students’ Union.
We encourage you to explore the SGS Grad Hub, produced annually by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and the Office of Student Life. This resource contains information about registration, SGS awards, University-wide resources, and much more.
Additionally, check out the Faculty of Law's Graduate Health & Wellness page for important resources.