Newly Admitted Students

Accept your Offer

To accept your offer of admission, please sign, date and upload the completed 'Confirmation / Deposit' form you received with your offer of admission letters to the application system under ‘Admission Confirmation Form.’ Alternatively, you can submit your the 'Confirmation / Deposit' form to graduate.law@utoronto.ca. Please make sure to accept your offer by the deadline set out in your offer of admission letters.

Pay your Tuition Deposit

In order to secure your place in the program you must also pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 CAD by the deadline provided in your offer letter. The tuition deposit will be applied to your Fall term tuition installment, and is non-refundable in the event that you choose not to commence the program

You can make an online payment via MasterCard or Visa credit card by logging into your ACORN account at using the JOINid credentials that were emailed to you when you completed your application. 

Important note about online payment: When you pay online, the system will charge a convenience fee. 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.

Ifyou are unable to pay using the credit card payment service in ACORN, you can use an alternate payment option provided on the Student Accounts website (see Making Payments) and then complete the Alternate Admission Deposit Form.

Enable Your JOINid

Your JOINid is your user ID as a U of T applicant and will allow you to, among other things, apply for on-campus housing and use the U of T housing database for off-campus housing. Enabling your JOINid will allow you to access these services until you are able to obtain your TCard and UTORid.

If you are new to U of T:

You would have received an e-mail with your JOINid upon creating your application profile with the subject line "Important: your UofT JOINid". Go to the JOINid website and click on “Enable Your JOINid”. You will need to enter your student number, which is listed on your School of Graduate Studies offer letter. Follow the instructions provided in order to set up your JOINid password.

If you have misplaced the e-mail sent to you by the School of Graduate Studies in which you were provided with your JOINid, or experience difficulty 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 may continue to use it

Log in to ACORN

ACORN is the student portal in which 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 you will not be able to add or drop courses directly through ACORN as the course selection is managed by a different platform at Jackman Law.

New students must first enable their JOINid first before trying to login to ACORN. Once enabled, you may log in to ACORN. Please review the “How To” ACORN guide for additional information.

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.
• 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

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 neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident and you want to study in Canada in a program that is six months or more in length, you must obtain a valid study permit.

International students will need to apply for and obtain a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) issued by the Government of Ontario as part of their study permit application. To be eligible to apply for a Provincial Attestation Letter, students will need to accept their offer of admission and pay their admission deposit.

The study permit application process can be time consuming. International students are strongly encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure that they are able to be in Canada by the last week of August. Under no circumstances should you commence your relocation until you have received your study permit approval letter and, if necessary, a Temporary Resident Visa (Entry Visa). Please review the U of T’s Centre for International Experience (CIE) and the Government of Canada websites below for valuable information on immigrating to Canada:

The CIE holds workshops and different events to help students understand their immigration responsibilities. They have several instructional videos that newly admitted students who accepted their offers can access via Folio. Learn more on CIE Workshops, Events and Recordings webpage.

You may also contact the U of T’s Centre for International Experience (CIE) at: 416-978-2564 and book an appointment with one of CIE's International Student Immigration Advisors (ISIAs) for additional support.

Start actively searching as soon as possible! The rental market in Toronto is quite competitive (particularly close to campus) and selection will become more limited closer to September. There is a myriad of resources and services upon which you can rely in order to
find a place to live. Some of these resources are provided by the University and others are independent.

U of T Housing maintains listings for on-campus residences, off-campus, temporary and summer housing options

Residence Housing

If you are new to U of T: 

In order to apply for university residence housing, you must first enable your JOINid (see “Enable your JOINid” below).

Returning U of T students: 

Use your UTORid to apply for residence housing.

Graduate House is the only residence at U of T reserved exclusively for masters- and doctoral-level students. In order to apply, you must submit the required online application with a $100 deposit. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Students with families who are seeking family-friendly housing should consider the U of T Student Family Housing high rise units, located a 15 minute walk east of the law school. There are a limited number of units and the University is not able to guarantee a place in the buildings. Eligible students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Off-campus Housing

Off-campus housing listings are maintained by U of T Housing, but can also be found through a number of online services including PadMapper, Realtor.ca, Viewit.ca, Zumper.com and many more.

Jackman Law’s internal scholarships and awards are all allocated during the admissions process. 

Graduate students can finance their graduate legal education in a variety of ways (e.g. student loans, previous employment income, etc.) and are encouraged to independently investigate and apply for all external and university-wide awards for which they are eligible. Please review our External Awards and Other Sources of Funding webpage for more information.

Your UTORid and password give you access to a number of U of T’s online services, such as email, the campus wireless network and more.  

Your TCard is your official U of T identification (student card) and is required in order to sit exams, access athletic & student services, and obtain transit & retail discounts. All new students and those who have not been a student at the University of Toronto in the last two years must get a TCard. 

UTmail+ is the University of Toronto's email service.  All correspondence from the University will be sent to students’ UTmail+ email addresses alone, and thus your UTmail+ account must be activated before the first day of classes.

New to U of T

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.
  • New students’ UTmail+ accounts are created during the UTORid activation process. You will receive a new email address typically in the form of firstname.lastname@mail.utoronto.ca. Once activated, you may log in to your account by going to the following website: http://mail.utoronto.ca. 
• 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 U of T 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.

Enrolment refers to the process of signing up for specific courses, which happens before registration takes place. Incoming students will receive detailed instructions on the course selection process by email before course selection opens.

Certain categories of international students may apply to pay domestic fees instead of international fees. Detailed descriptions of fee exemptions are available on Student Accounts’ International Fee Exemptions webpage.

Please note that eligible international students who receive this exemption will still have to pay the mandatory UHIP fee (see “Health Insurance” below).

All students must register in their program by paying their Fall tuition and incidental fees and clearing their admissions conditions (by mailing the final, official versions of their transcripts to the Graduate Program Office).

Tuition and incidental fees for the entire academic year are posted on students’ ACORN invoices in early July. You can use the U of T tuition fee look up tool for more information on the upcoming year tuition fees (please note that this tool is informational only).

Students who will be receiving a major award/fellowship/scholarship that exceeds the amount of their Fall tuition and incidental fees can register without payment. The Register Without Payment (Fee Deferral) form will need to be completed and emailed to the Graduate Program before mid-August of the relevant academic year.

Installments

The first instalment of tuition and incidental fees is due by September 12, 2025. The exact amount will be listed on your ACORN invoice and will be titled “Minimum Payment to Register”. The second and final instalment of tuition and incidental fees is due by November 30, 2025.

Please note that late August, 2025 is the recommended tuition fee payment deadline for international students starting their program in the Fall session to ensure they are covered by the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) at the beginning of September.

It is imperative that registration be completed by the September 12, 2025 deadline. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your enrolment in courses. Minimum Payment to Register balances that are not fully paid by the September 13th deadline are subject to monthly service charges of 1.5% compounded (19.56% per annum). Further information on service charges can be found on Student Accounts’ website.

External Funding

If you are in receipt of an external or university-wide award, please review the website of the appropriate external agency or School of Graduate Studies' webpage for information regarding the terms of payment.

How to Pay Fees

1. Log in to ACORN. Click on “View Invoice” to see the exact amount of your minimum payment to register.
   1. The tuition amount that appears on your invoice does not reflect the value of any awards/fellowships/scholarships you will receive. If the amount of the award/fellowship/scholarship you are receiving is less than the "Minimum Payment to Register,” please pay the the "Minimum Payment to Register” amount by the deadline. If you will be receiving a major award/fellowship/scholarship that exceeds the amount of your "Minimum Payment to Register”  you can register without payment. The Register Without Payment (Fee Deferral) form will need to be completed and emailed to the Graduate Program before August 20th.
2. Make a Fee Payment: Learn more about how to make a fee payment in Canada or outside of Canada on the Student Accounts website. 
   Your U of T account number is displayed on the top right-hand corner of your ACORN invoice.  
   Please note that students are responsible for allowing sufficient time for payments to reach the University and to be recorded in the student’s ACORN account by the payment due date. Please ensure that you allow for several days for the payment to be processed.

Further information on registration can be found on the School of Graduate Studies’ website.

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.