Covid-19 Updates: Health & Safety
Last Updated: February 24, 2021
International Foundation Program
The International Foundation Program (IFP) for the 2020-2021 Fall/Winter and 2020 Summer semesters will continue as scheduled.
Information by Faculty
- Faculty of Arts & Science – UTogether at A&S
- Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering – Latest Information Regarding Covid-19
- John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design – Important Covid-19 Information
- Faculty of Music – Covid-19 Winter 2021 Update
Going on Campus?
Remember to submit your required self-assessment before you visit any one of the three U of T Campuses. Find out on the UTogether 2020: Covid-19 self-assessments page. Complete your self-assessments on UCheck.
Applications for undergraduate programs are the University of Toronto are now open on the OUAC. For information on how to apply to U of T, check our How to Apply page and the Admissions website. Please pay close attention to all application and document deadlines.
For admission updates, please continue to check the Admissions website here: Admission Update Regarding Coronavirus Covid-19
What’s new for 2021?
As much as we’d like to see students on campus for our summer programs, everyone’s health and safety is our priority. As we continue to monitor public health guidelines and travel limitations here in Toronto, we will only be offering online programming for Summer 2021. We are hopeful that we will see ongoing improvements in the number of COVID-19 cases and we hope to see you all in Toronto for Summer 2022!
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Message from the Director
For 25 years, the International Programs Office has operated with a dedicated emphasis on student experience and safety. This persistent emphasis guides us as we come against the grim challenge of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluating the factors whether to continue our summer program offerings.
Like you all, the University of Toronto and the International Programs Office have been observing the global impact of COVID-19. Travel logistics and travel restrictions have become increasingly difficult to navigate; travel-related self-isolation is necessary however challenging; physical and social distancing cannot be ignored and is the responsible action required.
Given the extensive impact and the uncertainty moving forward, we have made the incredibly tough decision to cancel our summer programs for 2020. In these unprecedented circumstances and keeping with the recommendations from public health officials, we are acting to reduce the concentration of people on campus, and in our residences, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, instructors, faculty, and staff. These programs include the Youth International English Programs, International English Programs (18+), Pre-University Programs, Engineering University Preparation Program, and the Daniels Architecture Bootcamp. The International Foundation Program (IFP) for the 2020-2021 Fall/Winter and 2020 Summer semesters will continue as scheduled.
We understand, and share, the deep disappointment this brings. Even though we won’t get the opportunity to meet you in person this summer, we still want to stay connected! To stay positive and support each other as a global community, we will reach out to you and your family with online events and programming in the coming weeks.
When the time is right and it is safe for us to come together again, we hope to welcome you to the University of Toronto in 2021.
Stay safe and healthy,
Hong Si
Director, International Programs, New College
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto has continued to carefully assess the global COVID-19 pandemic, consider the advice of public health authorities and the safety of our community. We want to assure you that our response is guided by the need to ensure the health of our community, and the continuity of our academic and business activities.
At this time, the University of Toronto’s operations continue, and all three campuses will remain open with measures in place. The University of Toronto and the International Programs Office are also working on contingency and continuity plans in the case that the situation worsens.
As of March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada will be closing borders to most non-citizens and non-residents. There will also be a requirement for any travellers arriving in Canada to self-isolate for 14 days. We understand that this will cause concerns for any students considering and planning to attend our programs this year. The International Programs Office currently does not foresee this situation affecting our programs, however, our team will be closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available.
For the most up to date information from The University of Toronto, please follow this link, but for any program-specific inquiries please contact the International Programs Office directly.
The International Programs Office is currently working remotely. If you wish to contact us, please send us an email at internationalprograms@utoronto.ca, or any of the program-specific emails, and our team will be happy to assist you.
If you have any further concerns about the programs, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to get back to you in a timely fashion.
We hope that you and your loved ones remain safe and strong during this challenging time, and we look forward to seeing you at our programs!
International Programs Team
Registration Deposits
As of today, March 23, 2020, until further notice, we will no longer be requiring students to submit a deposit to register for the 2020 Youth International English Program and the 2020 Pre-University Programs. Students may complete the application through the portal here.
The International English Program will still require a $175 registration fee for registration.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding deposits, please contact us at internationalprograms@utoronto.ca.