TO GO

YOUR GUIDE TO THE

FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM

CLASS OF 2014

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Contents
Welcome to the Rotman School......2 Getting Started................................3 The Rotman To Go Guide.............. 3 RWorld - the Rotman Web Portal .... 3 Student Card (TCard) .................. 4 Laptops at Rotman ...................... 4 MBA Pre-Program ..........................5 Rotman Ready Sessions ................ 5 International Orientation Programming............................ 6 MBA Pre-Courses and Workshops.... 6 Rotman Resource Introduction Sessions .................................. 6 Rotman Orientation Program......... 7 GBC Orientation Camp ................ 7 Program Fees...................................8 Full-Time MBA Program Fees ........ 8 Registration, Enrolment & Fee Payment .................................10 Step One: Program Registration (First Year Only) ...............................10 Step Two: Course Enrolment ........10 Step Three: Fee Payment .............10 Program Funding ..........................11 Rotman Scholarships & Awards ......11 Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) ...................................12 Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) ...................................12 Government Loans .....................13 Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) ........14 Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) ...................................14 CIHRs Science to Business Scholarship..............................14 The School ....................................15 Rotman Expansion Project ...........15 Class Resources .............................18 Project Teams ...........................18 Rotman Scholars .......................19 Team Mentors...........................19 Course Packages ........................19 Textbooks ................................20 Student Services @ Rotman ........20 Program Services Office (PSO) .....20 International Programs and Services (IPSO) ...................................20 Corporate Connections Centre (CCC) ...................................21 Information Technology Services Help Desk...............................22 Business Information Centre (BIC)..22 Financial Research & Training Lab ...22 Administrative Services ................23 Repository of Student Information (ROSI) ...................................23 Building Services .......................23 Student Life @ Rotman.................25 Student Organizations & Clubs ......25 Student Services @ U of T ............27 Around Rotman ............................28 Beverages & Food ......................28 ATMs & Banks ..........................28 Public & Alternate Transportation ..29 Rotman School Staff......................31 Program Services Office ..............31 Corporate Connections Centre ......31 International Programs & Services Office .....................................31 Rotman Location ..........................32

Welcome to the Rotman School

Getting Started...

Welcome to the Rotman School

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Rotman School of Management. As we welcome new students each year to the Full-Time MBA Program, we are always delighted by the highly-motivated individuals we meet. We are extremely proud of the quality of students we attract and over the next two years, I look forward to meeting all of you.

We have many things to be excited about this year. Not only do our internationally renowned faculty continue to be recognized through excellence in teaching and research, our building expansion project will be completed shortly. By the time you begin classes in September, you will be studying in our new state of the art classrooms and facilities!

Getting Started...
The Rotman To Go Guide
The Rotman To Go Guide is designed to provide new students with a convenient, on-the-go format of RWorld, the pre-program web portal. The guide gives an overview of the MBA program, resources in and around the School, information on pre-program activities, and preparation required leading up to the start of your first year of the Rotman MBA program.

I hope you find the information contained here useful as you prepare for the start of the program. If the answers you need are not found in this Guide, remember that the staff in the Program Services Office are more than happy to hear from you and we look forward to meeting you in the coming months!

Sincerely, y

Kevin Frey Managing Director, Full-Time MBA Program

We trust this guide will address many of your questions about your transition to Rotman. We encourage you to actively review this guide and refer to the more detailed information and materials found on RWorld as you get closer to the start of the program.

RWorld - the Rotman Web Portal

Note: All dates and information contained within this document are accurate at time of printing. For the most current dates and related information, please see RWorld.

http://rworld.rotman.utoronto.ca Your view of RWorld during this pre-program phase will allow you to: access detailed information on the MBA Pre-Program of activities that are planned to prepare you for the first year of the program, view and complete the checklist of things to do before your program begins, and learn more about the School and the Rotman MBA Program. 3

Getting Started...

If you have not already received an e-mail with your unique login and password giving you access to the pre-program view of RWorld, expect to receive it within the next few days.

MBA Pre-Program

Once your program begins, you will receive access to a different version of RWorld that will allow you to: access your course outlines and materials posted by instructors, view your course schedule, events and activities through various calendar features, submit assignments, view grades, etc.

Please note that you maintain access to the Pre-Program portal until September 30, 2012.

Student Card (TCard)

www.utoronto.ca/tcard The University of Toronto student card TCard is the official university identification and is issued to all new students. It provides access to resources such as campus libraries, the Athletic Centre and the Housing Service. It is also required for identification during exams and to pick up assignments and course materials at Rotman. TCards are issued from Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Room 2054A. You will need your admissions letter and photo identification to obtain a TCard. Please visit their website for hours of operation and further details.

MBA Pre-Program August 2012

The MBA Pre-Program is a comprehensive on-campus program of optional, noncredit, preparatory academic and professional development activities that are designed to meet your needs as a new MBA student. In addition to these skill development workshops, there are resource and administration sessions and also a number of fun, social activities that will allow you to meet your classmates and become involved in the Rotman community. The components of the Rotman MBA Pre-Program are:

Note that your wireless access account is linked to your University of Toronto Student Card (TCard). Therefore, you will need to obtain your TCard prior to completing the RWorld & Wireless/Laptop Set-up. The TCard will be available starting June 15. Students are encouraged to obtain their TCard prior to the start of the MBA pre-program in August. Additional information about acquiring the TCard can be found on RWorld.

Laptops at Rotman

Rotman Ready Sessions International Orientation Programming MBA Pre-Courses & Workshops Rotman Resource Introduction Sessions Rotman Orientation Program GBC Orientation Camp Detailed information about each of the pre-program activities will be made available on RWorld when the registration link goes live in June. Please note that pre-program dates listed in this section are tentative and subject to change.

Rotman MBA students are required to own a PC based laptop computer with a wireless network card that is compatible with the Rotman wireless network, and running the MS Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 operating system. A copy of MS Office will be given to each student during a pre-program administrative session.

Rotman Ready Sessions

For additional information on selecting a laptop, please see our frequently asked questions section online: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/laptopfaq.htm.

Summer 2012; Registration link goes live on RWorld in April All new students are strongly encouraged to attend a Rotman Ready Session at the Rotman School.This is a great opportunity to meet some of your future classmates, upper year students and staff from the MBA Program Services Office (PSO). The

Rotman Ready session will offer you the chance to learn more about the MBA experience prior to the start of the program.

MBA Pre-Program

MBA Pre-Program

International Orientation Programming

July 30 - August 3, 2012 (tbc) We want you to succeed at Rotman and so every year the International Programs & Services Office (IPSO) team offers customized orientation programs that may be of interest to international students. The workshops and sessions are aimed at helping you to settle into your new life in Toronto. These programs offer the opportunity to meet and get to know other international students, staff and faculty while learning about the School, Toronto and Canada! Participants will be taking part in information sessions, workshops, receptions, site visits and group projects that have been designed to finesse your communications skills as well as introduce you to the Canadian classroom and the Canadian business environment.

MBA Pre-Courses and Workshops

August 7 - 24, 2012 The MBA class at the Rotman School is very diverse in terms of the academic, professional and international backgrounds of our students. As such, non-credit academic pre-courses are designed to provide students with a familiarity in the core business disciplines of Accounting, Quantitative Methods and Finance.

Rotman Orientation Program

August 29 & 30, 2012 (tbc); Mandatory Attendance The MBA Orientation is a mandatory multi-day program that has been designed to launch your entire Rotman MBA experience. This interactive program will focus on a few key themes that will set the foundation for your academic and professional experience at Rotman, and get you thinking about your role in your own success.

Also offered are professional development workshops which cover important academic and professional skills such as communications, advanced modeling and components of the Integrative Self-Development Lab. Offered throughout the academic year, this is your first opportunity to begin developing and enhancing key skills that will help you achieve your goals in the MBA program and in your career. Pre-course outlines, workshop descriptions and the registration link will be posted on RWorld in summer 2012.

GBC Orientation Camp

Rotman Resource Introduction Sessions

August 31 - September 2, 2012 (Labour Day Weekend)*; Optional www.rotman.utoronto.ca/orientation GBC Orientation Camp is the 3-day student-run event in Northern Ontario. Camp is a long-standing Rotman MBA tradition and each year, it promises to be exciting and worthwhile it is a place where life-long friendships are formed. Students will have the unique opportunity to present themselves to the Rotman community in an informal setting. Through this they will benefit from the incredibly diverse experiences and backgrounds of fellow students. The registration cost to students in 2011 was $345.00. For those who are not familiar with the idea of camping, dont worry; the Orientation Committee will provide you with all the information you need in June.
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These sessions will introduce you to the resources available at the Rotman School and allow you to complete tasks that will prepare you to begin your MBA. These sessions will include: Rotman Rules & Administrative Session (mandatory) (receipt of laptop backpack, Student Handbook, Q1 course packs, MS Office, locker assignment, building access key fob, and name tent card) RWorld & Wireless/Laptop Set-up (mandatory) - tbc Introduction to the Business Information Centre (BIC) Introduction to the International Programs and Services Office (IPSO)

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Program Fees

Program Fees

In addition to the annual tuition fee noted above, students are required to submit payment for University incidental fees and Rotman ancillary fees. The University incidental fees amount to approximately $1,160*, for domestic students and $1,800 - $2,000* for international students, which covers the terms from September - end-April and include campus fees and student society fees. Hart House privileges extend to end-August. The Rotman ancillary fees amount to approximately $1,300*, which covers the terms from September - end-August. Additional details, information and finalized amounts will be updated as available and can be found on your Tuition Fee statement and on RWorld.
*Please note that the tuition fee, Rotman ancillary fees and university incidental fees are set by the University each year and are subject to change.

Program Fees

University Health Insurance Plan - International Students

The 2012-2013 University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fee is estimated to be approximately $684 and will automatically be added to tuition invoices for International Students only. More information regarding UHIP may be found at www.cie.utoronto.ca/Coming/UHIP.htm.

The fees charged for each session of registration have three components: 1) Annual Tuition Fee 2) Rotman Ancillary Fees 3) University Incidental Fees

Health Insurance - Out-of-Province Students

Out-of-province students should contact their provincial health insurance provider for information regarding arranging for continued coverage while studying in Ontario.

Rotman ancillary fees are charged by the School for services specific to the FullTime MBA program. University incidental fees are charged by the University for services that are universal to all students: student unions, campus services such as Hart House and the Athletic Centre, and electronic access fees for the cost of internet-based information access. This fee also includes health coverage and dental plan. Students with equivalent insurance elsewhere may opt-out of these plans. Please visit the Graduate Students Union website for details: www.utgsu.ca/health-and-dental.

International Fee Exemptions

Full-Time MBA Program Fees

The annual tuition fee for the Full-Time MBA Class of 2014, starting the program in September 2012, is: International Students on a Student Authorization $48,293* $50,225*

Academic Year

Canadian Citizens & Landed Immigrants

International students may qualify for an International Tuition Fee Exemption if certain criterion is met. For the most part, the criterion has to do with an international students status in Canada. If an international student meets one of the criteria and applies for an exemption prior to November 1st, the tuition fee for the entire academic year will be adjusted to the domestic tuition fee amount. If an international student meets one of the criteria and applies for an exemption after November 1st but prior to February 1st, the tuition fee for the Spring term (January-April) will be adjusted to the domestic tuition fee amount for that term. For details on meeting the criteria for an International Tuition Fee Exemption, please see RWorld or contact the Program Services Office at askpso@rotman. utoronto.ca.

Year 1 (2012-13)

$41,258*

Year 2 (2013-14)

$42,908*

Registration, Enrolment & Fee Payment

amount as stated on the tuition fee invoice must be paid by the due date. A monthly service charge of 1.5% compounded monthly (19.56% per annum) will begin to accrue on any outstanding balance as of November 15. Students who are approved to access a Professional Student Loan Plan (PSLP) or alternative loan covered under the Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) are required to make full tuition payment by the tuition fee deadline.

Program Funding

Registration for the MBA Program is a multi-step process involving Program Registration (first-year), Course Enrolment and Fee Payment.

Step One: Program Registration (First Year Only)

Registration, Enrolment &Fee Payment

All students must read, sign and submit the following forms by Monday, July 9th: MBA Program Registration Form Rotman Student Code of Conduct Form Financial Guarantee and Support Statement

Program Funding
Students entering, continuing in, or graduating from Rotman MBA programs are eligible for a range of financial assistance options including loans, scholarships and awards. There are also part-time employment opportunities available to upper year students, such as Teaching Assistantships and special programs like the Rotman Team Mentors and Rotman Scholars. All are aimed at meeting the various financial needs of Rotman students for the duration of the MBA program. Additional information can be found on RWorld.

The forms have been included with the mailing of this guide and are also posted on RWorld.

International students must also submit: Student Authorization form with valid Visa dates

Students who do not agree to the terms will not be considered registered and therefore will not be able to attend classes. If admitted after the deadline date, students should submit the forms as soon as possible.

Rotman Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships & awards are merit-based, allocated on the basis of academic achievement and involvement. However, there are some scholarships that also consider financial need alongside achievement. Rotman offers a number of scholarships and awards to students in the first and upper years of the MBA program. Scholarship recipients are honoured during the Rotman Awards Reception in the fall or, in the case of graduating students, at Convocation.

Step Two: Course Enrolment

The first year of the MBA is compulsory and all students take the same set of courses, therefore the PSO will automatically enrol students in all core MBA classes in early August of the first-year. You will be able to view your personal class schedule once you have completed the wireless set-up and receive access to the inprogram version of RWorld during the MBA pre-program.

Step Three: Fee Payment

Entrance scholarships, awards and fellowships are administered through the Recruitment & Admissions Office. Students are automatically considered for most entrance awards and recipients are notified during the admissions process. There are a few entrance scholarships that require applications and are noted on the website www.rotman.utoronto.ca/mba/financial.htm. Scholarships & awards for continuing students (2nd year) are managed by the MBA Program Services Office (PSO). The call for applications for these awards is sent out in May 2013. See RWorld for additional information on scholarships & awards.

Due: Friday, August 31, 2012 Tuition fee statements will be available in late July online via ROSI www.rosi.utoronto.ca. Fee payments are accepted at most Canadian financial institutions; please keep receipts as proof of payment. Payment method instructions can be found on the tuition fee invoice or on the Student Accounts website at www.fees.utoronto.ca

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Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP)

Program Funding

The Rotman School has partnered with two banks at specific branches: BMO (Bank of Montreal - 1 Bedford Road) and RBC (Royal Bank of Canada - 443 University Avenue), to provide MBA students with the interest-subsidized PSLP, specifically tailored to help students meet the educational costs of the MBA degree.

Domestic students (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents) are eligible to obtain a loan amount that will cover the annual program fee, as well as all University and Rotman specific incidental fees. International students (those on a student visa) are eligible to be considered for the PSLP options at both institutions, however, the maximum loan amounts may vary, and/or some students may require a Canadian co-signer. Please see RWorld under Financial Aid & Resources for more detailed information on the PSLPs.

The Rotman School pays the interest incurred on a student loan from either BMO or RBC for the duration the student is enrolled in the MBA program. Access to the PSLP is handled through the PSO. Students with non-BMO or RBC student loans are eligible for reimbursement on all/part of the interest expense incurred through the Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP). Certain conditions apply, please see next section.

Government Loans

Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP)

All students are eligible to apply for the interest-subsidized Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) through the Bank of Montreal and the Royal Bank of Canada and are encouraged to do so before considering other student loan options. Should the loan limit from the PSLP be less than the full program fees students may be eligible to receive further interest subsidy through the Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) for additional loans up to the full Program fees amount.

Each provincial government administers and maintains a student financial aid program in cooperation with the federal governments Canada Student Loan (CSL) program. Students are responsible for researching funding opportunities from their respective provincial government and for applying where eligible. When applying to the provincial government for assistance, students are also automatically applying to receive a loan through the federal CSL. In Ontario, the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is available to help supplement (not replace) the financial resources that individual students are expected to contribute. Information about OSAP can be found online at http://osap.gov.on.ca. Eligibility requirements, maximum borrowing amounts and loan repayment policies vary from province to province. Usually the assistance is in the form of interest-free loans while a student is in school, although some provinces award grants to students or offer additional assistance to students graduating with debt over a certain amount. Most provincial loan documents are disbursed through the MBA Program Services Office (PSO), however they are administered centrally through the Universitys Admissions and Awards Office. For further information, consult the section on Financial Aid at www.adm.utoronto.ca.

Any loans or lines of credit obtained for the purposes of funding their MBA from an accredited financial institution (foreign or Canadian other than BMO or RBC) may apply for this program. The Rotman School may provide a subsidy for the interest incurred on a student loan for the duration the student is registered in the MBA program.

The student will be responsible for paying the interest as assessed by the loan provider. Interest subsidy payments will be issued to students as a subsidy three times per year (March, June and November) following each term. Further information and the RISP application form may be found on RWorld.

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Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)

The School

The LLP allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to finance their own education or that of their spouse/partner. Amounts withdrawn under the LLP do not count towards income and the RRSP issuer does not withhold taxes on these amounts. Withdrawals must be repaid over a period of no more than 10 years. For more information, consult the Canada Revenue Agency at www.cra.gc.ca.

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)

The Ontario Graduate Scholarships program is intended to encourage and support academic excellence at the masters and doctoral levels. This initiative is supported jointly by the province of Ontario, the U of T and the Rotman School.

The MBA Program Services Office calls for applications each September (one year in advance of the year in which the award is to be allocated) and applications are due internally in mid-October. These awards are available to domestic and international students. Students are advised to consult the OGS section on the OSAP website for further information regarding eligibility requirements: http://osap.gov.on.ca. Please note: students in the combined JD/MBA Program are eligible to hold an OGS in years two and three only of the combined program; the fourth and final year of the JD/MBA program is not eligible.

The School
Rotman Expansion Project
www.rotman.utoronto.ca/expansion You have joined Rotman at an incredibly exciting time! We are on-track with the construction schedule and the new facility gets closer to completion every day now. With a planned opening in Spring 2012, the expanded building will more than double the size of the current Rotman School and provide even more student study space, lounge space and special event space in addition to state of the art classrooms and facilities. As the inaugural class, you will be an integral part of the expansion project opening and be amongst the first to walk through the grand new spaces!

CIHRs Science to Business Scholarship

Due to its strengths in health management and innovation, the Rotman School offers a scholarship program to students with PhDs in health-related fields.The long-term goal of the program is to strengthen the Canadian health research translational landscape by developing a cadre of scientifically knowledgeable entrepreneurs and venture capitalists and by fostering an entrepreneurial culture within the research community. For eligibility requirements and further information, please see www.rotman.utoronto.ca/health or email Rosemary Hannam at rosemary.hannam@rotman.utoronto.ca.

Hart House is a cultural and recreational escape for students, offering athletic facilities, clubs and a theatre.

General membership to Hart House is included in your incidental fees. For more information, visit www.harthouse.utoronto.ca

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Class Resources
Rotman Scholars
To better ensure that all first year students are armed with the skills for scholastic success, the Rotman Scholar program was developed. Each year, upper year MBA students are carefully selected to serve as Rotman Scholars. Each first-year core course has a minimum of two Rotman Scholars assigned to it, with additional Scholars in place to support those courses which are more quantitative in nature.

Class Resources

Class Resources

Project Teams

In an effort to facilitate project work and allow students to benefit from the diverse backgrounds represented in the classroom, the MBA Program Services Office will form project teams of 4-5 students for all first-year classes. All members from each project team will be in the same section. Teams are formed using a number of factors including academic background, industry experience, program of study and international background.

The introduction of the project teams takes place during the Rotman Orientation Program through professional team building activities.

Project teams are utilized for course work and projects and are also intended to provide an academic student resource for individual course work and class preparation.

The role of the scholar typically comprises a weekly tutorial session in which s/he may expand on material covered in class; provide guidance in preparation for an upcoming deliverable, quiz or exam; and/or address specific topics which individual students are seeking clarification on. In addition to the weekly tutorial sessions, the Scholar may perform other functions such as one-on-one tutorial support for students who are facing academic challenges, individual or small group meetings prior to exams or major projects, and instructor support.

Team Mentors

Under the guidance of a team advisor, upper year students are selected to serve as team mentors to provide support to each of the first year project teams. Through the team mentor, each project team will develop a team charter and confirm the project manager roles for each project. Throughout the first year, team mentors will be available to support the development of a positive team culture and to monitor the progress of each project team in terms of productivity and process. The team mentor may also act as a resource for areas other than team dynamic related matters.

Course Packages

Course Packages for all core courses (first year) are included in the program fees for all students enrolled in a Rotman MBA degree program and are available through the PSO in room 219.Your first term course packages will be distributed to you at a scheduled administrative session during the MBA pre-program in August. Details with regards to picking up course packages will be provided by the PSO prior to the beginning of each term. During the electives phase (second year), course packages are not included in the incidental fees. It is the responsibility of the student to purchase course packages directly from our provider.

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Student Services @ Rotman

1. A list of required textbooks for the upcoming Fall term will be posted midAugust on RWorld. 2. Starting in mid-August, you may purchase textbooks for the Fall term through the University of Toronto Bookstore at 214 College Street. Please call 416640-7900 or 416-640-5842 to ensure the textbook has arrived before traveling to the bookstore. For more information, please visit the U of T Bookstore website at: www.uoftbookstore.com. 3. Generally two weeks prior to the beginning of each term, required textbooks can also be purchased at the Innis Xpress Store (111A St. George Street, next door to Rotman). Please feel free to contact the store at 416-978-0805.

Textbooks

Student Services @ Rotman

Student Services @ Rotman

Program Services Office (PSO)

The PSO, located in room 219, is the students one-stop shop for most questions related to the MBA experience. The PSO oversees the Orientation programs, course and exam scheduling, project team assignments, grades, academic advising, tuition invoices and special letters, scholarships and financial aid, and works with the Graduate Business Council (GBC) and student clubs on a variety of topics and events throughout the school year. The PSO front desk, in room 219, also tends to be the pick up and drop off point for many assignments and examinations, so youll get to know the staff well!

Corporate Connections Centre (CCC)

International Programs and Services (IPSO)

The CCCs goal is to work in partnership with students in the process of career exploration, development and decision-making. Through this joint effort, we enhance students post-MBA employment prospects and, at the same time, enhance the reputation of the school to both prospective students and corporate recruiters. The CCC is committed to developing and maintaining long-term corporate partnerships for the Rotman School, to enable you to make successful connections to reach informed employers, and to coach you in the development of career search strategies which will benefit you throughout your career.

The IPSO, located in 225C, exists to enhance the academic and professional experience of both international and internationally-minded students in the Rotman MBA program. It provides incoming and current MBA students with a global perspective through customized programs and services.

What to Expect
Once you begin the Rotman MBA program, you will be very busy with classes, assignments, club events, career exploration and recruitment activities; however, there will be dedicated times for you to concentrate on your career as well. We will work closely with you on resumes, cover letters, professional objectives, networking and more. These sessions are meant to prepare you for the busy summer recruiting season that begins in December with job postings and reaches a peak in January with company information sessions, posting deadlines, interviews and, hopefully, summer job offers. In order to effectively manage your career path during your MBA, please complete the preliminary activities on the Your CCC tab on RWorld, available in May. 21

IPSO offers a range of programming options from orientation and communications workshops for students arriving in Canada for the first time through to international academic and career programs that provide exposure to some of the worlds most interesting and fastest growing economies. International opportunities include the International Exchange Program, International Study Tours and the new initiatives of the Doing Business Internationally Intensive (DBI) and the International Consulting Project (ICP). These international opportunities assist in the development of skills necessary to function effectively, both academically and professionally, in an increasingly multicultural and international environment.

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Information Technology Services - Help Desk Repository of Student Information (ROSI)

The IT Help Desk, located on the ground floor of the Rotman building, can assist you with resetting of passwords, questions on RWorld, webmail usage and laptop setup for wireless connectivity and printing.

Administrative Services
www.rosi.utoronto.ca ROSI is the student web service that contains data relating to a students admission to and academic performance at the University of Toronto. Students are able to access the student web service via ROSI to change personal information (address and telephone numbers), to order academic transcripts, and print tuition fee invoices and tax receipts.

Administrative Services

Student Services @ Rotman

Business Information Centre (BIC)

www.rotman.utoronto.ca/bic The mission of the BIC is to support the research, curriculum development, and educational activities of students, faculty and staff of the Rotman School of Management. The BIC will be located on the fifth floor of the South Wing of the Rotman School as of fall 2012.

The BIC offers both electronic and print resources, and a number of researchrelated services including reference, library instruction, photocopying and scanning and access to course readings.Your gateway to the extensive U of T collection and the BIC is via our website.

Financial Research & Training Lab

www.rotman.utoronto.ca/finance/lab The Financial Research and Trading Lab (FRTL) is a state-of-the-art facility that integrates theory and research with practice by linking classroom topics to realtime information from markets and companies. Our multipurpose Lab facilitates training and supports research across all areas of the Rotman school. The FRTL team has also developed innovative learning platforms and cases that enable simulation-based and interactive learning. These applications are now being used around the world.

Each time a student accesses ROSI, a personal identification number will be requested in addition to the student number. The first time you enter the system, the personal identification number (PIN) will be derived from the students date of birth in the following format: YYMMDD. After that, students should change their PIN to a more secure password. If you forget your PIN, please contact the MBA Program Services Office (PSO). It is your responsibility to keep your personal information up-todate at all times.

Building Services
Lockers
Lockers are assigned to each Full-Time 2-year MBA Program student for the duration of the program. You will receive your personal locker assignment at a session during the pre-program in August.

International Study Tours!

The International Study Tours are two week programs designed to allow students to learn rst hand what it is like to do business in the major cities of emerging markets. In 2012-2013, the IPSO is offering tours to China, India, Europe and Latin America!

Building Access
Rotmans hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 9:00pm. Access to the School from 9:00pm to 7:00am and on weekends requires the use of the building key fob. Building key fobs are issued to registered students at a session during the preprogram in August. It is your responsibility to keep the key fob secure, and abide 23

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Student Life @ Rotman

Administrative Services

Printing

Students are given a $30.00 printing credit, i.e. Printer Points, at the start of each academic year. After which, there is a cost of $0.05 per page (black and white). You may purchase additional Printer Points as needed through RWorld once the program begins.

Printers and Photocopy Services

Coin-operated photocopiers are available in the Business Information Centre (BIC). Black and white printers are available in the student dedicated study spaces.

Study Space/Rooms

The Rotman School provides dedicated study areas for MBA students individual and group meeting needs. Students can access group study rooms for group project work. You will be able to access the study room bookings on RWorld at the start of the MBA Program.

Student Life @ Rotman

Whatever your tastes, you will have ample opportunity to expand your horizons and get involved with clubs, organizations, conferences, competitions and events that enhance the close-knit nature of the Rotman student community. Being a student leader gives you the opportunity to partner with faculty, staff and industry people and make an impression!

Student Organizations & Clubs

www.rotman.utoronto.ca/studentlife

Graduate Business Council

The Graduate Business Council (GBC) is the student elected representative organization at Rotman. The GBC acts as an umbrella for all industry, professional, cultural, sporting and social clubs, as well as a liaison with the faculty and administration at the school. The GBC Executive is comprised of upper-year students in the Full-Time, Evening and Morning MBA Programs elected to address issues and facilitate programs at Rotman.

There are a number of ways you, as a first-year student, can get involved in the GBC. First year GBC academic, sports and social class representatives are elected for each section in September. The academic reps work closely with the GBC, 25

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Rotman Student Clubs and Associations

Student Life @ Rotman

A s Rotman continues to grow in both stature and reputation, the GBC Clubs play

Student Services @ U of T

an increasingly important role in representing the diversified interests of Rotman students.The social aspects of the Rotman MBA are an integral part of the program. With about 30 clubs and associations, theres something for you.

Students can network informally, blow off some steam or exercise their creativity through clubs such as the Rotman Wine Society and the Photography Association; meet others who share their professional interests through clubs like the Health Care and Biotechnology or Marketing Association; or get involved with the Schools Net Impact chapter to make a difference in the community by joining the Rotman Outreach Club. For the physically inclined, there are athletic groups including hockey, rugby and golf teams as well as intramural sports teams. www.studentlife.utoronto.ca

Student Services @ U of T
Being a part of the Rotman community means you are also part of the greater community of the University of Toronto. As a student with full-time status, your incidental fees include membership to campus athletic facilities (Hart House and the Athletic Centre), health benefits, library services and transit discounts.You are welcome and encouraged to take advantage of all that the university has to offer. Listed below are just some of U of Ts student services that may be of interest to you. More details can be found on RWorld and at these websites:

New MBA students can learn more about club activities through the Your Student Life tab on RWorld. Students can also learn more by attending the Student Clubs and Associations Fair which will take place in September.

Rendezvous @ Rotman
A monthly event designed for students, faculty and staff to relax, mingle and have fun over food and refreshments. Often featuring a fun theme such as the Sports Rec Room, LENS photography competition or the spelling bee. Co-sponsored by the PSO and GBC Clubs & Associations.

Accessibility Services www. accessibility.utoronto.ca Athletic Centre www.physical.utoronto.ca/FacilitiesAndMemberships.aspx Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity www.antiracism.utoronto.ca Counselling and Psychological Services caps.utoronto.ca/main.htm Family Care Office www.familycare.utoronto.ca Graduate Students Union (GSU) www.utgsu.ca Hart House www.harthouse.utoronto.ca Health and Wellness Services and Programs healthandwellness.utoronto.ca Centre for International Experience www.cie.utoronto.ca 27

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Multifaith Centre www.multifaith.utoronto.ca Student Housing Service www.housing.utoronto.ca Robarts Library, 2nd floor - TD Canada Trust; Athletic Centre, 1st floor - RBC; Sidney Smith, 100 St. George St. - Scotiabank; NW corner of Spadina Ave. & Bloor St. - CIBC; NE corner of Bedford Rd. & Bloor St. - BMO.

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What follows is a select list of places that are regularly accessed by Rotman students, including nearby banking, transportation and parking options. Check out RWorlds Your City tab for more information and an interactive map showing additional places to eat and other places of interest.

The nearest ve major bank branches are: Royal Bank of Canada, rbc.com, (Harbord & Spadina); Bank of Montreal, bmo.com, (Bloor & Bedford) ; Scotiabank, scotiabank.com, (Bloor & Spadina) ; TD Canada Trust, tdcanadatrust.com, (Bloor & Bay); Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, cibc.com, (Yonge & Bloor).

Beverages & Food

Professional Student Loan Plan (PSLP) Banks

The PSLP is available only through the following bank branches: 1. Bank of Montreal - 1 Bedford Road (at Bloor Street); 2. Royal Bank of Canada - 443 University Ave (at Dundas Street).

Coffee Shops

Public & Alternate Transportation

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Theres easy access to coffee on campus! These shops also offer assorted pastries, snack and lunch items. Second Cup - on-site at Rotman Innis Campus Xpress - located north of Rotman Starbucks - across the street by the Robarts Library cafeteria, 2nd floor LEspresso - southeast corner of Bloor Street W. and St. George Street Tim Hortons - corner of Bloor and Bedford (at St. George subway)

For a full listing and interactive map showing the University of Torontos food and beverage services go to www.foodmap.utoronto.ca.

Pubs/Bars

www.ttc.ca The TTC, which includes subway, streetcar, buses and Scarboroughs Rapid Transit, is the most convenient and least expensive way to travel around Toronto. Subway hours are 6:00am to 1:30am, Monday through Saturday, and 9:00am to 1:30am on Sundays. There is also 24-hour bus service on select routes. An individual adult fare on the TTC is $3.00 one way, or three for $7.80. The Rotman School is approximately one block south of St. George subway station at Bloor and St. George. This station services both the Bloor-Danforth and the Yonge-University subway lines.

As a Rotman student, it is more than likely that you will find yourself at one of these local bars for an ever popular Mix n Mingles or simply to hang out and relax: Madison Avenue Pub - 14 Madison Avenue Duke of York - 39 Prince Arthur Avenue Bedford Academy Inc. - 36 Prince Arthur Avenue

ATMs & Banks

Discount TTC Metropass

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Banks near Rotman

The closest ATMs are: Innis Xpress Store (just north of Rotman) - third party ATM;

Unlimited travel monthly Metropass for Post-Secondary students are currently priced at $104.00. Once the MBA Program begins, you will be able to get a TTC Student ID from the TTC and then use this ID to purchase the specially priced monthly Metropass from any TTC collector booth. For more information on these passes, please visit http://utsu.ca/section/1078. 29

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Program Services Office
Room 219, 2nd floor 105 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 3E6 416.978.1729

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GO Transit
Hours: 8:00am-6:30pm, Monday - Thursday* 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday
* Note: Ofce closed 11:00am-12:00noon eachWednesday.

www.GOtransit.com GO Transit trains and buses service the areas surrounding Metro Toronto. Please refer to their website for train schedules and ticket prices.

Discount GO Passes

When you contact the MBA Program Services Office you will find that any staff member will be happy to assist you. To make your communication with our office as easy as possible, we have a dedicated e-mail address for student inquiries: askpso@rotman.utoronto.ca.

All full-time students are eligible to apply for the discounted GO Transit pass.You will need to fill out the application form available at the PSO, room 219. The form is given to the Registrar to sign and then you will be notified via e-mail when the form is available for pick up. The completed form is to be submitted to GO Transit as per their instructions. Hours: Summer Hours:

Corporate Connections Centre

Room 207, 2nd floor 105 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 3E6 416.946.7953

Questions regarding GO Transit passes may be directed to the PSO, room 219 or to askpso@rotman.utoronto.ca.

9:00am-5:00pm Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday (July - August only)

Parking

www. parking.utoronto.ca Underground parking is conveniently located next to the Rotman School. The entry to the parking lot is just south of the Rotman building. There is metered street parking available on St. George Street (2 hour maximum) and additional parking lots are on campus (see website for locations).

The staff at the Corporate Connections Centre is committed to providing a high level of career development support for all students in the Full-Time MBA program. Students are always welcome to contact the CCC to arrange individual appointments with our staff to discuss personal job search strategies. Feel free to contact us at ccc@rotman.utoronto.ca.

Student parking permits are available to all graduate students and are sold through U of T Parking Services on a monthly or seasonal basis.

International Programs & Services Office

Room 225C, 2nd floor 105 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 3E6 416.978.7955

Bicycles

A number of bicycle parking spots are available directly in front of the Rotman building.There are also over 100 spots available outside the Robarts library (located directly across the street from the Rotman building).

Hours: 8:00am-6:30pm, Monday - Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday The staff at the International Programs & Services Office is available for advice and counsel on a number of international queries, whether educational or personal. Drop by the office or to contact us through: mbainternational@rotman.utoronto.ca.

The Rotman School also has a limited amount of secured bicycle storage space (20 spots) in the underground parking garage, P1 level. Spaces are managed by the Rotman Building Operations staff and are available on a first-come first-serve basis each term at a cost of $20.

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Take a walking tour around St. George Campus. Tours are offered seven days a week and are free of charge.

Bookings are not required for grounds under 8 people. Call 416.978.5000.

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