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Scheduled Server Maintenance

Please Note: All University Registrar’s Office applications and portals that are accessed via the URO HUB will be unavailable on December 1, 2025, 8:30am – 12:00pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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Phishing Emails

Phishing emails: Some students have been receiving phishing emails. Any communication sent from the University of Toronto will never ask you to click on or send personal or financial information to an external login or email. Learn more about phishing emails and how to report them.

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Holiday Closure

Client Services and Convocation front desk and phone lines will be closed for the holiday break from Tuesday, December 23 at 12:30pm to Friday, January 2, 2026. We will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:30am. Happy Holidays!

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Holiday Closure

Client Services, Transcripts and the Office of Convocation will be closed on Friday, August 1 and Monday, August 4 for Presidential Day and the Civic Holiday. They will be re-opening on Tuesday, August 5 (Client Services at 1:00pm and the Office of Convocation at 9:00am).

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Convera Maintenance

Please note: Convera will be down for scheduled maintenance on Friday, August 15th, 2025, from 9:00pm – 5:00am EDT. If you are planning on using Convera for payments, please so do before 2:00pm EDT on August 15th to avoid payment delays.

University of Toronto Student Grants

University of Toronto Grants assist domestic and international students with unforeseen financial emergencies which impact their ability to progress academically. It is expected that prior to applying for this grant, students will have explored all sources of funding such as family support, savings, study period income, government student financial assistance programs, daycare subsidies, and bank lines of credit as appropriate.

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Undergraduate Grants

Application deadlines may vary, check with your Registrar’s Office as dates by faculty, college, or campus may vary slightly.

  • Fall-Winter (2025-26) Undergraduate Grant Application will be open on the following dates:
    • September 2, 2025
      • Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
      • Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
      • University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
      • University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
      • Transitional Year Programme (TYP)
    • October 6, 2025
      • Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
      • Faculty of Music
      • Faculty of Arts & Science
        • Innis College, University College, Trinity College, Victoria College, St. Michael’s College, New College, Woodsworth College
  • All applications will close March 27, 2026 (5:00 pm)

Step 1: Log in to the Undergraduate Grant Application Portal.

Step 2: Select “Start New Application” and complete all sections.
You may save the application as a draft and complete it at a later date. 

Step 3: Once complete, select “Submit” at the end of the form.

Step 4: Your faculty, college, or campus will review the application and will forward their recommendation or decision to the University Registrar’s Office.  

It may take 4-6 weeks for a decision to be made on your grant application. During the start of each semester during the months of September, January and May, the processing times will be slightly longer. 

To view the status on your grant applications, log in to the Undergraduate Grant Application Portal.

If approved, you will be able to view the grant payment information on ACORN, under the Awards & Financial Aid section of your ACORN account. 

If you have questions regarding the grant application, please contact your faculty, college or campus for assistance.  

Graduate Emergency Grants

Graduate students can access financial support from a variety of sources. It is expected that prior to applying for financial assistance and need-base grants and awards, students will have explored all sources of support such as OSAP or other government assistance programs, bank loans and student lines of credit, family support, personal savings, daycare subsidies, summer and study period income as appropriate.

Research Stream Students Professional Degree Students

Graduate students who have encountered an unforeseen financial emergency during their program should inquire about the availability of emergency grants. SGS Emergency Grants are not intended to replace or make up a shortfall in OSAP, other funding sources, or serve as routine or long-term support, but aim to provide short-term, immediate relief during a financial crisis and/or unexpected expenses due to COVID-19. Graduate students are encouraged to inquire with their Faculty Registrar’s Office for available resources or the School of Graduate Studies.

SGS Emergency Grants

Resources

Please contact your faculty, college, or campus for instructions regarding additional grants available.