Current Students FAQ
Q - What is unique about the B.Ed.program?
A - The B.Ed. year will be different from any past learning experience. The focus of the program is not on "getting grades" but on building competency as a teacher. Some assignments will be individual and some will be group work, but most assignments will be practical. Assignments are more frequent, shorter and there are few papers assigned. There is less of a need for textbooks, as this is a laptop program.
Assessment in the program is based on numerous assignments as well as professionalism. There are few, if any, tests or exams in the program and assignments are not given during the Field Experience time periods.
Q - What is the approximate cost of text books?
A - There are few textbooks in the program as it is primarily a laptop-based program. Cost is minimal.
Q - What is Program Start Day?
A - Program Start Day is designed to provide orientation to the building and the B.Ed year. It takes place in mid-August and key information is distributed.
Q - What are Field Experience Fridays?
A - Fridays are either Field Experience/Professional Development days or reflection & study days. Please refer to your calendar for the most current information. Friday PD days may be half days or full days.
Q - What is the classroom/university dress code?
A - The "dress code" for the Faculty of Education is to dress appropriately and in a way that reflects positively on you as a teacher candidate.
Q - Do we have access to gym facilities on the main campus?
A - Yes. Gym access is included in your ancillary fees.
Q - Has the location for the international teaching program for 2010 been decided?
A - The international placement has not been determined for 2010. It will be announced once this determination has been made.
Q - How do we log on to MyCampus?
A - Your MyCampus username is your student identification number (e.g. 100234567) and the initial password is your date of birth in the format MMDDYY. If you do not have a birth date on file, the password will be your postal code. You will have access to MyCampus after your registration is complete in early July.
Q - Is the Teaching Kindergarten class available after graduation?
A - No - electives are only available during your time in the B.Ed. program.
Q - What are the due dates for tuition fees?
A - Please see Tuition Fees + Payment on the Faculty of Education website at
Q - Are there entrance scholarships available for students?
A - Please see Scholarships on the main page of the UOIT website for information on scholarships at UOIT.
Q - Is health/dental insurance mandatory?
A - Students may decline coverage for either or both plans (health/dental) by going to www.aclassociates.com/sadcuoit.htm and completing the online opt out form. You will be asked to provide the name of the insurance company, policy number and name of the person who has the plan. Please click here to see the following link for deadline dates, terms and conditions .
