Faculty of Education Office of Student Services team
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services staff are available for walk in inquiries and online advising support.
Summer Office hours starting May 15th
Walk in: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Fridays 9:00am to 3:00pm
Phone: Monday to Thursday, 10:00am to 3:00pm and Fridays 10:00am to 2:00pm
We are located in 128 Winters College Phone: 416-736-5001
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Welcome to the Toronto Metropolitan University BA Early Childhood Studies students and the Waaban Indigenous BEd students who started the teacher education programs Tuesday, May 4th. Reminder, look at the Google calendar to see class plans (dates/time).
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BA Educational Studies students - study abroad winter 2027
In May the 91亚色 International Global Learning Team are hosting information sessions to provide all the details BA EDST students need for Study Abroad Opportunities including Exchange, Global Internship/research, Partner Summer Schools and Faculty-led Study Abroad Courses!
- Go Global Study Abroad Information Session (Winter Academic Exchange)
- via Zoom on May 20, 2026 10:00am (EST)
- Eligibility: All students (not BEd students)
To learn more, simply register for the session(s) that pique your interest. Can't make it to the session(s)? No worries! Come to our 1:1 drop-in session with details in the signature below. Spread the word to your 91亚色 peers and friends! Register now and dive into the possibilities that await you!
More information sessions in regard to different study abroad opportunity every month, please stay tuned to our Instagram account for future updates on the study abroad programs.
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BEd students moving into Year 2 for 2026-27 Information Sessions
The Undergraduate Program Office will be offering two information sessions for those students in the BEd program who will be enrolled in Year 2 this F/W 2026-27 session. This includes all BEd cohorts 鈥 Catholic Education Centre, Keele campus, Markham campus and Glendon campus. Those students who cannot join the session we will be recording it and posting in the June 2026 newsletter. Please select one of the dates to attend.
Advising packages for BEd yr. 2 (Semester 3 and 4) 2026-27
The Students Services team will be working on the Yr. 2 Advising/Enrollment packages for the 2nd year of the teacher education program. Once the packages are complete, they will be sent by email to all students returning and continuing in the BEd program this September. Included in the package will be the courses, Monday - Friday class schedule (google program calendars), EDUC elective choices, ED 2 Practicum meetings, reminder to reapply for Police Record Check/VSS and any other important dates for FW 2026 academic year. We plan to have the packages ready the week of June 1, 2026.
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BEd students ED Electives - EDUC XXXX 3.00 cr
Reminder BEd students need to have the following number of ED/EDUC electives over the two years of the program. Not each year.
Maximum numbers of electives completed for the BEd:
Primary/Junior candidates must complete a total of three elective courses - one math based, one language/literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Junior/Intermediate candidates must complete a total of two elective courses - one Math or Literacy based and one open choice to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Intermediate/Senior and Technological Education candidates must complete a total of three elective courses to satisfy their BEd degree requirements.
Glendon FSL BEd 鈥 PJ and JI one Math elective and IS one open elective.
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Grade requirements for the Bachelor of Education
- Students will be ineligible to continue in the Bachelor of Education teaching certification degree / program if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any course taken for education credit.
- 1st year BEd students are required to successfully complete the ED/EDPR 2000 (PASS grade) school-based practicum placement.
- 2nd year BEd students are required to complete (with PASS grades) the three school-based practicum placements (EDPR 2000, EDPR 3000 and EDPR 4000)
School placements are supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher. Students are required to complete all practicum days successfully in order to complete their degree programs. Further details on the practicum experience can be found online.
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Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT)聽聽Reminder the Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) is a certification requirement for teachers who will be certified in Ontario. Year 2 BEd students should be planning to do the test prior to June 2026 convocation. But this is not a requirement for graduation. The test is developed and administered by the聽, and successful results will be sent directly to the聽.聽Please visit the information shared by OCT:聽/edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2024/09/2024-MPT-Infosheet-EN-PUBLISH-3.pdf
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Convocation Ceremonies
Taking part in your convocation ceremony is a memorable occasion and we strongly encourage all graduating students to attend and celebrate this milestone with family and friends.
The Faculty of Education ceremony will be held on Friday, June 12th
RSVP
Students who are deemed potentially eligible to graduate in June 2026 or who have graduated in absentia in February 2026, will be sent an invitation to Spring 2026 Convocation by email with instructions on how to RSVP online for their ceremony. Completing the RSVP form will let the University know that you are attending your ceremony and will ensure your robe rental is arranged. Please visit /convocation/ for more information.
Please note: Concurrent BEd students currently do not have the opportunity to RSVP for the ED convocation ceremony (#4, June 12, 2026) yet, as your BEd degree audit is still in progress. Once your final grades have been reported, the audit process can be completed, and Consecutive and Concurrent BEd candidates should have access to RSVP for the ED convocation ceremony.
Your final practicum has just wrapped up, so we expect the grade to be reported in short order. In the interim, just hold off: the record will be updated shortly, and you will then have a choice of ceremony.
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June 2026 graduation - BEd students鈥 Full membership with OCT
BEd students graduating in June 2026 will be applying to the Ontario College of Teachers to become a certified member. There are several steps students will need to take to ensure there are no delays nominating BEd graduates. Full nomination to the Ontario College of Teachers by the Faculty of Education will not be submitted until late May / early June 2026 when final grades and practicum days are completed successfully.
- Review the OCT application information at
- Apply for OCT membership/registration: Visit: select Members and then Create an Account. In order for the BEd Student Services Office to send your recommendation, we require the six-digit OCT registration number for each graduating teacher candidate.
- Submit the six-digit Ontario College Teachers (OCT) registration number by June 1, 2026, to the Faculty of Education. The online form is available on the Faculty of Education website. Teacher candidates who submitted Transitional OCT request Mach form can skip this step.
- Graduate (degree audit review): Only Concurrent BEd students needed to apply to graduate online using the convocation website at Deadline was March 1, 2026. Students in the Consecutive BEd model will be automatically reviewed for degree completion.
- Send Transcripts to OCT ~ Graduating BEd teacher candidates will need to order all post-secondary transcripts and be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers. The Faculty of Education cannot order students transcripts; it鈥檚 the responsibility of students. When ordering transcripts, please indicate that you wish for your 91亚色 transcript to be sent after degree completion. Please order your transcript while completing your OCT application, using the OUAC Transcript Request available at
- Recommendation to OCT - The Faculty of Education will only send your recommendation to OCT following degree(s) completion. Transcripts ordered by the student and the recommendation sent by the Faculty of Education are required for certification.
This will also include the Toronto Metropolitan University ECS BA/PJ BEd students completing the teaching program requirements end of July and requested the Transitional Certificate.
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BA EDST students moving into Level 4 and plans for ED/EDST 4999 6.00
BA students who are moving into level 4 for FW 2026-27 (will have completed ED/ EDST 3999) can plan one of the two ED/EDST 4999
Experiential Education options.
- The 4999
- C4: Cross - Campus Capstone Classroom
Students interested in the C4: Cross Campus Capstone Classroom must apply for the C4 Fall/Winter 2026/2027 session. Registration is open now for the C4 option and can plan to attend an information session to get more information on this.
Please note, there is a summer offering of C4 (C4 Sprint 3.00 credits) If students enrolled in the summer option, they cannot enroll in the FW 2026-27 C4 section. More information is available at /c4/apply-for-c4/full-year-c4-6-0/
BA Educational Studies students enrolling in ED/EDST 3999 6.00
Information Session for students moving into Level 3
The Office of Students Services will be providing a virtual information session for BA students moving into level 3 (level 3 = 54 credits complete by end of summer) this September. The session will be offered on Friday, June 5th at 11:30am. We will discuss courses planned for FW 2026-27, program requirements, how to review your Degree Progress Report, and for those students who will have completed a minimum of 54.00 credits by August 2025, enroll in EDST 3999 - Experience, Inquire and Contribute (EIC). The EIC offers learning placements within the community or in related organizations as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies program. The placements are workplace-based learning to put theory to practice in the field of learning and education. Register:
Required: Students enrolling in ED/EDST 3999 6.00 must have a VSS for the academic year 2026-2027. Please apply early, so that your new VSS has an issue date of July 1, 2026. The session will be recorded for those students who cannot join us.
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BA EDST students moving into level 2 (2nd year for FW 2026)
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services offered two virtual information sessions on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:30am and 2:30pm for students that are completing their first year in the program. The session was
BA Educational Studies Students - Program requirements
Students pursuing the BA Educational Studies program should look at the Degree Progress Report, to keep track of courses completed and what may still be required. For the degree Academic regulations and requirements visit Academic Calendars at
Important Dates&苍产蝉辫;鈥 BA Educational Studies students
BA Educational Studies students needing to add, drop or switch section please be familiar with the Current Students Important Dates. The information posted is relevant to each term. Students find classes and exams start/end dates, co-curricular days and reading week, add/drop deadlines, holidays, University closings and more. Be familiar with the Course drop refund dates too
The Faculty of Education Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Development
Students must be registered in the in the Honours BA (Educational Studies) program and complete the requirements concurrently. This degree requires the completion of 120 credits. Students must complete the BA major 42.00 credits in Educational Studies and must achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least C+ (5.0).
How to plan for the certificate:
ED/EDST3500 3.00 Introduction to Educational Development second or third year of study.
ED/EDST3510 3.00 Teaching and supporting teaching online. You may take this at the same time as EDST3500, or after completing 3500, second or third year of study.
ED/EDST4998 6.00 Advanced Studies and Practices in Educational Development. After completing the other two courses. Likely in your 4th year of study.
Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools 鈥 Who Should Attend
BEd students who will be completing their first or second year of the BEd and interested in preparing to teach in Catholic schools. NOTE: This course is open only to 91亚色 Faculty of Education undergraduate students. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 additional qualification. Students who are in the CEC BEd (Catholic Education Centre) cohort will have completed EDUC 3000 鈥淭eaching in the Catholic Schools鈥 in their first year of the BEd. Therefore, do not need to register.
Course Format
Fully Online
Offered in the Fall and Winter sessions
A Certificate of Completion is provided upon successful completion.
To Apply & Fees
For actual dates, locations and session offerings,
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Students with a diagnosed disability are encouraged to connect with 91亚色鈥檚 Accessibility Services (SAS). Their office provides academic accommodation and support to students with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission鈥檚 Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities and 91亚色 Senate Policy on Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities.
Mental Health and Wellness at 91亚色 U . Students needing assistance or support beyond their course work are encouraged to visit the resources available to them at YU. .
As well, students needing non Academic Counselling can contact Student Counselling and Development (SCD) This unit helps 91亚色 students to realize, develop and fulfill their personal potential in order to maximally benefit from their university experience and manage the challenges of university life. Students come to SCD because of a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body image as well as issues related to sexuality, short-term individual, couple, and group counselling, crisis intervention and consultations regarding students in distress/crisis and issues related to overall mental health.