How do I apply?
Graduate applications are submitted through the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). For more information, see the sociology department admissions page or the SGS Future Student website.
What's the funding package?
View funding information for sociology students or browse general information about SGS awards and funding.
Do I need to have a supervisor confirmed before applying?
No. Applicants are not required to secure a supervisor prior to admission. As part of the application process applicants are asked to list faculty they would be interested in working with (up to three). Additionally, the Statement of Interest provides an opportunity for applicants to lindicate any faculty they wish to eventually be supervised by and/or work with. All applications are reviewed by a committee.
What kinds of academic supports are available once I'm admitted?
SGS hosts the Graduate Centre for Academic Communication, which runs courses, workshops, and one-on-one advising sessions for building professional writing and research skills.
If I am entering from another graduate program, can I receive a course exemption for a required course?
Course exemptions/waivers are rare. Graduate courses already taken from another program/institution would require a great deal of overlap with our courses for a waiver consideration. If you believe such extensive overlap exists, you must: 1) consult and compare the syllabus of the course already taken with the course you are taking, 2) provide a detailed written rationale for the exemption, 3) submit your request including both syllabi and your rationale to sociology.graduate@utoronto.ca where it will be evaluated in conjunction with relevant faculty teaching courses for which you are seeking an exemption.
What if I have other questions?
Browse our contact page or check out SGS's most frequently asked questions.