How do I get help with academic or financial issues?

If you have questions regarding academics, finances, and anything else at the University, the “Contacts & Resources” tab on ACORN’s “Need Help?” page directs you to the appropriate office. This page also provides links to helpful resources that may answer your questions. 

  1. First, after logging into ACORN, select the “Need Help?” button located towards the top or bottom of the page.

    Screenshot highlighting the "Need Help" button in the ACORN header.

    The “Need Help” button is located the ACORN header.

    Screenshot highlighting the "Need Help" button in the ACORN footer.

    The “Need Help” button is also located in the ACORN footer.

  2. Next, make sure you are on the “Contacts & Resources” tab.

    Screenshot highlighting the "Contacts & Resources" tab on the ACORN "Need Help?" page.

    Several issue topics are available on “Contacts & Resources” tab.

  3. Select the topic that relates to your question or issue. Some topic categories have more specific options underneath that you can choose from. If you’re not sure what topic your question or issue falls under, select “I’m not sure”.
    Screenshot highlighting the list of different issue topics that can be selected on the ACORN "Need Help?" page.
  4. Depending on the topic you choose, you will be directed to different offices to contact and provided with helpful links and resources about your issue.

    Contacts for each topic:

    1. Academics, Personal information, Financial account, Financial advice, or I’m not sure: Your registrar is your first stop when it comes to academic and financial matters in the University, and you can email your Registrar’s Office directly in ACORN, or by finding their website from this list of registrars. Please note, if you have more than one registrar, you will need to select which registrar to contact. You can describe your issue and upload relevant screenshots or attachments. Once you’re done, you can choose whether you’d like a copy of the email and select submit to send the email.
      Screenshot of the "Helpful Links & Resources" and "Contact Your Registrar's Office" areas on the ACORN "Need Help?" page that appear after selecting Academics, Personal information, Financial account, Financial advice, or I’m not sure. Along with highlighting the "Helpful Links & Resources", the text field to "Describe Your issue", button to "Attach Screenshots" and "Submit" button are highlighted.
    2. Payments, Tax receipts and information, Student awards, Financial aid, or Transcripts: You will be directed to Enrolment Services’ Service Now form where you can follow instructions to submit a ticket regarding your issue.
      Screenshot of the "Helpful Links & Resources" and "Contact Enrolment Services" areas on the ACORN "Need Help?" page.
    3. Housing and residences: You will be directed to a list of residence offices with their emails and phone numbers.
      Screenshot of the "Helpful Links & Resources" and "Contact U of T Residences" areas on the ACORN "Need Help?" page that appear after selecting Housing and residences. Along with highlighting the "Helpful Links & Resources", the "Contact Your Residence Office" button is highlighted, which redirects to a list of residence offices and their contact information.