watever shows them ur skills and potential,,

alright, well so far ive been thinking of the following:

-self portrait
-a couple of my best creative sketches
-photography of buildings, nature etc.
-floor plans?
-creative building sketches
-pictures of models i have made
-maybe some pictures of clay models i have made?

anything else i should include?

the FAQ on the website says i should include with each piece a label with my name and title, the medium and date, and if it was a task from class, or a project, or if i just did it myself.
what does medium mean?

medium.....materials you used..... i.e. chipboard/paints/inks/etc

During an open house I attended they said that not to include floor plans and sections unless they were DRAFTED . Also think about what you're trying to communicate to the admissions committee. The portfolio doesn't just exhibit your artistic abilities but it also tells them about how you communicate your ideas and work. Spend time thinking about layout, pace, composition of each page, the cognitive task of the page. You can tell them a lot about yourself through your portfolio. Just keep that in mind when you're putting your portfolio together. As far as content, what ever you're proud of is what you should include.

I meant to say "drafted by hand"

i express myself in cad.

Mmm they (Ryerson) like to see a variety of pieces from what I remember. Paintings, 3d pieces, pencil drawings, pen and ink, etc. I was told that they don't like to see technical drawings, or basically evidence that you have some sort of previous background in architecture.

Brush up on your drawing and writing skills for the interview process and make sure you layout your portfolio well.

Can you become a licensed architect if you go to Ryerson? As far as I know, you can't. Just be aware of that. With UofT you can go for your license right after completing the internship.

You can't become licensed going to UofT or Ryerson unless you get a masters...so, it doesn't matter whether you go to either. The important thing to find out is what you want to focus on in your education during your bachelor's degree. If you want a more theoretical approach, go to UofT, if you want a well-rounded education (pratical and theoretical) go to Ryerson.