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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ST. GEORGE CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING

STUDENT HOUSING 2010St. George Campus

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REsIDEnCEWith residences as diverse as its student population, U of t offers many options so you can customize your rez experience.

Downtown LivingSt. GeorGe CampuS

Student housing. Student homes.

Steps from Chinatown, trendy Bloor St. and the Athletics Centre, the St. George campus is located amid the eclectic landscape that defines Toronto’s downtown core.

WHAt ARE my HousInG optIons?• on-campus living• off-campus rentals in private homes and apartment buildings

ExpLoRE youR optIonsReview the descriptions of the residences on the following pages, take a residence tour or visit the residences’ web sites to learn more about the unique charm and characteristics of each residence.

HoW Do I ARRAnGE REsIDEnCE touRs?tours are available throughout the year, and are conducted by each residence office. Visit the student Housing website for links and a current tour schedule, or call the residence offices to arrange a tour.

stuDEnt HousInG sERvICEIf you have any questions, our staff would be happy to help you determine which residences best suit your needs.

our office is also the place to come for info and assistance with landlord and tenant issues, including sublet forms, lease guides, apartment checklists, and emergency housing. Visit our website for more information and to view listings of off-campus housing.

oFF-CAmpus HousInGat the student Housing service, you will find hundreds of rental housing ads for rooms and private apartments, in all price ranges, located near the st. George campus or within close proximity to public transit.

stuDEnt HousInG sERvICE214 College streettel. 416-978-8045res.communications@utoronto.cawww.housing.utoronto.ca

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tHE DEtAILsHoW AnD WHEn Do I AppLy FoR REsIDEnCE?First-year student: apply for residence on your oUaC application to the university.• if you did not indicate on your

oUaC form a request for residence information, you can make the change by logging into oUaC. If the change cannot be made there (i.e. application is already under review by admissions & awards), then contact admissions and awards immediately to change your residence status.

• if you do not contact the office of admissions prior to admission, you will be waitlisted and will lose the guarantee of residence for which you may have been eligible.

Graduate, upper year undergraduate, transfer student, or student enrolled in a program requiring university preparation

(e.g. pharmacy, nursing, law, education, medicine, radiation sciences, dentistry):• apply directly to the residences you

are eligible for (see chart, back cover). Demand is high, so apply early, even before you are admitted.

tHE GuARAntEEResidence is guaranteed for full-time students from inside and outside toronto and who:• are entering their first year of study

in an undergraduate program* and • are accepted by May 31 and • indicate their interest in residence

on their application for admissionMost students guaranteed residence will receive an offer by the end of June.

*Bachelor of arts and science, Music, physical education and Health, or applied science and engineering

HoW Do I CHoosE A REsIDEnCE?• If you are a first-year arts and science

student, you will likely have the opportunity to be housed at either a residence operated by the college to which you are admitted or the Chestnut Residence. Colleges are ranked on your oUaC application to the University.

• If you are an engineering, Music, or physical education and Health student, you’ll complete the Residence preference Form online.

• Residences first select students who rank them first on the Residence preference Form.

• In 2009, due to demand, 53% of first-entry professional faculty students obtained their first residence preference and 76% received an offer from one of their top three preferences.

• If you are not entering first-year, apply directly to each residence you are eligible for (see chart, back cover).

6,000+Great Experiences

A home away from homereSidenCe

WHy LIvE In REsIDEnCE?• Location, location, location – In the

heart of downtown toronto and only minutes to your classes, libraries, and the athletic Centre, you are in the middle of all the action.

• sense of belonging – living in rez, you’ll know your way around campus in no time, and see lots of familiar faces.

• Lifelong friendships – Get to know new friends who share your interests.

• Convenience – With meal plans, complimentary internet, and laundry facilities on-site, living in residence couldn’t be easier. the best part? No commuting!

• Academic success – Research indicates that students living in residence tend to have averages 5% above their off-campus counterparts.

• support when you need it – live-in Residence assistants or Dons are there to help you with everything from academic concerns to personal issues.

• opportunities for growth – Join committees and take a leading role in your rez experience, or join other campus groups that suit your interests. living in rez makes it easy to get involved.

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WHAt ARE my REsIDEnCE optIons?Check out the following pages for specific info on your rez options. a variety of residence styles are available on the st. George campus including:• Dormitory (dorm)-style: single and

double rooms in large residence halls. • shared apartment-style: mostly single

rooms (a few doubles at Graduate House and Victoria College) in a same-sex or co-ed apartment with shared kitchen, living area, and washrooms.

• shared houses: single and double rooms in shared historic homes (located at st. Michael’s College).

• private apartment-style: bachelor, one- or two- bedroom private apartments are available only at Family Housing.

WHAt KInD oF Room WILL I GEt?If you are a first-year student, you will likely share a double room unless you are in an apartment-style residence like Woodsworth or Innis, which offer all single rooms. New College, UC, and trinity offer at least half of their first-year students single rooms as well.

If you are an upper-year or graduate student, or studying in a program requiring university preparation, you will likely receive a single room. • suites and rooms are usually shared

among same-sex residents. • Most dorm-style halls have common

washroom facilities, which may be single-sex or co-ed.

WHAt ARE tHE mEAL pLAns LIKE?the cafeterias on campus offer a multitude of food choices, with vegetarian options at all cafeterias and vegan options available at some. You can personalize your meal plans to suit your appetite, whether you eat a little or a lot.• Meal plans are mandatory at all residences

except Innis College, Woodsworth College, Graduate House, and Family Housing.

• If you have special dietary concerns, be sure to contact the residence office to see if your needs can be accommodated.

WHEn Do I movE In AnD out?Move-in for most residences is over the labour Day weekend in september, with move-out taking place at the end of april or early May (following the undergraduate arts and science academic calendar). • exceptions include Family Housing

and Graduate House, which provide month-to-month rentals.

• Most residences are closed during the winter holiday period in December and January during which time you must temporarily leave residence.

• Most residences offer the option to stay over the summer months, often at a discounted rate.

Many students return to residence for additional years, although multiple years in residence are not guaranteed. If you would like to return, be sure to apply through your residence office.

HoW muCH DoEs REsIDEnCE Cost?*• Dorm-style residences with meal plans

range from $8,165 to $14,148 for the eight month academic year, depending on the residence and type of meal plan.

• shared apartment-style residences with no meal plan range from $6,250 to $7,420.

• Family Housing ranges from $630 to $1,030 per month and Graduate House is $567 to $829 per month, depending on the type and size of accommodation.

* These rates reflect 2009-10 prices. Rates may

increase in 2010-11.

WHAt ABout ACCEssIBILIty?U of t is committed to working with you to ensure you are given appropriate housing whenever possible. (see chart for wheelchair accessibility options)

If you need disability-related accommodations, contact accessibility services as early as possible.tel. 416-978-8060ttY [email protected] 416-978-8246

“The price is reasonable, amenities excellent, location wonderful.”Returning graduate student

“The residence options are a really great experience, particularly for first-year students. Some of the positives to residence are the ability to socialize with international students, the closeness to campus and study rooms.”New Arts & Science student

“I loved living in residence in first year.”Returning Arts & Science student

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CheStnut reSidenCe Graduate houSe inniS ColleGe

89 Chestnut st.tel. 416-978-8863chestnut.residence@utoronto.cawww.chestnutresidence.utoronto.ca

60 Harbord st.tel. [email protected]/gradhouse

111 st. George st.tel. [email protected] www.utoronto.ca/innis/residence

Cost: $11,103 - $14,148 (2010-11 $11,639 - $14,835) meal plan included (Range depends on single, super-single or double room and meal plan option)

Cost: $567-$829/mth(Range depends on size of room)

Cost: $6,250

• Co-ed, dorm-style, with 2 female-only floors and 3 graduate floors

• all rooms have an ensuite washroom and weekly cleaning service

• award-winning chef and 3 meal plan options

• Newly renovated 27th floor student lounge with panoramic city views

• 20 minute walk from the centre of campus

• Fitness centre, bike storage, music practice rooms, and study rooms

• a stone’s throw from the entertainment district and eaton Centre

• Fees include phone, internet and cable tV service

• accepts students from all colleges and faculties

• Co-ed residence • single, premium single, and double

rooms in same-sex, apartment-style accommodation

• 3- and 4-bedroom suites• Month-to-month rental• located mere steps to the athletic Centre• Residence life program hosts social

events, excursions, an extensive Intramural sports program, and a special program for international residents

• Houses full-time masters and doctoral candidates along with students in six professional second-entry faculties, and post-doctoral fellows and visiting researchers on a case-by-case basis

• same-sex, apartment-style residence• all rooms are singles in self-contained

4 or 5 bedroom suites sharing 1 ½ to 2 washrooms, a full kitchen, and a furnished living room

• Innis does not have a cafeteria or meal plan, however, meal plans can be purchased elsewhere on campus

• Residence programming includes workshops on stress management, self-defense, yoga, and cooking

• Fitness facility on site• Undergraduate students only

reflecting pool

reading roomsingle room

double room

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loretto ColleGe new ColleGe St. miChael’S ColleGe

70 st. Mary st. tel. 416.925.2833 [email protected] www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/loretto

40 Willcocks st.tel. 416-978-8875 [email protected] www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/residence

81 st. Mary st. tel. 416-926-7127 [email protected] www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/residence

Cost: $9,450-$10,700 meal plan included(Range depends on single or double room)

Cost: $10,205-$10,929 meal plan included(Range depends on both single or double room and meal plan option)

Cost: $9,635 - $10,560 meal plan included(Range depends on single or double room and meal plan option)

• all-female residence• Double rooms are available for

first-year students, and single rooms for senior students

• two double rooms share an ensuite bath, single rooms have a sink in the room and share a common washroom

• Fitness facility, music room, study room• located on the east side of campus• all student populations welcome

• Co-ed with some single-sex floors• 50% of first year students are

housed in single rooms• Residents dine together at the market

style audrey taylor Dining Hall.• Workshops are available throughout

the year on handling stress, good study habits, and nutrition

• Facilities include music room, study space and gym facilities

• Houses students from all faculties, primarily those in undergraduate programs

• Co-ed housing on single-sex floors• Residence styles vary from

Victorian homes, to traditional oxford-style buildings, as well as more modern structures.

• U of t’s oldest residence community rich in both spirit and tradition

• Fitness facility, music room, and study hall

• located on the east side of campus• strong intramural athletic tradition• primarily houses undergraduate students

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trinity ColleGe univerSity ColleGe viCtoria univerSity

44 Devonshire pl. (off. Dean of students)tel. 416-978-3612deanofstudents@trinity.utoronto.cawww.trinity.utoronto.ca

79 st. George st.tel. [email protected] www.uc.utoronto.ca/residence

73 Queen’s park Cres.tel. [email protected]/students/residence

Cost: $10,800-$11,300 meal plan required(Range depends on single or double room and meal plan option)

Cost: $9,499-$9,959meal plan included(price varies based on meal plan)

Cost: $8,165-$11,390 meal plan included(Range depends on single or double room and meal plan option)

• 2 historic residence buildings: dorm-style, co-ed and gender-segregated by area

• 60% of first year students are housed in single rooms

• Diverse, active and engaged student body, with strong community values

• “all you care to eat” meal plan at either of 2 dining halls during specified meal hours

• Fitness facilities on site, including a high-quality private outdoor playing field

• private, professional theatre, music practice rooms and substantial common spaces

• trinity students given first priority. Direct, on-line application

• Undergraduate students only

• Fully co-ed residences, offering mostly single rooms (about 30% of first years will be offered double rooms. all upper year students reside in single rooms.)

• Consists of three dorm-style residence buildings, centrally located on the st. George Campus

• Residences include historic Whitney Hall and sir Dan’s, as well as the modern high-rise, Morrison Hall

• Facilities include music rooms and study spaces

• strong emphasis on community involvement, esp. for readmission for upper year students

• Declining balance à la carte meal plan• Winter break housing available

with permission• Undergraduate students only

• Co-ed residences with some single-sex suites, as well as an all-female residence hall, and a graduate student floor in Rowell Jackman Hall

• Facilities include music rooms and study spaces

• special interest living communities include Vic one, arts and Culture, environmental, International, Community service, and academic athletes.

• primarily undergraduate residences

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woodSworth ColleGe Student Family houSinG

321 Bloor st. W.tel. 416-623-1685 [email protected]/residence

35 Charles st. W.tel. 416-978-8049family.housing@utoronto.cawww.studentfamilyhousing.utoronto.ca

Cost: $7,420No meal plan

Cost: $628-$1,030/mth (depending on size of unit)

application information:• apply online as soon as you are seriously

considering attending the University

• all rooms are singles in air-conditioned, shared same-sex apartment suites

• each suite has four to six rooms, with two bathrooms, a shared kitchen and living area

• Common rooms offer stunning views of the downtown cityscape

• steps away from libraries, lecture halls, and athletic facilities

• Fitness facility on site• arts and science undergraduates only• Woodsworth Residence admits

Woodsworth College students only• students applying to Woodsworth

Residence in 1st year need to have chosen Woodsworth as their 1st choice of College at U of t.

• offers affordable unfurnished apartments for student families within 15 minutes to center of campus

• two apartment-style buildings on the east side of campus

• offers a rich program of activities and events for both adult and child residents

• on-site daycare/monthly rental/rooftop garden/parking extra

• also offers historic homes in the Huron-sussex area of campus

• Bach. 1 & 2-bdrm apts. avail. to U of t students with priority for those residing with their dependent children and for childless couples in a permanent relationship.

• open to full-time undergrad, grad, tYp students, post-doctoral fellows and post-graduate medical students

“Student family housing is essential. It's the only housing option that even remotely meets the needs of myself and my partner.”Returning Arts & Science undergraduate

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“It's been a long time since university, but I still remember living in residence as a great experience. Moving in my first year, I remember how welcome everyone made you feel. It was very easy to meet new people and I enjoyed that it was so close to my classes. I still keep in touch with my first year roommate…”Arts & Science Alumni

Woodsworth College10

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“The St. George campus has such historical beauty. It’s what I always imagined going to university would feel like. Living here has been amazing and enriching.”New Arts & Science Student

Trinity College

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Wheelchair access options

Capacity

# of R

esidence buildings

Undergraduate

Graduate and 2

nd-entry

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itory-style

apartm

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single-sex units or floors

single room

s -1st year undergrads

ensuite bathroom

Mandatory m

eal plan

Vegan options

Kitchen in-suite

Com

mon area kitchenette

Gym

facilities

study space

Music room

air conditioning

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plimentary local calling

A Chestnut 1029 1

B Graduate House 428 1 u

C Innis College 327 1 u

D Loretto College 156 1 f s

E new College 779 3

F st. michael’s College 433 4

G trinity College 425 2

H university College 720 3

I victoria university 776 4 s

J Woodsworth College 371 1 u

K student Family Housing support for both adults and children

L student Housing office

= half= some= most= yesf = all females = sharedu= some units

note: all residences are non-smoking

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