Learn about services for students at Toronto University, including their accessibility services, peer and academic support programs, financial aid, campus accessibility, and more.
The University of Toronto serves over 88 000 students on 3 campuses in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area:
The University of Toronto has 20 schools and faculties and over 700 undergraduate academic programs available in a large variety of areas of study:
The addresses for the University of Toronto campuses are:
University of Toronto: Downtown (St. George) Campus:
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
(416) 978-2011
www.utoronto.ca
University of Toronto: Mississauga Campus:
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6
(905) 569-4455
www.utm.utoronto.ca
University of Toronto: Scarborough Campus:
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4
(416) 287-8872
www.utsc.utoronto.ca
Each campus at the University of Toronto, has an office to provide accessibility services for students. This office is the primary place to find out about all of your disability related needs.
Accessibility Services at the St. George Campus runs a Peer Mentoring Program for students with disabilities who will be matched with upper year students who demonstrate leadership and sensitivity skills to issues related to disabilities. The Mississauga campus also has a peer mentoring program for students registered with Accessibility Services.
For more information about accessibility and current initiatives to address issues of accessibility at any University of Toronto campus, please see the Accessibility Plan.
To access accommodations, students must provide the required documentation. The University of Toronto has detailed information about the documentation required for all disabilities:
For more information about required documentation or how to obtain proof of your disability, contact St. George Campus's Accessibility Services, Mississauga Campus's Accessibility Services or Scarborough Campus's AccessAbility Services directly.
St. George Campus
Health Services at University of Toronto's St. George Campus offers students the same services as a family doctor’s office.
The University of Toronto offers Counselling and Psychological Services for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.
The Academic Success Centre provides workshops for students to learn and improve on skills such as time management and notetaking needed for success at post-secondary. In addition, the University of Toronto also offers Math Aid Centres, a Writing Centre, and Tutorial Services to support their students in their academic studies.
The University of Toronto St. George Campus offers different libraries for various faculties. The libraries at St. George Campus offers multiple resources for students including databases, journals, e-books, and e-videos. The libraries also provide services for students such as loan services, research help, and renew books services. The library delivers accessible resources and facilities for persons with disabilities.
The University of Toronto offers academic advising services through the Registrar’s Office, as well as by contacting academic advisors in each department or faculty.
Mississauga Campus
Students on the Mississauga campus can make appointments with physicians or nurses at the UTM Health & Counselling Centre.
The Health and Counselling Centre offers personal counselling for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.
The Academic Skills Centre provides workshops for students to learn and improve on skills such as time management and note-taking.
The University of Toronto Mississauga Library offers various resources for students including databases, journals, e-books, and e-videos. The library also provides services for students such as loan services, research help, and learning zones. The library provides accessible material for persons with disabilities and additional assistance can be provided by library staff.
The University of Toronto Mississauga provides academic advising services to students, such as understanding degree requirements, choosing specialists, majors and minors, and other academic concerns, through individual departments as well as the Office of the Registrar.
Scarborough Campus
The Health and Wellness Centre at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus offers students the same services as a family doctor’s office.
The University of Toronto offers Counselling Services for any student who may be experiencing stressful events in their life.
The University of Toronto offers free academic services including workshops and tutoring at the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
The University of Toronto Scarborough Library offers various resources for students including databases, journals, e-books, and e-videos. The library also provides services for students such as borrowing and renewing services, course reserves, and technology lending. The University of Scarborough Library offers accessible materials, resource, and facilities for persons with disabilities.
The University of Toronto Scarborough offers Academic Advising services, providing advising, learning skills and career counselling services to students.
University of Toronto offers a range of financial assistance which consists of merit-based scholarships, need-based bursaries, and awards based on academic achievement for each campus:
St. George Campus
The University of Toronto St. George Campus’ Housing Office offers dormitory, apartment and shared housing style accommodations in co-ed and single gendered floors. Residence is guaranteed for all incoming first year students if they apply by the given deadline. Dormitory style accommodation consists of single and double occupancy rooms with communal washrooms. Apartment style accommodations consist of 4-6 private bedrooms with a shared washroom, shared kitchen and shared living space. All of the buildings include the following amentities:
All traditional and apartment units in residence come furnished and include internet access, local telephone services. Residence rates vary depending on building and room selection. Meal plans are mandatory for most residences and operate on a meal based and flex dining dollar system. Several different styles of meal plan are available.
To receive special accommodations in residence for disabilities or other needs, students must indicate their requests during the residence application process.
Shared housing is affiliated with U of T, but operates on individual policies and is run through partnering services. Student Family Housing is also available for graduate/second entry students with families.
Mississauga Campus
The University of Toronto Mississauga Campus’ Housing Office offers traditional, townhouse, and apartment style accommodations. Residence is guaranteed to all incoming first year students if they apply by the given deadline. Traditional-style residence units consists of 2 private bedrooms with communal washrooms. Townhouse-style accommodations consist of 4 single or double occupancy bedrooms, shared washrooms, a shared kitchen and shared living space. Apartment-style residences consist of 4 single or double occupancy bedrooms, 2 shared bathrooms, a full kitchen, and living and dining space. All building amentities include:
All residence rooms are furnished and include internet access, local telephone services. Residence rates vary depending on building and room selection. Meal plans are mandatory and operate on a declining balance system of basic and flex dining dollars. Several different styles of meal plan are available.
Several barrier-free residences are available. Students requiring special accommodations must complete the Medical Form in Support of Accommodation Needs when applying for residence.
Scarborough Campus
The University of Toronto Scarborough Campus’ Housing Office offers townhouse and apartment style accommodations for students. First year students are guaranteed residence for the first two years of their studies if they apply by the given deadline. Townhouse style accommodations consist of 4-6 private bedrooms, shared washrooms, a kitchen, and shared living space. Apartment style accommodations consist of 3-4 bedrooms units with two washrooms, a full kitchen and a living/dining room. All building amentities include:
All buildings come furnished and include internet access, local telephone service, laundry facilities, and maintenance. Residence rates vary depending on building and room selection. Meal plans are optional and operate on a declining balance system. Several different styles of meal plan are available.
Several barrier-free residences are available. Students requiring special accommodations must complete the Access Needs in Residence Form when applying for residence.
The University of Toronto offers a housing and roommate finder service as well as tips on tenant issues and dealing with landlords through their Off-Campus Housing Offices:
University of Toronto offers maps and locations for each campus.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is comprised of subways, buses, and streetcars. A discounted Post-Secondary Student Monthly Metro Pass is available for purchase for full-time students at the University of Toronto. Schedules and maps are provided for each of the TTC transit options.
Accessibility
The TTC offers accessible services on both their buses and subways. Accessible services on buses include kneeling features, ramps, lifts, automated next stop announcements, wheel chair and scooter positions, and priority seating. The subways provide accessible services such as wheel chair positions and priority seating. There are elevators at half of the subway stations, with the goal of the remaining stations to be accessible by 2025.
The TTC offers the Support Person Assistance Card which allows users of the transit system who require a support person to have this person travel with them at no additional cost. Persons interested in the support program must fill out the application form.
Wheel-Trans is a service that provides door-to-door accessible transit service for persons with physical disabilities. The TTC has established eligibility guidelines for the use of Wheel-Trans. Persons seeking to use Wheel-Trans must participate in an in-person interview.
The MiWay (Mississauga Transitway) is comprised of buses. Full-time student at the University of Toronto Mississauga receive a bus pass called the Universal Pass (U-Pass), which provides unlimited access to MiWay transit, included in their tuition. MiWay offers Routes and Schedules for each of their bus routes.
Accessibility
MiWay provides accessible buses with features such as floor and kneeling capabilities, two wheelchair and scooter securement areas, external bus announcements which will announce what bus is arriving, and automated next stop announcements.
MiWay has a policy where only a single fare is required when a passenger with a disability travels with a Support Person.
The regional municipality of Peel has created TransHelp which offers a door-to-door transit service for persons who are unable to ride conventional transit due to a functional mobility disability. More information about TransHelp, including eligibility guidelines and the application process, is available on their website.
University of Toronto offers more than 700 undergraduate programs. Information about the academic programs and educational opportunities at the University of Toronto is available on their website.
Accessibility Services
(416) 978-8060
accessibility.services@utoronto.ca
455 Spadina Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 400
Health Services
(416) 978-8030
info.hwc@utoronto.ca
Located at 214 College Street, 2nd Floor
Counselling and Psychological Services
(416) 978-8030
info.hwc@utoronto.ca
Located at 214 College Street, 2nd Floor
Library Services
(416) 978-8450
libraryhelp@utoronto.ca
Financial Aid
(416) 978-2140
fast.help@utoronto.ca
Residence
(416) 978-8045
residence@utoronto.ca
214 College St., Room 150
Accessibility Services
(905) 569-4699
access.utm@utoronto.ca
2037 Davis Building
Health and Counselling Services
(905) 828-5255
health.utm@utoronto.ca
Located in Room 1123A, Davis Building
Academic Skills Centre
(905) 828-3858
academicskills.utm@utoronto.ca
Located in Room 3251, in the New North Building
University of Toronto Mississauga Library
(905) 828-5236
askutml.utm@utoronto.ca
Residence
(905) 828-5286
resdesk.utm@utoronto.ca
Accessibility Services
(416) 287-7560
ability@utsc.utoronto.ca
Arts and Administration Building, Room AA142
Health and Wellness Centre
(416) 287-7065
health-services@utsc.utoronto.ca
Student Centre, Room SL-270
Centre for Teaching and Learning
(416) 287-5663
sking@utsc.utoronto.ca
Located at 1265 Military Trail
University of Toronto Scarborough Library
(416) 287-7500
askalibrarian@utsc.utoronto.ca
Residence
(416) 287-7365
residences@utsc.utoronto.ca
Use this checklist to create an overview of the services available at University of Toronto, and to determine if the services meet your needs.
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