What is ORSL?
The Office of Residence and Student Life (ORSL) is the main hub for all student activities at New College. ORSL serves all New College students and provides them with leadership opportunities, training, funding, and general support.
ORSL facilitates the residence program, working with students who live on campus and the Residence Dons. ORSL also serves the touch-point for the New College Residence Council and New College Student Council.
ORSL hosts a variety of programs which include:
- First Year Experience, which helps new student leaders develop their leadership skills while supporting incoming students,
- De-stressing events such as Let’s Talk and Community Hours,
- Re-Ignite, a reflective, skills-building program for first- and second-year students who didn’t achieve academically what they wanted to in first semester, and
- TransitionSMART, a program that supports upper year students as they move into various career and life paths.
Office Location and Hours
Office Location
Office of Residence and Student Life
40 Willcocks Street (Wilson Hall)
Second floor, east end of Wilson Lounge
Toronto, ON, M5S 1C6
Office Hours (Fall/Winter)
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed daily: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Summer Hours (July 1 – September 1)
Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed daily: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Upcoming Office Closures
April 10: 10:30am – 1:30pm
April 17: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
April 18: Closed
April 30: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Contact Information
Telephone:
416-978-8875
Email:
Student Life and Leadership:
new.studentlife@utoronto.ca
Residence Life:
new.reslife@utoronto.ca
Residence Administration:
new.residence@utoronto.ca
Who Do I Contact:
Contact Student Life and Leadership for:
Contact ORSL’s Student Life and Leadership team for questions about:
Events/Programs
> For commuter students
> For international students
Student Group Support
> Room bookings
> New College Student Centre
Getting Involved
> Mentorship programs
> First year orientations
> Job and volunteer opportunities
International Student Experience
> General support for New College international students
Contact Residence Life for:
Contact ORSL’s Residence Life team for questions about:
Ways to Get Involved
> New College Residence Council
> House Council
> Residence Don Roles
> Learning eXperience Assistant Roles
Student Support
> Campus resources
> Community resources
> Campus community (clubs, leadership opportunities)
Residence Concerns
> Roommate conflicts (*Please speak with your residence don first*)
> Concerns about residence staff
Events/Programs
> For New College residents
Contact Residence Administration for:
Contact ORSL’s Residence Administration team for questions about:
Residence Admission
> For prospective U of T students
> For current undergraduate students
Arrivals and Departures
> Fall move-in
> Winter Break
> Spring move-out
Residence Administration
> Residence/meal plan fees
> Residence/meal plan policies
> Mail issues
> Withdrawing from residence
College Amenities
> Bike Room
> Music Rooms
> Body Works Studio
> Multi-Purpose Room
Social Media
Find us on social media. We are @lifeatnew!
Residence and Student Life
Find information about ORSL’s Residence and Student Life programs, residence at New College, and hiring opportunities below.
Residence Life
Learn MoreLiving in Residence
Learn MoreStudent Life and Leadership
Learn MoreJobs and Volunteer Opportunities
Learn MoreMeet the ORSL Team
About Us
The Dean of Students, Leah McCormack-Smith, oversees the operation of the Office of Residence and Student Life and works closely with all student leaders to cultivate a rich living and learning experience within the residences and college. The Dean is “on-call” on a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week basis.
The Manager, Residence Life (MRL), Dylan Williamson, lives in the residence and manages the Residence Life portfolio including the Residence Curriculum, staff and student support, and case management. He also works closely with the team of 21 Residence Dons and 6 Learning eXperience Assistants to ensure a vibrant residence living and learning experience. He is available to all residents for support, assistance, and advice.
The Assistant Dean, Student Life & Leadership (ADSLL), Trish Starling, is responsible for facilitating student life activities within the College, with a specific focus on commuting students. She promotes community development, academic success, and personal growth of students through leadership programming, policy development, and student advising.
The Assistant Dean, Administration and Residence Operations (ADARO), Nikki Butler, works with Leah and Dylan on all aspects of the housing operations, including housing contracts, extensions, placements, and fees. She also works very closely with the department budgets and coordinates the ORSL office.
In the Office of Residence and Student Life you will also find Katherine Li, Alex Sabzparvar, Shivani Baldeo, Chelsy Caranto, Thérèse Perucho, Stuart Oakes, and Peter Valerio. They are always happy to lend a sympathetic ear and offer friendly assistance and advice with any problems relating to the residence.
ORSL Staff
Dean of Students
Residence Life
Dylan Williamson
Manager, Residence Life
TBA
Coordinator, Residence Education Programs
Katherine Li
Residence Life Coordinator
Student Life and Leadership
Trish Starling
Assistant Dean, Student Life & Leadership
Shari Chan
Assistant Dean, Wellness and Engagement
Alex Sabzparvar
Coordinator, Student Groups & Leadership Opportunities
Shivani Baldeo
Student Life Coordinator, International Student Transition & Success
Chelsy Caranto
Student Life Coordinator, Programming and Mentorship
Thérèse Perucho
Student Life Coordinator, Orientation and Transition
Administration
Nikki Butler
Assistant Dean, Administration and Residence Operations
Stuart Oakes
Residence Operations Coordinator
Peter Valerio
Administration and Communications Assistant