September Arrival

All incoming New College residents will receive emails about the residence move-in process in August.

Move-In Details

New College’s 2023-24 Move-in Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 2, 2023, beginning at 9am.

During Move-In Day, staff and student leaders will be present to help residents check in and to facilitate the move-in process.

Late Move-In (September 2-10, 2023)

You can still check in after Move-In Day ends! The last day to check-in to residence is Sunday, September 10th, 2023.

To check in after Move-In Day, bring a piece of current photo identification (e.g. passport, driver’s license) to the Wilson Hall Front Desk, located just inside the entrance at 40 Willcocks Street. The Front Desk is open 23 hours a day—it closes from 3:00am to 4:00am.

If you are concerned that you won’t be able to check in to residence by September 10th, please contact ORSL immediately (new.residence@utoronto.ca).

Early Move-In (before September 2)

Due to the quick turnaround between the summer residence term and Move-In Day, New College is not able to accommodate general early move ins (i.e. for early travel dates).

For residents requesting early move-in due to Varsity athletics or academic requirements, please contact ORSL (new.residence@utoronto.ca) with supporting documentation.

Travel Directions to New College

Driving Instructions

On Move-In Day, unloading zones will be set up along the streets in front of the three residence buildings. You can find maps of the drop-off routes below. Please respect others’ needs and move your car as soon as your belongings are unloaded.

Unfortunately, New College does not have parking spaces. You can find a parking map here. The closest lot is Grad House – 17 Glen Morris Street, Toronto, ON.

Drop-Off Route – Wilson Hall & 45 Willcocks Residence

To assist with keeping traffic flowing in one direction, we ask that drivers proceed north on Spadina Avenue, turn right (east) on Harbord Street, turn right (south) on Huron Street, and then turn right (west) on Willcocks Street. See the map below for reference.

Once you are on Willcocks Street, pull up to the curb, unload your belongings, and then immediately park at a nearby parking lot (such as Grad House – 17 Glen Morris Street, Toronto, ON).

Do NOT leave your vehicle unattended. NO PARKING is permitted on Willcocks Street.

Drop-Off Route – Wetmore Hall

To assist with keeping traffic flowing in one direction, we ask that drivers proceed north on Spadina Avenue and turn right on Classic Avenue (between New College and the Athletic Centre).

Once you are on Classic Avenue, you must pull up to the curb, unload belongings, and then immediately park at the nearest parking lot (such as Grad House – 17 Glen Morris Street, Toronto, ON).

Do NOT leave your vehicle unattended. NO PARKING on Classic Avenue is permitted.

Pearson Airport Arrival Information

Pearson Airport Welcome Booths

The University of Toronto does not offer airport pick-up service. However, the university does have Airport Welcome Booths at Pearson Airport. For more information about the Welcome Booths, see the Centre for International Experience’s website.

Travel Routes from Pearson Airport to New College

There are a variety of methods for travelling from Pearson International Airport to New College (40 Willcocks Street):

  • Many students use Uber or Taxis.
  • Students also use the UP Express, which is an express train that runs from Pearson Airport to Union Station every 15 minutes. If students take the Express to Bloor Station, they can then switch to the Bloor-Danforth subway line 2 and travel east to Spadina Station, which is just north of New College.
  • The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) runs buses, subway trains, and streetcars that can be used to travel from Pearson Airport to New College. You can plan your TTC trip using their Trip Planner.

Packing Guides

Packing Checklist and Prohibited Items

Packing Checklist

Wondering what you may want to bring to residence? You can find our packing checklist below!

On Move-In Day, residents are asked to label bins/boxes with their name, room number, and a phone number. This helps our staff ensure that belongings are moved to the correct rooms and will be important if belongings are left unattended and we need to contact the owner.

Residence Room Furnishings

New College residence rooms are fully furnished with the furniture listed below:

  • Bed
  • Mattress and pad (roughly twin-sized, 36″ x 76″)
  • Desk, desk drawers and desk chair
  • Bulletin board
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Dresser (where applicable)
  • Garbage and Recycling bin
  • Curtains or blinds
  • Smoke detector and battery
  • Bookshelf (where applicable)
  • Internet connection

You only need to supply the things that will make your room feel like home. You can find further details about New College residence rooms, including a virtual tour, through this link.

Please note, New College furnishings cannot be stored, replaced, or removed from the residence rooms.

Recognized Residence Vendors (Linens, Mini Fridges, Storage)

Campus Fridge

Campus Fridge Rentals is the exclusive supplier to New College Residence. Staff will be on hand during the move-in period in September and will deliver the fridge to your room and arrange to pick it up in April. Pre-orders are advised and made via email at: rlpsales@rogers.com

Linen Sales

Residence Linens provides incoming residents with optional bedding packages to make their move-in process as easy and worry-free as possible. Your order will be delivered directly to residence before your arrival! For more information or to subscribe to this service, please contact Residence Linens directly through their website or 1-800-352-3404.

Storage Services

Store Your Dorm provides affordable storage for students. They deliver the packing materials to your room, you pack and they pick them up and redeliver them once the storage period is over.


Winter Break

New College closes for the December Winter Break. The residence will close at 12pm (noon) on December 21st, 2023 and will reopen at 8am on Saturday, January 6th, 2024.

As per the Occupancy Agreement, residents are required to leave residence by whichever date is earlier:

  • within 48 hours of their final 2023 Fall assessment;
  • by 12pm (noon) on December 21st, 2023.

In other words, the departure deadline for residents with final assessments on December 19th or 20th is December 21st at 12pm (noon). For residents with earlier final assessments, their departure deadline is 48 hours after their final Fall assessment.

New College residents will have an opportunity to apply for an exam period extension [up until December 21st, 2023 at 12pm (noon)]. Residents will also have an opportunity to apply for a partial or full Winter Break stay in residence.

Extended Stay Applications (Dec. 9 – 21, 2023)

New College residents can request an exam period extended stay (past their 48-hour Fall assessment departure deadline) for no extra charge. Extended stays can request to stay up until December 21st at 12pm (noon). Please note, extended stay requests require a documented need to stay past the original departure deadline, such as flight tickets.

Applications for extended stays will be available in mid-November and will be due by November 30th, 2023.

All applications will be reviewed by the Office of Residence and Student Life and confirmations will be sent out in early December. Permission to remain in the residences during this time period is not automatic and is subject to the Dean’s approval.

Winter Break Stay Applications (Dec. 21 – Jan. 6, 2024)

Current New College residents can apply to stay in residence for the full Winter Break period for an additional per night cost.

Residents can also request to stay for part of the Winter Break, if needed for their flights to/from home, for a per night cost.

Applications for Winter Break residency will be available in mid-November and the submission deadline is November 30, 2023.

All applications will be reviewed by the Office of Residence and Student Life and confirmations will be sent out in early December. Permission to remain in the residences during this time period is not automatic and is subject to the Dean’s approval.


April Departure

The 2023-24 Fall-Winter residence term ends at 12pm (noon) on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.

As per the Occupancy Agreement, residents are required to leave residence by whichever date is earlier:

  • within 48 hours of their final 2024 Winter assessment;
  • by 12pm (noon) on May 1st, 2024.

In other words, the departure deadline for residents with final assessments on April 29th and 30th is May 1st at 12pm (noon). For residents with earlier final assessments, their departure deadline is 48 hours after their final Winter assessment.

New College residents will have an opportunity to apply to extend their residence stay up until May 1st, 2024 at 12pm (noon).

Extended Stay Applications

Extended Stay request forms will be made available in March for students who may need extra time to move out (up until 12pm on May 1st).

Students needing accommodation after 12pm (noon) on May 1st, 2024 will be able to apply for Summer Residence.


Withdrawing From Residence

For the most comprehensive information about withdrawing from residence, please see section 10 of the New College Residence Occupancy Agreement.

Withdrawal Policies

Students are admitted to residence on the understanding that they will remain in residence for the full Occupancy Period.

If you choose to withdraw from residence during the academic year, you are asked to provide a minimum of 2 weeks written notice to the Office of Residence and Student Life. Failure to do so may result in an administrative fee.

Once you have carefully reviewed the withdrawal policy, you must submit a Withdrawal Notice Form (please contact the Office of Residence and Student Life). All submissions are final.

Students who withdraw from residence on or after Move-In Day (September 2, 2023) will have their Occupancy Fee reassessed as follows:

  • Refunds of the Room portion of the Occupancy Fee are as indicated in Occupancy Fee Rates and Payment Schedule (Schedule “B”);
  • Refunds of the Meal Plan portion of the Occupancy Fee are as indicated in the Residence Meal Plan Agreement (Schedule “D”);
  • Absolutely no withdrawals are permitted during the Winter Break (December 21, 2023 to January 5, 2024);

Schedule “B” and Schedule “D” can be found in the New College Residence Policies.

Changes to Academic Status

Students who withdraw from the University are required to vacate the premises within 48 hours of the date upon which they cease to hold full-time academic status unless alternate arrangements are approved by the Director of Residence and Student Life.