Happy Holidays from New College

As this year comes to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our entire New College community, our alumni, donors, faculty, staff and students. Thank you for the dedication each of you brings to our shared community. The diversity of voices, cultures, and experiences at New College is what makes it such a vibrant place of belonging.

Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and
bright beginnings in the New Year!

From: Principal Robert Gazzale

Please note: The University of Toronto will be closed from 3 p.m. ET on December 23, 2025 to 9:00 a.m. ET on January 5, 2025.

If you’re looking for additional resources during the holiday closure, check our online guide below:

If you’d like to get in touch with the Registrar’s Office about your courses, please connect with them upon reopening on January 5 at 9:30 AM.

Please Note: On December 23rd, the Registrar’s Office will offer remote services only, and phone lines will close at 12:30 PM

Reminder to registered students that general information is available on the New College Registrar’s Office Quercus course.

First day of classes for the Winter term is Monday, January 5, 2025

For students in residence with urgent queries:

If you experience any issues or urgently need assistance over the holiday closure, please contact the dons-on-duty. You can also email new.residence@utoronto.ca, and inquiries will receive a response starting on January 5.

If you’re a student who may be experiencing any urgent difficulties and would like to speak with someone over the holidays, please contact the dons-on-duty and/or use the resources listed at the bottom of this message.

For faculty and staff:

If you are a member of our faculty or staff and are experiencing challenges over the holiday period and would like to speak with someone, we encourage you to visit the University’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) as they have a number of resources available. This program is available to employees 24 hours per day, 365 days per year through the Lifeworks/Telus Health app or by phone at 1-855-597-2110.

Additional resources:

U of T Telus Health Student Support provides U of T students with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support for any school, health, or general life concern at no cost. To access U of T Telus Health Student Support, call 1-844-451-9700 or visit www.mentalhealth.utoronto.ca/telus-health-student-support

Students also have access to Good 2 Talk (1-866-925-5454), a free confidential helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For more information on addtional resources, please visit www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/feeling-distressed 

We look forward to connecting with you in 2026!