Arrival and Departure Information

You can still check in after Move-In Day ends! The last day to check-in to residence is TBA.

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 TBA, please contact the Office of Residence and Student Life immediately at new.residence@utoronto.ca.

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 the Office of Residence and Student Life at new.residence@utoronto.ca with supporting documentation.

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 (link). The closest lot is Grad House – 17 Glen Morris Street, Toronto, ON.

Drop-Off Route – Wilson Hall & 45 Willcocks Residence

Wilson Hall is located at 40 Willcocks Street. 45 Willcocks is located directly across the street at 45 Willcocks Street.

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). You can find a parking map here (link).

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

Drop-Off Route – Wetmore Hall

Wetmore Hall is located at 21 Classic Avenue.

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). You can find a parking map here (link).

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

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 International Airport. For more information about the Welcome Booths, see the Centre for International Experience’s website, which is linked here.

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 (link) or taxis. You can find information about locating taxis at Pearson Airport through this link.
• Students also use the UP Express (link), 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 (link).

Packing Checklist

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, meaning that you only need to supply the items that will make your room feel like home. You can find a list of supplied furniture listed below:

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

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 (link) 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 (link) 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.

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 23rd at 12pm (noon). Extended stay requests require a documented need to stay past the original departure deadline, such as a flight ticket.

Applications for extended stays will be available in mid-November and will be due by November 30th, 2024.

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.

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, 2024.

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.

During the Winter Break, the university is closed, services are limited, and there are minimal staff on-site. The New College dining hall is closed, as are the Office of Residence and Student Life, the Registrar’s Office, and IT support. Front Desk services are also limited.

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, 2025 will be able to apply for summer residence at New College. Information about summer residence bookings will be sent to residents in March.

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

Withdrawal Process

Once you have carefully reviewed the withdrawal policy, you must contact the Office of Residence and Student Life (ORSL) at new.residence@utoronto.ca to inform them of your intention to withdraw. You will be asked to submit a Withdrawal Notice Form, which will be provided to you by ORSL. 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.

Withdrawal Policies

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

Students who withdraw from residence on or after Move-In Day (August 25, 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”);

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

No withdrawals are permitted during the Winter Break (December 24, 2024 to January 4, 2025);

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. Please contact the Office of Residence and Student Life at new.residence@utoronto.ca to inform them of any changes to your full-time academic status.