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Residence Rooms
New College’s residence buildings are dormitory-style, with three types of residence rooms:
- single rooms;
- double rooms;
- economy double rooms.
At New College, the majority of first-year residents live in a double or economy double room.
Students indicate their room-type preferences when accepting a New College residence offer. These preferences are reviewed by staff during the room assignment process, but there is no guarantee that residents will be assigned to their room-type preferences.
Room Types
See below for more information about New College residence rooms, including images of sample rooms.
Double Rooms
New College double rooms house two students in a spacious room. Each student has their own desk, desk chair, single bed and closet or wardrobe. Furniture style may vary across rooms.
There are double rooms in Wilson Hall, Wetmore Hall, and 45 Willcocks. Individual room dimensions vary due to the shape of the buildings.
Wilson Hall
Wetmore Hall
45 Willcocks
Economy Double Rooms
Economy double rooms are New College’s most affordable room type. These double rooms maximize space by placing a bed over a desk. The bed-over-desk is set up like a bunk bed, except the lower bunk is removed and a desk is placed in this space, creating a cozy study space.
Each student in the room has their own closet, bed, single mattress, desk, and desk chair. Economy double rooms typically have one bed-over-desk and one standard bed. Furniture style may vary across rooms.
Economy double rooms are only located in Wilson Hall. Individual room dimensions vary due to the shape of the building.
Wilson Hall
Single Rooms
New College single rooms house an individual student in a room with their own single bed, desk, desk chair and closet. There are single rooms in Wilson Hall, Wetmore Hall, and 45 Willcocks. Individual room dimensions vary due to the shape of the buildings, and furniture style may vary across rooms.
The majority of first-year residents at New College live in a double or economy double room. Some single rooms may become available to a limited number of first-year students.
Wilson Hall
Wetmore Hall
45 Willcocks
Room Furniture
New College residence rooms are fully furnished, meaning that you only need to bring items that will make your room feel like home. See below for a list of the furniture provided by the residence:
Supplied Furniture
- Bed
- Mattress and pad (36″ x 76″, fits twin-sized sheets)
- 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)
All rooms have windows, wireless internet, and air conditioning/heating. Furniture style may vary across rooms.
Accessibility
If you require disability-related accommodations in residence, begin registering with the Accessibility Services’ office as early as possible.
The qualified staff at Accessibility Services will work with you to assess your needs and forward their recommendations to the University’s housing staff.
See the document below for a summary of New College room types, living communities, and fees:
More information about residence fees can be found on our Residence Fees page.
Residence Floors
At New College, residence rooms are located on secure, dormitory-style residence floors. Residence floors have common rooms, kitchens, washrooms, and more.
Common Rooms and Kitchens
Every residence floor has common rooms. Each common room has:
- a living room (with a sofa, chairs, and a TV);
- a kitchen (with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove);
- a small eating area.
Washrooms
Each residence floor has 2 or 3 shared washrooms.
Washrooms have multiple shower and toilet stalls, so there is no waiting. Individual showers and toilet stalls are private and can be locked.
Gender-inclusive floors have gender-inclusive washrooms, while single-gender floors have single-gender washrooms.
New College does not have ensuite or private bathrooms.
Laundry Facilities and Cleaning
Each New College building has complimentary laundry facilities with dryers and washing machines.
Caretaking staff clean the common areas, such as the washrooms and common rooms, daily.
Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms. Cleaning supplies are provided on each floor.
Internet
All three residence buildings have wireless internet access on each floor. Wireless internet access is also available in New College’s public areas.
The D.G. Ivey Library, in Wilson Hall, has two computer labs exclusively for the use of New College students.
For more information about internet access at New College, visit the Building Services page.
Security
Residence floors are individually secured and can only be accessed using residence key-fobs.
After 10pm, the New College buildings are also locked externally and can only be accessed using residence key-fobs.
New College’s Front Desk is open 23 hours a day to provide residents with assistance.
Smoking
New College is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the buildings, including individual student rooms.
Residence Communities
Residence Houses
New College’s residence floors are divided into 20 “houses” of 40-50 residents.
Each residence house has a Residence Don, who is a upper-year undergraduate or graduate student. Dons are responsible for offering support, leadership, and guidance to students, and are an active participant in the residence and college community.
More information about Residence Dons can be found on the Residence Life webpages.
Gender-Inclusive and Single-Gender Communities
New College offers single-gender and gender-inclusive communities.
Our Gender-Inclusive Communities (which includes our 3 LLCs) are located in all three of our buildings. They bring together first-year and upper-year students from all programs and areas of interest. These communities have shared gender-inclusive washrooms with individually lockable showers and toilet stalls.
Our Single-Gender Communities bring together first-year and upper-year students from all programs and areas of interest, but in an exclusively single-gender environment. There is one men-identifying floor, located in 45 Willcocks, and two women-identifying floors, located in Wilson Hall and Wetmore Hall.
Living Learning Communities
New College has three living learning communities based around specific areas of study or interest.
What is a Living Learning Community (LLC)?
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are residential houses that bring together like-minded students to engage in a specific educational focus outside of the classroom.
By applying to an LLC, you are committing to the values and ideals of that community. Residents in an LLC will be encouraged to engage with the community’s events and discussions, drawing connections to the wider New College and University of Toronto culture, as well as life beyond.
Life (+) Sciences
Located in Wilson Hall, our Life (+) Sciences LLC brings together students in Life Sciences programs, or those who have an interest in life sciences, health, or becoming a healthcare professional.
This residence community strives for a balance where residents are not only able to engage with college life, but also gain academic and social support tailored for students studying or interested in Life Sciences. This community is supported by a LLC Residence Don with an academic background in either Life Science or Healthcare studies, and features programming tailored to the needs of Life Science students.
Activities that you will experience in this LLC include:
- Indigenous Histories of Toronto Teaching
- Coffee with a Prof
- Study Sessions with Midterm Tips from the Learning Strategist
- Trip to the U of T Indigenous Medicine Garden
- Trip with Faculty to the Ontario Science Centre or U of T Greenhouses
- Career Development workshop with the New College Career Educator
Sustainability, Access and Equity (SAE)
Located in 45 Willcocks, the Sustainability, Access, and Equity (SAE) Learning Community members will have the opportunity to be a part of a truly unique community and engage in thought provoking programming opportunities.
This community is designed for students who are interested in issues of equity as it relates to social identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, socioeconomic class, national origin, education, citizenship, (dis)ability, etc. and who wish to develop their knowledge of these issues within a broader perspective of justice, sustainability, and community development.
Programming in this community promotes participation in the New College Community and the wider University and Toronto communities and practical experiences in a variety of settings.
Activities that you will experience in this LLC include:
- Indigenous Histories of Toronto Teaching
- Coffee with a Prof
- Swap Shop
- Guided tour at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) – Women and Art
- Study sessions with Midterm Tips from the Learning Strategist
- Career Development workshop with the New College Career Educator
Innovation & Technology (iTech)
Located in 45 Willcocks, the Innovation & Technology (iTECH) Learning Community brings together those first-year and upper-year students committed to innovation and technology in their academic programs.
This LLC is designed to attract students who have a passion for technological innovation. This community is supported by a specially selected residence don with such a background, and who understand the pressures associated with a degree in the STEM fields.
Activities that you will experience in this LLC include:
- Indigenous Histories of Toronto Teaching
- Tour of the SciNet Supercomputer @ U of T
- Study Session with Midterm Tips from the Learning Strategist
- Coffee with a Prof
- Career Development workshop with the New College Career Educator
Residence Tours
In-Person Tours
New College is not currently running in-person residence tours. Visitors are welcome to visit the main floors of Wilson Hall, Wetmore Hall, and 45 Willcocks on their own schedule, where they will be able to view the lounges, library, and more, but will not be able to access the residence floors.
Information about general University of Toronto campus tours is available through the Nona MacDonald Visitors Centre.
Virtual Tours
New College offers two virtual tours:
The first tour is an interactive virtual tour showing key locations around New College, including:
- Audrey Taylor Dining Hall
- Donald G. Ivey Library
- Wilson and Wetmore Lounges
- William Doo Auditorium
The second tour is an interactive virtual tour of New College Residence showing sample residence rooms and common room spaces. Follow the arrows for more rooms!
