Amenity Spaces
New College offers several amenities spaces that are available to current New College students and New College Fall-Winter residents.
If you have questions, contact the Office of Residence and Student Life at new.residence@utoronto.ca.
Music Rooms
New College has music practice rooms in 45 Willcocks and Wilson Hall. The rooms contain pianos; other instruments are also welcome.
Multi-Purpose Room
New College has a Multi-Purpose Room in the basement of 45 Willcocks that has desks, chairs, and an A/V system. It can be used for studying, group projects, or similar activities, and can accommodate smudging.
Body Works Studio
The Body Works Studio can be used for dance and other exercises and is located in the basement of 45 Willcocks.
Footwear Policy
Help us protect the studio’s floor by respecting the following policies:
- No street shoes (shoes worn outside) should be worn in the studio.
- Please carry your shoes to the studio to prevent them from picking up bits of dirt and grit that will damage the floor.
- Shoes should be made of a non-marking material.
- Try scraping the edge of the heel on a piece of white paper—if it leaves a mark, leave it at home.
- If you notice your shoes leaving marks on the studio floor, please use other shoes or socks in the future.
- Use socks or wide-heeled, soft-soled shoes.
- Hard-soled shoes can leave scuff marks and narrow heels can dent the floor. If you cannot make a dent in the sole of your shoes with your thumbnail, they are too hard.
Drop-In Access
Once approved, individual students can access the amenities spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop-in access grants you one hour of personal use.
Eligibility
Current New College students and New College residents (Fall-Winter) can request drop-in access to the:
- Music Rooms;
- Multi-Purpose Room;
- Body Works Studio.
Unfortunately, the spaces are not available to non-New College students or New College summer-only residents.
Request Access
To request drop-in access to any of the amenities spaces, please complete the form below. ORSL will process your request and send you a confirmation email once you have been approved.
Advance Booking
Eligibility
Current New College students and New College residents (Fall-Winter) can book the following spaces in advance:
- Music Rooms;
- Multi-Purpose Room (MPR);
- Body Works Studio (BWS).
Unfortunately, the spaces are not available to non-New College students or New College summer-only residents.
Music Room Booking
First apply for drop-in access to the music rooms. Once approved, you can make advance bookings by visiting the Wilson Hall Front Desk.
MPR & BWS Booking
To book the Multi-Purpose Room or Body Works Studio in advance for personal use, complete the form below. ORSL will process your request and send you a confirmation email once the booking has been made. Please submit at least 2 business days before the requested booking date.
Student Group Use
See below for information about space access for recognized U of T student groups.
Music Rooms
Music room access is only available to New College Student Centre groups. Please contact new.residence@utoronto.ca for more information.
Multi-Purpose Room
If you are a recognized U of T student group, contact the Student Life team at new.studentlife@utoronto.ca at least 10 business days before the requested booking. They will guide you through the program proposal and room booking process.
Body Works Studio
Body Works Studio access is only available to New College Student Centre groups. Please contact new.studentlife@utoronto.ca at least 10 business days before the requested booking.
Unfortunately, the Body Works Studio is not available to be booked by other student groups.
Exception: if you are a current New College student, you can personally access the room (using advanced booking or drop-in access) and invite other students. This exception can only be used for personal use (e.g. dance practice), and should not be used for running events or programs.
Please note, accessing the space depends on the individual New College student. The New College student must be present throughout and is responsible for signing out and returning the room key.
Study Spaces and Supports
Donald G. Ivey Library
The Donald G. Ivey Library in Wilson Hall provides an excellent study space and a wheelchair-accessible computer lab.
Services include:
- 24-hour study space available to all New College students during exam periods;
- 20 computer workstations that are open to all university members;
- 2 New College Student Computer Labs, including 44 computer workstations reserved for New College students;
- Bookable group study rooms;
- Technology for loan at the circulation desk, including laptops, chargers, and microphones;
- Black & white and colour printing;
- Computers feature assistive technology Kurzweil 3000, JAWS text to speech, and ZoomText magnifier.
D.G. Ivey Library
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Academic Supports
New College Arts & Science students can access a variety of academic supports at the College. These include:
- Academic advising on a wide range on topics, available through the New College Registrar’s Office;
- Appointments and drop-in sessions with the New College Writing Centre;
- Appointments with the New College Learning Strategist;
- Appointments and drop-in sessions for first-year students with the New College Math Learning Centre;
- Office hours at the New College Statistics Aid Centre.
Lounge Spaces
Wilson Hall and Wetmore Hall both have lounge spaces furnished with tables, chairs, and lounge seating. 45 Willcocks has a study room on each residence floor, as well as lounge spaces in the first floor Atrium, Gnu lounge in the basement, and the William Doo Auditorium steps.
