You will definitely need to bring the following: cutlery, glasses, bowls, plates, alarm clock, bedding, linen, toiletries, posters/pictures, backpack, phone, food containers, fan, food.

Just think of what you would use on a regular basis and chances are you'll need to bring them with you to residence.

Residence Advisors are students who live in the residence community and are responsible to assigned townhouses/areas. They are your front line support. They take an active interest in the quality and enrichment of residence life and are willing to talk with you about the adjustments to be made in leaving home, living in residence, and making academic choices. They are responsible for providing information and referrals to villagers, educational and social programs, crisis and emergency support, general help with house and village matters, enforcing residence policy, supporting the academic mission and larger mission and goals of the University of Toronto Scarborough. These students provide an essential balance between friendship and guidance and leadership in the village around issues of community standards and behaviour.

Houses are either 4 person or 6 person houses, depending on the phase (I, II, or III) you live in. Phase I houses are generally for first year students and can be either 4 or 6 person houses. Houses in Phase II and III are usually 4-person houses.

There are 5 wheelchair accessible houses on the University of Toronto Scarborough campus.

I am a First Year Student, and have never applied for residence before.
I am an Upper Year Student.
I am applying for the Summer Session.

You must pay your full ROSI account for the Fall Session residence no later than November 15, after which interest charges occur. You can pay at any registered bank (TD, CIBC, Scotia Bank) as listed on your U of T invoice. The second installment is due by January 15th. On the check-in day, you must provide proof of payment in order to receive your house keys.

Students are able to stay at Scarborough Residence if they are full time (must be enrolled in at least 3.5 F.C.E.). Students must be registered at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

We guarantee housing to all first year students who meet the deadlines.

Our residences are equipped with complete kitchenettes: a fridge, oven and stove. The meal plan is optional and is available through ARAMARK Foods at the University. For more information please call (416.287.7057). Students are encouraged to cook with one another to help with time management (especially during exam periods). Otherwise, there are many local fast-food restaurants who are willing to take your order.

For health reasons all townhouses and resident units are non-smoking.

On your application you can fill out the section which asks for your "preferred housemate". You do require the signature of the other person and they require yours.

Housemates are matched according to the information you gave us on your application form. We take these questions into serious consideration when we going through the housemate matching process.

The houses are matched as male or female houses. If a co-ed house is requested then it is up to the student to complete a Residence Agreement for Co-ed housing and to fill the entire house. There is no co-ed housing for first year students. All students in a co-ed house must be staying in residence for the same term(s) of that academic year.

We run a full summer residence for all university/college students who are working or studying in the Greater Toronto Area.

We do not allow pets in residence.

Students can bring their own furniture as long as it isn't a health hazard and is approved by maintenance. In general, you may bring anything that will help you feel comfortable with your new living space such as a computer desk, lamp, side table, and even a garbage can for your bedroom.

NOTE: All original furniture (in the bedrooms and common area) must be returned by the end of the year check-out.

You are more than welcome to personalize your room with posters and pictures. Anything that will make you feel more comfortable in your new home. We do not allow students to put nails or screws in the wall or use abrasive tape. Posters may also be placed in the common area (upon agreement within the household).

During particular holidays (e.g. Christmas), you may decorate your house accordingly and are actually encouraged to enter a contest and decorate the outside of your house!

Guests are allowed on campus if all of your housemates agree. Guests are allowed no more than 4 overnight stays per month.

With respect to visitor parking, visitors must park in the Inner lot. Parking passes must be purchased at the kiosk or at the parking office (S-209). The residence office is currently working with the parking office to get visitor parking for third phase students but as it stands right now, ALL visitors must park in the Inner lot and then walk to their destination.

The University including Student Housing & Residence Life will be closed during the December Closure. As stated in your Residence Agreement; the Resident is expected to vacate the room during the closure until Sunday January 6th, 2013 but may leave their belongings in their assigned units/bedrooms. The Resident is expected to secure alternate accommodation during this period. For those who absolutely require residence during this time period; Student Housing & Residence Life will allow students with extenuating circumstances (e.g. international students, out-of-province students), to register to stay in residence during the closure. There is a $250 fee for service during this period. (Guests are not permitted during December closure)

Students are responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of the houses including cleaning, garbage, and snow removal. It is recommended that a cleaning schedule be established (and agreed upon by all of your housemates) at the beginning of the year so that future disagreements may be avoided. Houses are inspected by the Maintenance office periodically to ensure that they are kept in good condition.

Note: Mops, vacuums, shovels, and brooms will be provided.

There are three laundry rooms available in the residence complex, and four in the apartment complex (1 per floor). They are locked at all times but you will be given 24 hour access. A washing cycle is $2.00 per load and a drying cycle is $1.50 per load. All laundry machines are operated by Coinamatic, and all students will use a Laundry SmartCity Card issued by the Student Housing Office to pay for laundry cycles. The SmartCity Reload unit is located in the Residence Centre and it can be loaded up to $50.00 maximum using your Debit Card or Credit Card. (Note: there is a .85c charge for using your Credit Card per transaction). If a student looses a SmartCity Laundry Card the fee will be $10.00 to replace it.

Mail is delivered house to house by Canada Post on a daily basis. We also have an internal residence mail service which delivers the latest in residence news, future events, and information from other school groups.

Note: Housing assignments and mailing addresses will be sent to you in August.

There are several routes to downtown. There are buses that leave from Scarborough Campus that will take you to the subway stations. From Kennedy station you take the subway until you reach St. George station.

The rooms have ample space for computers and computer equipment. Many students bring their own computers but if you don’t there are computer labs in the main academic building available for students to use.

We have two large storage spaces where you can put your belongings on a contractual basis for a limited period of time (14 day maximum). We do not allow students to store furniture in storage. Please contact Jennifer Skinner to arrange a storage locker at 416.208.2671.