Welcome to the University of Toronto’s New College Residences!

During the summer months, come experience staying at Canada’s largest university downtown campus in downtown Toronto!

Each year, throughout the summer months (May to the end of August), New College Residence offers safe, convenient and affordable dormitory residence accommodation, meeting space and meal services for individuals and groups. New College Residence is open to the general public for “short-term” stays (those wanting to stay one night, a couple of nights or under 29 nights) and “long-term” stays (those wanting to stay 29 nights or more, or the entire summer session).

New College’s architecture, with its brave and bold façade marks it as one of the most distinctive buildings on the University of Toronto campus – winner of numerous awards!

Whether you are a leisure or budget traveler, a tourist, a backpacker, a tour or school group, planning a conference or a conference participant, a meeting planner, a tour/bus operator, a sports team, working or studying in Toronto, New College Residence has what you are looking for!

Welcome all guests to downtown Toronto and to the University of Toronto, Canada!  

Summary General Information:

  • New College Residence consists of three (3) dormitory-style residence halls (Wilson Hall, Wetmore Hall and 45 Willcocks) with central air-conditioning and shared communal washrooms and common rooms (with limited kitchen facilities) down the hall from rooms. All three residence halls are beside each other and have the same amenities.
  • Most washrooms will be single-gendered (male or female). We will have a couple gender-neutral washrooms in Wetmore Hall only.
  • Room types: Single or Double Rooms (Double rooms have 2 single beds in them)
  • SUMMER 2025: Sessional dates from May 1, 2025 until August 16, 2025 (107 nights) for current New College Residents extending their stay from the fall/winter
  • We open to the public for “long-term” bookings (stays for a month or more) from May 5, 2025
  • We open to the public for “short-term” bookings (stays under a month) from May 9, 2025.
  • We offer daily, weekly, monthly or sessional rate stays
  • All Check-ins happen at 40 Willcocks Street (Wilson Hall) Front Desk which is open 23/7 to assist Residents. (closed for a meal break in the early mornings from 3 a.m.-4 a.m).
  • Check-in time is anytime AFTER 3:00 p.m. on your Check-In Date
  • Check-out time is anytime BEFORE 11:00 a.m. on your Departure Date
  • Residents must be 18 years of age or older (unless part of a contracted group booking). Please contact the Summer Residence Office if you are under 18 years of age and require accommodation.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION:

Currently, we are not implementing any COVID restrictions such as proof of vaccination and mandatory masks but ALL Residents should be ready to pivot on short notice if public health conditions or guidance change prior to or during the summer. Please ensure that you are aware of and follow the government health and safety protocols and guidelines in place just before your stay, when entering the Residence and during your stay. We strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date on vaccination along with boosters as it offers the best protection against severe illness and will also reduce isolation requirements and disruptions to on-campus activities in the event that you are exposed to COVID-19. It will also minimize disruption should conditions require vaccine requirements to be reimposed. Latest UofT COVID-19 updates can be found at: https://ehs.utoronto.ca/covid-19-information/.

While the current pause in our mandatory mask requirement continues, the use of a well-fitting medical mask in high-density indoor spaces when physical distancing is not possible is strongly encouraged especially during periods when cases are rising in Ontario.  Indoor University spaces include: lobbies, elevators, hallways and corridors, stairwells, washrooms, service desks, cafeterias and lunchrooms, common areas in residences, study lounges, meeting rooms, classrooms, research and teaching labs, shared or open-space offices, and other locations used in common, particularly where practicing physical distancing may be difficult or unpredictable. The University is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.

 

Additional Notes for Summer 2025:

  • All Residents must follow the following Rules and Regulations: OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF NEW COLLEGE SUMMER RESIDENCE 2025
  • You can rent a fridge if staying long-term ( month or more) by emailing Campus Fridge Rentals at rlpsales@rogers.com
  • We do not provide any cooking utensils such as pots. pans, cutlery, etc. for the common rooms
  • The Front Desk will not carry any CASH
  • We will not accept Cash, Personal Cheques, Interac e-trasfers for payments
  • Once you make a booking through the portal (under Book a Room tab), you will need to email summer.newcollege@utoronto.ca for any changes or cancellations including extending your stay.  Last minute changes may incur additional fees. (Note: after making a booking, you will be able to View your Reservation, Make Payments by logging into your Account on the portal)
  • when booking on the portal, your choice of residence hall is not guaranteed

Planned Renovations for Summer 2025:

Throughout the summer, New College is hoping to complete a number of renovation projects starting May 1, 2025.

  • In Wilson Hall: the 4th floor will be renovated (May 1-end of June)

As a result of the renovations there may be periodic noise and construction happening during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Depending on weather and the project, renovations may happen on weekends and after hours.

The Resident acknowledges that the Residences are located within a major urban centre and, as a result, there may be noise, construction, local events, and other disturbances over which the University has no control that may impact the occupants of the building. During the summer, maintenance and renovation of the Residence occurs and may necessitate limited access to the Room or common areas.