Student Services
Office of Student Affairs
Student Affairs and Services supports student success. We strive to cultivate the intellectual and personal development of students within a community based on principles of mutual respect and inclusion.
The Student Affairs and Services division includes the following Departments:
- Academic Advising & Career Centre
- AccessAbilty Services
- Health and Wellness Centre
- International Student Centre at U of T Scarborough
- Physical Education and Athletics
- Office of Student Affairs
- Student Housing and Residence Life
The Office of Student Affairs is a positive space environment that provides official recognition to over 100 student clubs, advises and seeks advice from student societies and the Council on Student Services (CSS) and advocates on issues of student concern to the Vice-President & Principal. The office offers support for a variety of initiatives, assists students in academic or personal difficulty, offers guidance to students planning events and responds to student queries and referrals.
Programs & Services include:
- The Student Mentorship Program
- The Explore U of T Passport Program
- Student Advocacy
- Orientation Activities
- Student Group Recognition
- Focus Groups and Roundtable Discussions
- myUTSC Website - www.utsc.utoronto.ca/stuaff
Contact Information:
Office of Student Affairs and Services
Room: | Student Centre, SL157 |
Phone: | 416-208-4760 |
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Academic Advising & Career Centre
The Academic Advising & Career Centre provides a unique comprehensive and integrated set of services to U of T Scarborough students. We help students become informed decision-makers and independent learners, to be motivated and goal-oriented - while maintaining a maximum degree of flexibility of planning towards a range of academic and career goals. Our services include:
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Workshops and seminars on academic issues, learning skills, career planning and looking for employment.
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Individual appointments with professional career counsellors and academic advisors.
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Front line resource specialists who can provide information and referral.
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Career Centre Online: exclusive electronic job postings for U of T students.
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Special events, such as a Professional and Graduate Schools Fair, a Summer job Fair and a Volunteer and Internship Fair.
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Come see us in AC213 or phone 416-287-7561.
AccessAbility Services
University of Toronto's Statement of Commitment Regarding Persons with a Disability
It is the University's goal to create a community that is inclusive of all persons and treats all members of the community in an equitable manner. In creating such a community, the University aims to foster a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of all persons.
In working toward this goal, the University will strive to provide support for, and facilitate the accommodation of individuals with disabilities so that all may share the same level of access to opportunities, participate in the full range of activities that the University offers, and achieve their full potential as members of the University community.
The University will work to eliminate or minimize the adverse effects of barriers, including physical, environmental, attitudinal, communication and technological barriers, which may prevent the full participation of individuals with disabilities in the University community.
The University will provide the members of its community with opportunities for education and access to information regarding disability and the University's policies on disability. At the same time, the University will endeavour to protect the individuals' privacy, confidentiality and autonomy.
The University re-affirms that all individuals are expected to satisfy the essential requirements of their program of studies or employment, while recognizing that students and employees with disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable them to do so. The University is, as always, committed to preserving academic freedom and its high level of academic standards.
The achievement of the University's goal depends on the participation of each and every member of the University community, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as their respective representative organizations. Each of these parties has a role in creating an equitable and inclusive environment, as well as in the accommodation process and the identification, removal, and/or reduction of barriers. The consultative relationship among the members of the University community is based upon a shared desire for an open, supportive learning and working environment, and a shared respect for individual rights and dignity.
In working toward its goals under this Statement, the University is committed to acting conscientiously and in keeping with its own policies and existing legislation related to disability.
Responsibility of Students Who Have Disabilities
Students who request accommodations for their academic programs and related activities at the University have the responsibility to disclose their needs in a timely manner to facilitate the implementation of support and services. It is vitally important that students discuss their needs as early as possible with the Service in order to put accommodations in place. Students must present relevant and up-to-date documentation, as outlined on the website, from an appropriate health care professional.
AccessAbility Services
Services are provided to students who have a mental health disability, learning disability, attention deficit disorder, acquired brain injury, physical, sensory (hearing/vision), or chronic health condition (e.g. epilepsy, cancer, bowel disease) as well as students who have temporary disabilities such as a broken dominant arm.
Students who register and utilize the services will not be identified on their transcript as receiving accommodations. Information disclosed to the service is confidential and is disclosed with the student's permission.
The service provides a wide range of support, including:
- learning disability assessments
- assistive technology assessments and equipment
- learning strategy support
- test and examination accommodations
- note taking services
- sign language interpreters; computerized note-taking
- advice and information on disability issues
- liaison to University and off-campus agencies
Financial Aid & Awards
The Financial Aid & Awards office provides programs and services to assist students in financing their education. Programs include OSAP and other provincial loan programs, bursaries and emergency loan support, Work Study and scholarships/awards. The staff is available to help students make sound financial decisions through personal or group counselling opportunities. The Financial Aid & Awards office is located in the Registrar's Office (Room AA142). To book an appointment, please use eService on the Registrar's Office webpage at
www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrarHealth & Wellness Centre
Hours: | Monday - Friday -- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Room: | SL270 (Student Centre) |
Telephone: | 416-287-7065 |
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We are your convenient and confidential medical clinic on campus - much like your family doctor's office.
The Health & Wellness Centre offers three free services:
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Health Care: Is provided daily by physicians and nurses for the treatment of minor illnesses, first aid, pregnancy tests, annual check-ups, birth control prescriptions and sales, STI tests including HIV/AIDS, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications for colds and headaches. Appointments are recommended and walk-ins are accommodated. U of T Scarborough international students may pick up their UHIP cards here.
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Personal Counselling: Our staff includes a social worker, a psychotherapist, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a physician-counsellor. Each of these counsellors is trained to help with family problems, relationships, crisis counselling, anxiety, depression, stress management, sexuality, bereavement, and eating disorders.
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Health Promotion: Aimed at supporting healthy life style choices, it is an integral part of the services, and the staff often collaborates with other student services such as Physical Education & Athletics to further enhance the quality of our outreach programs.
International Student Centre @ U of T Scarborough
The International Student Centre (ISC), a division of Student Affairs & Services, serves and supports international and internationally-minded students at U of T Scarborough. The ISC @ U of T Scarborough is an inclusive and positive space where students of all backgrounds can find community and benefit from information, programs and services.
We offer programs and services for students in three areas:
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International Students & Newcomers to Canada: Orientation activities, Buddy Program, English Conversation Program, educational and social/cultural events, international student advising, referrals to university and community services.
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Study Abroad: Find out about opportunities to study in another country and earn credit towards your degree! Attend an information session and find resources about Summer Abroad, Student Exchange and Study Elsewhere programs.
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Diversity Training & Workshops: Explore issues of diversity, identity and equity. Learn more about yourself and about your community.
Our programs and services are open to all students.
International and internationally-minded students can register with the ISC by visiting our website:
www.utsc.utoronto.ca/isc.
Room: | SL151 |
Telephone: | 416-287-7518 |
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N'sheemaehn: Child Care Centre
Hours: Monday - Friday -- 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Your child can be as close as your next lecture hall at N'sheemaehn (pronounced Nuh-shee-muh) located on the U of T Scarborough grounds. The Centre was constructed with children in mind. Its large, low level windows invite the natural environment inside and through which the children watch for birds, squirrels, raccoons and deer. Child size furniture, equipment, sinks and toilets enable children to develop independence and self-esteem.
The centre provides care and education for 54 children from birth to five years of age. Every day, children learn through play in a professional, nurturing, stimulating and safe environment. Children develop co-operative, empathetic, and negotiating skills and strategies to thrive today, and throughout their lifetime.
Meals and snacks are provided by an on site cook, with attention to how they taste, look, and how nutritionally sound they are for growing and developing children. Allergies and food restrictions are accommodated.
This non-for-profit Centre is governed by a Board of Directors made up of parents and U of T Scarborough appointees.
Assistance with fees is available through a bursary for U of T Scarborough students, as well as a child care subsidy from the City of Toronto.
For more information about the Centre, or to arrange for a visit, please contact the Director, Joanne Quinn at 416-287-7624.
Office of the University Ombudsperson
As part of the University's commitment to ensuring that the rights of its individual members are protected, the University Ombudsperson investigates complaints from any member of the University not handled through regular University channels. The Ombudsperson offers advice and assistance and can recommend changes in academic or administrative procedures where this seems justified. In handling a complaint, the Ombudsperson has access to all relevant files and information and to all appropriate University officials. The Ombudsperson handles all matters in strict confidence, unless the individual involved approves otherwise. The Ombudsperson is independent of all administrative structures of the University and is accountable only to Governing Council.
The services of the office are available by appointment at all three U of T campuses (for an appointment, please telephone or e-mail us). For additional information, please visit our website at:
www.utoronto.ca/ombudsperson. (Please consult the website for office location.)
Telephone: | 416-978-4874 |
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Physical Education & Athletics - Recreation Centre
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Hours: | Monday - Friday -- 7:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday -- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Hours are adjusted hours during exam periods, Christmas holidays & summer months.)
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Main Office: | R247 |
General Information: | 416-287-7090 |
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Our mission is: "We strive to create a respectful and inclusive environment that promotes opportunity and overall well-being through physical activity". The focus of the Department is to encourage participation in a broad spectrum of programs and activities. We offer various combinations and levels of intramural sports, inter-house leagues, tournaments, recreational play, instruction, and special events to promote skill development, leadership, social interaction and enjoyment for an active, healthy lifestyle.
Facilities:
Co-ed fitness/weight training facility 'THE KEY' and the Cardio Theatre space, Cycle-fit Room; The Pallandi Gymnasium - a double gym for basketball, volleyball, badminton, ball hockey, indoor soccer, indoor cricket etc.; Teaching Studio - for instructional and fitness classes; Athletics Lounge - study space, table tennis; seven air-conditioned North American squash courts, Golf "practice tee" Cage; Varsity Blues Baseball Diamond, two multi-purpose outdoor playing fields and eleven outdoor tennis courts in the valley; locker/shower areas - including men's and women's sauna; athletic service counter offering program and membership information as well as playing equipment rentals and various supplies.
University of Toronto Scarborough Community Police
A Special Constable Service
Office Location: | SW304 (Sciences Wing) |
Emergency: | 416-287-7333 |
General: | 416-287-7398 |
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UTSC Patrol (formerly Walk Safer): | 416-287-7022 |
U of T Scarborough Community Police are dispatched by the Communications Centre on the St. George campus. Please specify that you are calling from U of T Scarborough and be specific about your location.
The members of the U of T Community Police are Special Constables. They are sworn peace officers who are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve the University community.
The U of T Community Police work in partnership with the University community to provide a safe and secure environment in which to carry out daily activities.
The U of T Scarborough Community Police is the initial response agency for all emergencies and crises occurring on the Scarborough campus and should be notified immediately of any situation that jeopardizes the safety of any community member, or that threatens to disrupt the operations of the University.
The U of T Scarborough Community Police should be informed of ALL matters involving threats to personal safety and security, violations of federal, provincial or municipal laws or University policies.
Examples of these would include:
- attempts to injure others or self
- medical emergencies
- alcohol related emergencies
- threats
- assaults
- noise complaints
- damage to property
- theft of property
- possession of drugs or weapons
- any other situation that looks suspicious or causes concern.
U of T Scarborough Community Police co-ordinate community safety and crime prevention programs such as Traffic Safety, UTSC Patrol and the Lone Worker program as well as issuing Crime Alerts and Community Information Bulletins and providing crime prevention and personal safely education and consultation at U of T Scarborough.
The U of T Community Police can also provide pay duty officers to address security concerns for all special functions.
Registrar's Office
The Registrar's Office is the place to visit for help with registration, to request letters or forms which confirm your status at the university and to get answers for many of your general questions about academic regulations, degree requirements and re-enrolment for those students who are returning after suspension or a 12-month absence. We also produce student cards (TCards) for new students. Some of our services, such as late withdrawal, deferred exams, petition submission, exam copy and clerical check requests, can be requested online using eService (from our website). Our office is located in Room AA142 of the Arts and Administration building. The telephone number is 416-287-7001. For office hours see our website.
Student Residences
The University of Toronto Scarborough residence system offers you a comfortable home away from home. Our mission is to provide residence students with a "living and learning" environment that supports the academic mission of the university and offers students a variety of opportunities to enhance their university experience both inside and outside the classroom.
Our Residence Life program is designed to assist students with the transition to university and to support their success throughout their time on campus. We strive to foster a learning community committed to a high standard of mutual respect and understanding that celebrates diversity.
Our community is supported by Residence Advisors, senior students living in residence, who serve as a community support network that strives to make the residence environment enjoyable, relaxing, and conducive to learning. The Student Residence Council is also group of student leaders in residence who organize events and services for residents.
Our fully furnished townhouses and apartments with well-equipped kitchens, are located minutes from the academic buildings and the Residence Centre (RC), our large, furnished common area. There are 114 self-contained townhouses and 55 self-contained apartments, accommodating 767 students; with four to six students in each house and four students in each apartment suite. Single and shared bedrooms are available. Houses and apartments are assigned as either all female or all male for new students. Common laundry rooms are available throughout the residences. Five houses and one apartment are specially designed as barrier free accommodation for students with AccessAbility requirements.
Residence is guaranteed to all full-time first-year students who are offered admission by July 1, and who respond to all deadlines and meet all deposit requirements. Part-time students and those who receive late offers are advised to contact the Housing Office for further information although there is no guarantee that they will receive accommodation on campus.
Accommodation is available for fall, winter and summer. We encourage you to come and visit us during the summer to tour the residences and see a townhouse or apartment.
For more information, contact:
Student Housing and Residence Life
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4
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| Fax: | 416-287-7667 |
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Sexual Harassment Education, Counselling and Complaint Office
The University's Sexual Harassment Policy covers harassment based on sex and sexual orientation and applies to students, staff and faculty members. The University of Toronto does not tolerate any form of sexual harassment and is actively endeavouring to provide an environment free of it. All forms of sexual harassment, from verbal abuse to unwanted touching to homophobic insult are covered by the University's policy. The Sexual Harassment Officer provides education to the community, administers the formal complaint procedure and offers non-partisan advice and counsel to those involved in the complaint process. Contacting the Sexual Harassment Officer is not a commitment to filing a complaint; people can contact the office on an anonymous basis simply for advice.
All complaints and requests for information are kept completely confidential unless the individuals involved approve otherwise. Members of the University of Toronto Scarborough may arrange an appointment at U of T Scarborough with the Sexual Harassment Officer or may go to the St. George campus, whichever is more convenient. For an appointment, information, to arrange educationals or to file a complaint, contact the Sexual Harassment Office, University of Toronto, 40 Sussex Avenue (3rd floor), Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1J7 (telephone 416-978-3908). Further information is available at
www.utoronto.ca/sho.
