The University of Toronto has a variety of important services and resources available on campus or virtually. Brief descriptions of some of these services have been provided below; more details can be found by following the links to each service’s website.
Accessibility Services
Located at 455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400
Accessibility Services provides students with documented disabilities (be it physical, sensory, a learning disability or a mental health condition) with temporary or long-term support. If you require accommodations or have any accessibility concerns, or even if you suspect that issues may arise in the course of your studies, it’s important that you contact Accessibility Services proactively. The University of Toronto is committed to accessibility; however, these services can be more difficult to obtain if an issue arises and no prior documentation exists.
Athletics on Campus
Included in your tuition fees are memberships to three athletic facilities on campus:
Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, located at 100 Devonshire Place
The Golding Centre is a state-of-the-art facility featuring a strength and condition centre, fitness studio, sport medicine clinic, and more. You can partake in Open Gym workout hours, group workouts, drop-in sports and intramurals, and a variety of registered programs and instruction; visit their website for more details. Lockers are available for free day use or at an affordable rate for long-term rental (approx. $10/month or $80/year).
The Athletic Centre, located at 55 Harbord Street
The Athletic Centre has “seven gymnasia, three pools, a strength and conditioning centre, indoor track, field house, dance studio, cardio machines, tennis and squash courts, steam rooms and more.” You can check out the many different athletic programs (such as gymnastics, swimming, and running clubs) at their website. Lockers are available for free day use or at an affordable rate for long-term rental (approx. $10/month or $80/year).
Hart House Fitness Centre, located at 7 Hart House Circle
The Hart House Fitness Centre is located in the basement of Hart House and has excellent athletic facilities with a smaller and more relaxed atmosphere. They offer a wide variety of in-person classes and programs, as well as the “U of T Virtual Fitness Studio,” featuring 9 different weekly virtual fitness classes and over 150 on-demand videos.
Health & Wellness
Located at the Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street, 2nd floor
Note: Health & Wellness will be moving to 700 Bay Street as of October 4, 2022 due to renovations.
These on-campus medical services include psychiatry (even group therapy for stressed out graduate students), physiotherapy, immunizations, and even just regular check-ups.
(Hey, while we’re on the subject, why not read up on the health insurance benefits you receive as a grad student?)
Centre for International Experience
Located at Cumberland House, 33 St. George Street
The Centre for International Experience provides services and programming for international students at U of T, as well as addressing any non-academic concerns and circulating a monthly newsletter. They also sponsor a number of social events for foreign students, such as barbecues, parties and excursions. If you need any information or assistance navigating the grad school experience as an international student, be sure to reach out!
Centre for Women and Trans People
Located at 563 Spadina Avenue, Room 100
The Centre for Women and Trans People is “committed to providing a safe, harassment-free drop in space for all women and trans people on campus.” Additionally, the Centre coordinates a variety of resources, events, and services for women and trans people at the University of Toronto.
Family Care Office
Located at the Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street, Room 103
The Family Care Office “provides confidential guidance, resources, referrals, educational programming and advocacy for the University of Toronto community and their families.” They can offer information on childcare, elder care, and other family resources, in addition to confidential counseling, free clinics, and support groups.