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Student Services

• Advising and Learning Skills
• The Career Centre
• Financial Aid
• Registrar's Office
• Health & Wellness Centre
• N'sheemaehn: Child Care Centre
• Physical Education & Athletics - Recreation Centre
  • Facilities:
• University Police Services
• Student Residences
• Sexual Harassment Education, Counselling and Complaint Office
• Access Ability Services
  • ACCOMMODATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
• International Student Centre
• Office Of The University Ombudsperson

Advising and Learning Skills

The Career Centre

Financial Aid

Registrar's Office

Visit our:

• 24 hr. telephone information line at 416-287-7001
• our website at: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar/

Health & Wellness Centre

We are your convenient and confidential medical clinic on campus - much like your family doctor's office.

The Health & Wellness Centre offers two free services:

1) 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, STD tests including HIV/AIDS, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications for colds and headaches. Appointments are recommended and walk-ins are accommodated. UTSC International students may pick up their UHIP cards here.

2) Personal Counselling: Our staff includes a social worker, a psychotherapist, and a physician-counsellor. Each of these counsellors are trained to help with family problems, relationships, crisis counselling, anxiety, depression, stress management, sexuality, bereavement, and eating disorders.

N'sheemaehn: Child Care Centre

Your child can be as close as your next lecture hall at N'sheemaehn (pronounced Nuh-shee-muh) located on the UTSC 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 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 UTSC appointees.

Assistance with fees is available through a bursary for UTSC 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:,
Telephone 416-287-762.
E-mail: childcare@utsc.utoronto.ca

Physical Education & Athletics - Recreation Centre

The 'mission' for the Department of Physical Education and Athletics is: "Together we learn and develop through participation in 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:

University Police Services

The members of the University Police are fully sworn peace officers who are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve the University community.

The University of Toronto Police are in partnership with the University community to provide a safe and secure environment in which to carry out daily activities.

The UTSC 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.

UTSC Police should be informed of ALL matters involving threats to personal safety and security, violations of federal, provincial or municipal laws or Universities 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.

The UTSC Police can provide pay duty officers to address security concerns for all functions. They also co-ordinate community safety and crime prevention programs such as Village Watch, Walk Safer and Lone Worker as well as Student Crime Stoppers. A Lost and Found Service is also provided by the Police office.

The UTSC Police are also available for discussions and consultation for incidents relating to threats to personal safety or other criminal and non-criminal matters at UTSC.

Student Residences

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. Other important student leader groups includes: Academic Mentors, LINKS, and Student Village Council.

Clustered in two attractively landscaped villages, our fully furnished townhouses and apartments with well-equipped kitchens, are located minutes from the academic buildings and the Student Village Centre (SVC), 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. Single and shared room accommodations 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 Access Ability 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 winter and summer. We encourage you to come and visit us during the summer to tour the village and see a townhouse or apartment.

For more information, contact:

Sexual Harassment Education, Counselling and Complaint Office

The services of the Sexual Harassment Office are available to all members of the University. All complaints and requests for information will be kept completely confidential unless the individuals involved approve otherwise. Members of the University of Toronto at Scarborough may arrange an appointment at Scarborough Campus with the Sexual Harassment Officer or may go to the downtown office, whichever is more convenient. For an appointment, information, to arrange educationals or to file a complaint, contact the Sexual Harassment Education, Counselling and, Complaint Office, University of Toronto, 455 Spadina Avenue (at College), Room 302, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2G7 (telephone 416-978-3908).

Access Ability Services

ACCOMMODATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The University will make every attempt to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations to persons who have disabilities. Staff and faculty carry a responsibility for creating and maintaining an inclusive environment in their teaching and work setting and responding appropriately to requests for accommodation of a disability.

Responsibility of Students Who have Disabilities

Students who have disabilities and wish to be accommodated in their academic Programs and related activities at the University have the responsibility to disclose their disabilities and present requests for accommodations in a timely manner which will facilitate the implementation of supports and services. Students are encouraged to discuss their needs as early as possible with the Manager of Access Ability Services. Students must present appropriate and up-to-date documentation of their disability when it is requested.

Responsibility of AccessAbility Services

Staff in AccessAbility Services are available to provide services directly to students who have disabilities and to support and advise faculty and staff of the University in providing appropriate accommodation. Access Ability Services will encourage students to communicate with their department and discuss their needs with appropriate staff. Access Ability Services will act as a resource centre for the University on disability issues, will assess documentation, recommend appropriate accommodations, and provide ongoing consultation and support.

Services Available at UTSC

• arrangements for alternate tests/exams
• note takers
• provision of assistive devices and adaptive equipment and assessment of these needs
• adaptive materials (large print/taped texts)
• alternative communication (i.e. sign language interpreter)
• accessible test and course locations
• personal and career counselling relating to the individual's disability
• access to a registered psychologist for psycho-educational assessments and referrals to support services as required.
• Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist to assist students with a learning disability with skills, instruction, and strategies

The Manager is available at

Voice/TTY:	416-287-7560;
Voice:	416-287-7553; S320A
email:	ability@utsc.utoronto.ca

We also have a page on the World Wide Web: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~ability/.

International Student Centre

• Pre-arrival information (sent with the admission offer)
• Reception service and orientation events
• English Conversation Program
• Newsletter
• Information and referrals on non-academic matters

Contact: ISC, 33 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2E3, 416-978-2564.

Office Of The University Ombudsperson

The Ombudsperson maintains office hours at all three U of T campuses (for an appointment, please telephone or e-mail us). For additional information, please visit our website at:

http://www.utoronto.ca/ombudsperson