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Summer Residence

 
Summer residence is available from May to August. Stay for the full session or for a shorter-term of at least 4 weeks. There is no minimum academic courseload to stay in summer residence.
 
Summer residents enjoy the convenience of living a short walk from classes and other amenities during the beautiful summer months on campus. Residence life activities provide opportunities for residents to engage with their peers and help them feel at home in a safe, fun, and inclusive community.
 

Eligibility

  • University of Toronto students enrolled in a full-time degree program. For the Summer session, there is no minimum courseload requirement.
  • Students from a visiting post-secondary instiution enrolled in a full-time degree program that are studying or working on a co-op term in Toronto for the summer.
 

Important dates

  • Applications open: February 2022 on the StarRez Portal
  • Application deadline if you are requesting specific housemates: March 31, 2022
  • Shorter-term stays (minimum 4 weeks): Apply at least two weeks prior to your requested move-in date
  • Final day to submit a Summer application (Shorter-term stays): July 15, 2022
  • Move In Period: To be announced (2022)
  • Final day to move in (Shorter-term stays): July 22, 2022
  • Move Out Day: 24 hours after your final exam or by 12:00pm on the final summer session date (TBD)
     

Application instructions for University of Toronto students

  1. Log in to the StarRez Portal.
  2. Select the Applications tab, and click on the UTSC summer application.
  3. Complete the application, which inclues e-signing the Summer Residence Agreement. 
  4. Upon receiving an offer in the StarRez Portal, submit the non-refundable $250.00 deposit by credit card. Visa Debit cards are not accepted.

 

Application instructions for visiting post-secondary students

  1. Email us with your name, post-secondary institution, and copy of your current student ID card. We will provide you instructions for accessing the Portal to submit your application.
  2. Log in to the StarRez Portal.
  3. Select the Applications tab, and click on the UTSC summer application.
  4. Complete the application, which inclues e-signing the Summer Residence Agreement. 
  5. Upon receiving an offer in the StarRez Portal, submit the non-refundable $250.00 deposit by credit card. 

 

Transition Period for Current Winter 2022 residents

Students living in residence for the Winter 2022 session are eligible to request to stay for the transition period between the Winter and Summer sessions for an additional cost. Only students registered for both sessions are eligible. The request form becomes available within the StarRez Portal Summer applcation after your offer is emailed to you and your summer deposit has been paid. 

A short-term storage option for students is also available for students who are planning to move out by Winter Move Out day but will return to Summer residence on the official move in day. Details will be emailed to students who register for this option within the StarRez Portal form. This option is available at no cost, but students must meet eligibility criteria to have their request approved.

Deadline to apply online:  March 31, 2022

 

Next steps after accepting your residence offer

  • Room assignments are emailed by the last week in April for full summer stays or shorter-term stays beginning in early May.
  • Room assignments are emailed within 2-3 business days of your deposit submission for shorter-term stays beginning after early May. 
  • Changes to applications for full summer stays can be made until March 31, 2022. To make changes to your application for shorter-term stays, email us. All changes must be requested in writing with at least 2 weeks' notice.

 

Academic English students

You will be emailed your specific residence application instructions, dates, and deadlines.

Accessibility in Residence

Share your disability related needs with us so we can work together to develop a support plan.

Housemate Requests

Learn how to request housemates before the housing assignment process takes place.