ENVIRONMENT When you step on the campus, you can see why so many students choose us. U of T Scarborough is nestled in 300 acres of the Highland Creek Valley, a gorgeous parkland that is one of Toronto’s most vibrant green spaces. It’s an inspiring environment to study in, and a great community to call home.
Your home away from home on campus is less than a five-minute walk from academic buildings. All residences at U of T Scarborough are furnished, have well-equipped kitchens, optional meal plans, and 68% feature single bedrooms. In addition to being a safe, comfortable place to stay, residence offers students the chance to develop their independence while discovering and being part of an active, close-knit community. The various learning experiences in residence help students transition to independence in a vibrant on-campus community that supports academic and personal development through a variety of activities, support and services. Staff, Residence Advisors and Counsellor-in-Residence are all available to support students in residence and to foster the development of a healthy and positive community.
AN INTIMATE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
of classes have fewer than 50 students
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students is the average per lab section of a science class
DID YOU KNOW? Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre and the Environmental Science & Chemistry Building were both awarded LEED Gold for energy efficiency.
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1,854
solar panels atop the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Accessible Valley Land Trail
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unique walking/biking routes encompass a variety of terrain and plant life and present the exceptional scenery and wildlife of Highland Creek
ADAM POULIN
Human Biology Atikokan, Ontario
RESIDENCE
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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CAMPUS
For students studying away from home, building a community on campus makes for a full university experience. Living in on-campus student housing helps students move out of their comfort zones and meet new people. Adam enjoyed living on campus so much, he joined the Residence Life Team in his second year to promote a safe and supportive space for students to study and live in. He shares, “The best part about living on campus is the incredible community. Students from all over the world are able to share their culture and life experiences with one another. It makes for a diverse, welcoming and awesome place to be.” Living independently may sometimes feel overwhelming but there is always an aspect that will make you feel at home. For Adam, it was the close proximity to nature. “ Growing up in Northwestern Ontario, I was always outside. Getting outdoors has always been my way of recharging my batteries. Seeing a deer run across campus or spending some time in the valley helps me slow down and relax after a week of studying.”
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