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Located in downtown Toronto, the University of Toronto St. George campus is open to the public to visit.

If you plan to come to campus, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with UTogether and the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students website .

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Visit a comprehensive and interactive virtual map of St. George campus.

Campus tours

U of T offers a variety of virtual and in-person campus tour options including virtual reality, self-guided and student-led tours.

Visit a U of T residence or housing facility

Before coming to campus, family and friends are encouraged to check the  Housing website  for updates regarding visitors to U of T’s residences and housing facilities.

Visit academic or administrative facilities at U of T

If you are planning to visit an academic or administrative facility on campus, please consult  U of T’s COVID-19 information webpage  to access the most up to date information regarding individual building operations and entry guidelines.

Visit for student convocation and graduation celebrations

If planning to visit U of T in celebration of your student’s graduation, check out the  graduation and convocation webpage  for information on upcoming convocation events, including virtual ceremonies.

Transportation

There are a variety of ways to get to and travel around U of T’s campuses.

Before coming to Canada, we recommend that international family and friends of students stay up-to-date on guidelines concerning COVID-19’s impact on travel  and  campus life at U of T .  

If you are outside Canada, you may be required to obtain a  visitor visa  or other immigration-related documentation before visiting your student at U of T. Your student may be able to support your  visitor visa application process  by providing a  letter of invitation  and proof of their enrollment. U of T students may download a  Confirmation of Enrollment Letter  directly from their  ACORN  account.   

There are a variety of ways to get to and travel around U of T’s campuses.

Two of the public transportation options accessible via U of T’s St. George campus are Go Transit/Metrolinx (GO) and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).  

For information on accessing campus locations using the TTC, please visit U of T’s Transportation Services Public Transit: TTC website.   

For more information on accessing campus locations using the GO, please visit U of T’s Transportation Services Public Transit: GO website .

U of T operates a  Campus Shuttle  bus for individuals traveling between the Mississauga (UTM) and St. George (UTSG) campuses. For more information about the Campus Shuttle, please visit the  Transportation Services website .  

Information regarding on-campus and close-to-campus vehicle parking and bicycle locker locations , parking permits , at U of T St. George Campus can be found through the U of T’s Transportation Services website.

Billy Bishop Airport  and  Toronto Pearson  are two airport options close to U of T. The  TTC’s bus, streetcar or subway options  may be used to transfer from Billy Bishop to U of T St. George campus. The  Union Pearson (UP) Express  train and  TTC Airport Express Bus  may be used when transferring from Toronto Pearson Airport to U of T.

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Learn more about the Faculty of Arts & Science at the St. George campus by attending one of our upcoming events for future students. 

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Start imagining your day-to-day life as an Arts & Science student by joining a virtual and/or in-person tour of the St. George campus. Find out more about our programs, campus life and our amazing buildings and student spaces that will shape your experience here.

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Engineering Student Recruitment & Outreach Office

Located in the heart of the Engineering district, the Engineering Student Recruitment & Outreach Office is your first stop when visiting U of T Engineering.

Location : Galbraith Building, 35 St.George Street, Room 170, Toronto ON, M5S 1A4

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Hours : Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00pm for drop-in visits.

Engineering Tours

The best way to experience U of T Engineering is by visiting our campus. The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering offers guided tours throughout the year. Each tour is followed by a tour talk with one of our recruitment officers.

Engineering Tours are currently on hiatus. Tours will resume in October.

Additional Tour Options

We also encourage you to take a  General Campus Tour  to learn about the St.George campus and life in downtown Toronto.

There are virtual and in-person tour options that will allow you to explore the U of T St. George campus with a current student Tour Guide. You will see academic buildings, colleges and athletic facilities.

In-Person General Campus tours are offered Monday to Friday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. with an additional tour at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. You can book a General Campus tour using this  calendar .

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U of T’s residences are as diverse as its student population — with a style to match every personality, you will be sure to find your perfect fit at our St. George campus. We encourage you to take a residence tour to explore your options. Visit our Housing Services website for more information. Please note that Engineering students are typically housed in Chestnut and  Innis College  residences; however other residences reserve a select number of spaces for Engineering students.

Residence tours are offered by each residence and must be arranged directly with the residence of your choice. To book a tour and for more information on residence options, please visit the Student Housing Services website.

If you have any questions regarding Engineering tours, or if you would like to book a school visit or group larger than 8, please email us two weeks in advance to request a tour.

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Can't make it to an in-person Engineering Tour? Not a problem! Check out one of our virtual tour offerings:

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Find out what makes our campus special — exceptional people, state-of-the-art facilities, and a breathtaking, forested campus!

Join a Student Ambassador on a leisurely walking tour of our campus. Explore our state-of-the-art facilities, buildings and residences, feel the energy at various student hangouts, and take in the beautiful greenery – you may even spot our resident deer!

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Don't get lost! We've created useful walking directions , with step-by-step images, to help you find your way to our office (or KN 108) when you get to campus. Please check-in 15 minutes before the tour begins.

Making Time

Our regular campus tours are approximately 90 minutes.

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Find your sweater, coat, boots, and/or umbrella because our tours will take place in rain or shine! Please dress appropriately.

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All campus tours will be stopping at residence for a brief orientation and guests will be able to see Oscar Peterson Hall and Erindale Hall .

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Do you have any about our tour, concerns about our safety protocols, or require an accommodation to make your tour accessible? Contact us as soon as possible.

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Recruitment officers are available to meet with prospective students and their families. After your tour, you are welcome to return to our office to speak with our team.

Additional Tour Options

There are many ways to see our beautiful campus: in-person or virtually, led by a Tour Guide or on your own time.

Virtual Campus Tours

Check out our campus from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in the world! Our virtual campus tours lets you explore our campus through 360-degree panoramas, curated image galleries, and insightful videos about the people and places that make up our community. Take a dive into the incredible research taking place on campus, visit the apiary, learn about the opportunities available to help you flourish.

Request a Group/School Tour

Are you a guidance counsellor, teacher, or community member interested in bringing a group to campus? If you are bringing a group of 10 or more people, our team is happy to facilitate a group tour or create a program to meet your needs. We also have extensive experience working with Specialist High Skills Majors, Grade 10 career classes, and more!

We ask for at least two weeks prior notice for a group tour booking in order to allow adequate time to facilitate your request.

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If you are interested in one of our joint degree and diploma programs with Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, you are invited to visit Sheridan's Trafalgar Campus, only about a 15-minute drive from our campus!

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Please note that Recruitment & Admissions staff will be unavailable from August 19th – 23rd due to annual training.

Rotman Commerce holds regular in-person tours and online webchats to give prospective students an opportunity to discover the campus and our program. Please visit uoft.me/rctours to register for a tour or information session.  The University of Toronto also offers several virtual experiences for students who are unable to visit campus. Join us to learn more about our St. George campus and life in downtown Toronto through Student Guided Virtual Tours , a VR Tour , or a Self-Guided Virtual Campus Tour .

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The Rotman Commerce Recruitment & Admissions offices are located at 125 St. George St. We’re conveniently located at the corner of St. George Street and Bloor Street West, at the St. George subway station. Street parking is available nearby, and an underground pay lot is available in the parking garage of the Rotman School of Management at 105 St. George St .

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We’re closed for all statutory holidays and during the University’s  winter break .

Regular hours: Monday: 9 AM–4:30 PM Tuesday: 9 AM–4:30 PM Wednesday: 10 AM–4:30 PM Thursday: 9 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 9 AM–4:30 PM

Come visit our beautiful campus! Check out the campus tour schedule for St. George campus and register for a date that works for you.

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Tips for Self-Guided Walking Tours at the University of Toronto (With Map!)

Interested in walking tours in the hear of Toronto? I want to share this simple map and tour itinerary with you!

This is a route I generally take through the U of T campus when I lead tours, take my kids for a walk or just want to be surrounded by beautiful scenery in the middle of the city. This walk is excellent because it takes you through the heart of the U of T downtown campus, from Bloor Street to College Street.

Here’s the link

U of T Walk Map by Mike https://goo.gl/maps/Dbm53QqvuHF2

One of the beautiful things about this route is that this walk goes through green spaces with nice buildings all around. In other words it bypasses the busier streets.

The keys elements are: 

1. Philosophers Walk – Start by the Alexandra Gates on Bloor St. between the Royal Ontario Museum and the Royal Conservatory of Music. Location: Across the street from 210 Bloor St W. Wikipedia

2. Trinity College – Walking south you arrive at Hoskin Ave and Trinity College. This is a fantastic building. If the interior quad is open go in through the gates on the east side (seems closed often in winter). Address: Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Ave Wikipedia

3. Soldiers’ Tower – One of the prettier landmarks on the walk. Spend some time here looking at the engravings of soldiers names (including the famous soldier-poet John McCrae of In Flander’s Fields fame). Address: Soldier’s Tower, Hart House Circle Wikipedia

4. King’s College Circle / Road – Famous central area with nice view of the CN Tower (great buildings all around including University College and Convocation Hall ). Address: 180 College St. (College and King’s College Rd)

Walk Extensions

Route A / Mike’s map shows a route which entails walking east to Queen’s Park after you reach College St. Transit options from here include the College streetcar and Queen’s Park subway station.

Route B / Alternately, you might want to try walking up Spadina Ave past the Daniel’s Architecture Building or up St. George, with both these routes returning to Bloor St. Transit options from here include the Spadina streetcar and Spadina or St. George stations.

That wraps up my walk!  Hope this is useful to you. I am a proud alumnus of the university and though I attended Scarborough College in the eastern part of the city, you might say I am a devotee of the St. George campus. I will venture by there regularly if I am in the downtown west. If I do I always bring my camera!

If you are interested I lead the Tdot Shots group photo walks and I can be hired to lead private walking tours as well. Do not hesitate to reach out!

Enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of the city!

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US Focused Campus Visits include both an information session and campus tour tailored to prospective students from the United States. You’ll learn more about the admission process, as well as the academic and student life opportunities at the University of Toronto. The campus tour will be led by a current student, focusing on the undergraduate student experience at U of T. You’ll get to explore academic buildings, colleges, athletic facilities, and other spaces on campus.  

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• Visit Length: 45 minutes for information session, 2 hours for campus tour
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During a residence tour, you will have the opportunity to meet an upper-year Woodsworth student who will show you around a residence suite and the many common amenities found throughout the building. Tours of the residence are typically held Fridays at 3 pm (some exceptions apply).

Registration is required in advance. 

To view a virtual tour of the college and residence, please visit us here! 

As of June 2022, residence tours are not being held until further notice. 

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Campus tours can give you a feel for student life at the University of Toronto. The tours are free of charge and are led by current students who’ll give you the inside scoop on their university experience.

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Sharing knowledge and experiences, u of t students to lead campus tours of indigenous history.

This article was originally published by Sean McNeely on U of T News on September 1, 2020. Reprinted with permission.

Drew Rickard  is still determining what, and what not, to share.

He’s part of a group of Indigenous students from the University of Toronto and young adults from across the GTA who are being trained to lead virtual tours that celebrate the rich Indigenous history of U of T’s three campuses and surrounding areas.

The third-year Faculty of Arts & Science student and member of Woodsworth College – who is majoring in philosophy and exploring minors in political science or Indigenous studies – is both excited and a little nervous. He’s never been a tour guide before.

“My interest in this is really in my identity and reconnecting with that,” says Rickard who is a member of the Cree First Nation. “I’m proud of who I am. This is a missing puzzle piece for something that I was already putting together – and so far it’s been a great learning experience.”

The guides in training are encouraged to complement historical information with their own personal knowledge and experiences, giving the tours added depth and substance.

That’s the part Rickard wrestles with.

“It’s not easy to share who you are in an intimate way with people who you don’t know,” says Rickard, who plans on adding elements of his family history from Moose Factory, Ont. “And some of the materials we deal with tend to be very sensitive and very charged.”

Set to begin this fall, the tours are part of an initiative from an ongoing partnership between U of T and First Story Toronto, an organization originally known as the Toronto Native Community History Project. First Story is dedicated to researching and preserving the Indigenous history of Toronto and the surrounding region.

Jon Johnson , an assistant professor, teaching stream, at Woodsworth College,  has been a part of First Story and the Toronto Native Community History Project for years . Johnson, who is mostly of French Canadian descent and has a small amount of Haudenosaunee and Kichisipirini ancestry, is overseeing the training along with  Jill Carter , (Anishinaabe/Ashkenazi) an assistant professor with the Faculty of Arts & Science’s Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies.

The first cohort of guides, including Rickard, completed their training this summer while a second group is set to begin their instruction later this fall, bringing the number of new guides to 17.

Originally, the plan was to have the guides give in-person tours, but the pandemic forced the tours to shift to an online format, using 360-degree video and other digital resources to host tours through platforms like ZOOM or Microsoft Teams.

The new format will in no way lessen the impact of having Indigenous young adults lead the tours, according to Johnson.

“They’re going to bring a whole variety of perspectives and knowledges that may not be as visible in an older generation of guides,” he says. “It’s going to really energize the tours.”

Carter expects both the guides and the guided to benefit from the experience.

“Their stories, the lessons they draw from past teachings, the ways in which they have learned to read the land and their experiences as young Indigenous Peoples are crucial additions to First Story,” Carter says. She adds, “These guides are working with elders to recover the language of these territories, becoming intimate with buried histories and gaining skills in oratory and digital storytelling. These skills and this experience will ultimately serve them well when pursuing future academic and professional goals.

“Soon, they will meet faculty and fellow students across departments and disciplines as they conduct tours. Who knows what opportunities such encounters may open up for them?”

For Rickard, leading the tours is an opportunity to better connect with his own roots while bringing the historical information to life.

“There are a lot of themes of identity loss and retrieval and I think having people from the communities is not only a way of addressing that, it will also make the participants’ experience that much more real,” Rickard says.

Still, he says he has no intention of trying to persuade anyone’s thinking or opinions. “I think it’s important to allow someone to come to their own conclusions. I think that has more staying power than telling someone what something definitively is.”

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One in 63 newfoundlanders and labradorians have covid-19, says tara moriarty.

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Summer may be not quite over but cold and flu season is kicking into high gear early — and COVID-19 is still in the picture, a leading Canadian researcher says. 

Prof. Tara Moriarity, PhD, an infectious diseases researcher at the University of Toronto, said one in every 37 Canadians have COVID-19 right now, and infections are climbing. 

"There are about 1.1 million infections a week," Moriarty told CBC Radio's St. John's Morning Show .

In Newfoundland and Labrador, she says one in 63 people are infected with COVID-19. 

This number is low compared to the rest of the country, but Moriarty said early September is usually accompanied by a dip in infections. 

"There are about 8,000 infections a week," she said. "People should be aware that even if things are improving right now, they can still go back up again."

KP variants are the most common strain of COVID-19 impacting Canadians this season.

Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical officer of health, says the virus is considered like other respiratory ailments, including influenza, and she is encouraging people to get vaccinated.

"COVID is just like any other respiratory disease at this point. We're recommending that people stay home while they're feeling really unwell," Fitzgerald said.

Moriarty said vaccinations that will help fight the latest variant of COVID-19 will come to Canada in mid-October. 

As pandemic lockdowns move further into the past, Moriarty said health departments are underreporting COVID-19, despite the impact of the virus.

To combat the virus, she wants to see mask mandates remain in hospitals, and for governments to launch an active information campaign to remind people of the risks of COVID-19.

"We're really not detecting a lot of the infections, including the serious infections, and in most provinces there's really limited testing in hospitals now as well," Moriarty said.

"COVID-19 unfortunately has not gone away."

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Join us during your break for campus tours, residence visits, information sessions, extended opportunities to speak with our staff, and experience U of T Mississauga! Can’t make it? Check out our  March Open House  on Sunday, March 24.

U of T St. George

St. george campus tours.

Regular campus tours are available year-round .  During March Break, we are offering extra opportunities to explore our beautiful St. George Campus.  Between March 9 th and 16 th , tours are available every 30 minutes between 10am and 2pm, with an opportunity to speak with a recruitment officer afterwards. 

Focused Tours 

To welcome students with other March and spring break dates, we’re offering special tours just for US students and Canadian students in other provinces.  

John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design 

We welcome you to visit the Daniels Building at 1 Spadina Crescent. Join us for a small group tour of our building and facilities and chat with your tour guide who is a graduate or current student in one of our programs. The Daniels Building, completed in 2017, has 30,000 square feet of studio space, an expansive main hall for lectures and public events, an 8,000-square-foot public design gallery, an on-site library, and a digital fabrication laboratory equipped with the latest in design technology

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering

March break open house – saturday, march 9th, 2024.

The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering’s March Break Open House provides the opportunity to discover the exciting things happening in our Faculty. Join us for tours, information sessions, a programs fair, and a clubs fair! 

Introduction to U of T Engineering  – Monday, March 11th & Thursday, March 14, 2024

Join U of T Engineering Recruitment staff for one of our special online presentations. The first 30 minutes will be an overview of our Engineering programs, opportunities, academic requirements and community. Afterwards, there will be an interactive period lead by an Engineering Recruitment Officer where they will answer any questions you have about applying to and studying at U of T Engineering 

This presentation is designed for students currently in grades 9 and 10. 

Engineering Tours

The best way to experience U of T Engineering is by visiting our campus. The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering offers guided tours throughout the year. Each tour is followed by a tour talk with one of our recruitment officers. 

Black Student Experience Panel

In collaboration with the National Society of Black Engineers U of T Chapter (NSBE U of T), U of T Engineering hosted a session where 3 current U of T Engineering students shared why they chose U of T Engineering, their student experience, and their advice for future students. Check out the recording here.

Faculty of Arts & Science and the Colleges

Start imagining your day-to-day life as an Arts & Science student by joining a student guided virtual tour of the St. George campus. Find out more about our programs, campus life and our amazing buildings and student spaces that will shape your experience here.  

Drop-in Chats with a Current Arts & Science Student

Chat with a current Arts & Science student and learn about what it’s like to attend the University of Toronto! From learning what you can expect from first year lectures, to finding out the best places to eat on campus, you’re sure to enjoy these drop-in chats!

Chestnut Residence Tours

Thinking about living at Chestnut Residence? Take a tour! Chestnut Residence will be offering tours of the building (including a student room, as well as shared spaces and facilities) Monday March 11 th  to Friday March 15 th  from 10am-2pm (offered every 30 minutes). Tours are drop-in – no registration required.

Please meet in the lobby of Chestnut Residence to join a tour!

Rotman Commerce

Learn more about the Rotman Commerce experience by attending a student panel session and taking a tour of our spaces guided by an RC Student Ambassador.  

Spanish and Portuguese Department Open House

Calling all high school students! Are you curious about studying languages in university? Do you want to start or continue your studies in Spanish or Portuguese? Interested in learning more about Latin America?

Come to visit us during our March Break Open House! You will have a chance to attend one of our course meetings, tour the campus, chat over lunch with current students in our Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies program, and enjoy a full day of exploration.

Limited spots available: register to attend before March 12!

Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is located at the heart of U of T’s St. George campus, where students enjoy the advantages of being immersed in one of the world’s leading research universities while studying in a small, close-knit community. Students can access the Athletic Centre, the Varsity Centre and the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport to engage in academic and non-academic activities. Come visit our facilities, engage with our student ambassadors and learn more about what we have to offer.

Faculty of Music

Music tours +.

We invite you to visit March 11-15 for an enhanced Faculty of Music Tour experience! Come and see the music-making spaces in the Edward Johnson Building with a tour led by a current music student and follow-it up with immersing yourself in one of our ensemble rehearsals! Student Ambassadors and Recruitment Staff will also be available to answer questions before and after the tours/rehearsals. 

PRELUDE: THINKING OF APPLYING TO MUSIC? (VIRTUAL INFO SESSION)

In this introductory virtual session, prospective undergraduate students will get an overview of what we offer at U of T Music! Recruitment staff will introduce you to our breadth of program options and current students will join to share their first-hand experiences.

This session is a great first step in learning what’s available to you, and how to start preparing for a future application and audition.

U of T Scarborough

Campus tours.

Experience the U of T Scarborough campus through one of our in-person or online events. You’ll learn more about our programs, co-op opportunities, and supportive campus community.

March Showcase Open House – Saturday, March 23

Discover what it’s like to be a student at U of T Scarborough! Our March Showcase open house is your best opportunity to:

• Attend program information sessions
• Visit labs and studios
• Check out our first-year residence building
• Meet faculty, staff, librarians and students
• Learn about our student services that are designed to help you thrive

On-Campus and Online Events

There is still plenty to discover at the University of Toronto Scarborough! View a list of our on-campus and online events.

Find out more about campus tours here . Your starting point depends on which campus you decide to take a tour of (Mississauga, St. George or Scarborough campus). Be sure to prepare for your tour by watching our tour videos and bringing along questions for your student tour guide.

It depends on where you’ll be coming from, and which of U of T’s three campuses you’ll be visiting. Find directions and maps for each campus here .