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The Founding College of the University of Toronto
Whitney Hall Exterior in Summer

Move Into Residence

Living in residence can be one of the most memorable and rewarding aspects of your university experience, and it all starts with Move-In Day. Read this page to ensure that your residence adventure is off to a great start.

Pre-arrival Checklist

Arrival and Check-in

students helping other students move-in to residence

First-year students

Students can move-in to residence as early as Sunday, September 3, 2023!

This year University College Residences will be providing a staggered move-in approach to increase flexibility for our students. This means all students (both first and upper-year) will have the option to move in any time between Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The earliest move-in time will be at 8 a.m. and we encourage individuals to not arrive before this time. Please note that move-in timeslots are subject to availability and are on a first come, first served basis. 

Upper-year students

Students can move-in to residence as early as Sunday, September 4, 2022!

This year University College Residences will be providing a staggered move-in approach to increase flexibility for our students. This means all students (both first and upper-year) will have the option to move in any time between Sunday, September 3, 2023 - Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The earliest move-in time will be at 8 a.m. and we encourage individuals to not arrive before this time. Please note that move-in timeslots are subject to availability and are on a first come, first served basis. 

What Is Provided?

  • Twin-XL bed and mattress 
  • Study desk, lamp and chair 
  • Drawers, mirror and bookshelf 
  • Overhead lighting or floor lamp 
  • Wastebasket and recycling bin 
  • Large closet or wardrobe 
  • Mini-fridge 
  • Wireless and wired internet
  • Washrooms with shower and toilet stalls 
  • Common rooms with couches, tables and TVs 
  • Kitchens with oven and stoves and/or kitchenettes with microwaves 
  • Laundry rooms with washers and dryers 
  • Irons, vacuums and toolkits

What Should I Pack?

  • Clothing (appropriate for variable weather) and hangers 
  • Bedding for a twin-XL mattress 
  • Blankets, pillow(s) and pillowcases 
  • Towels, shower basket and slippers 
  • Toiletries and personal care appliances 
  • Umbrella and rain boots 
  • Laundry bag and detergent 
  • Your computer and books
  • Items to personalize your room 
  • Ethernet cable (optional)
  • Mattresses 
  • Other furniture 
  • Microwaves and other appliances 
  • Space heaters or air conditioners 
  • Large speakers or subwoofers 
  • Combustible items 
  • Pets
  • Mini-fridge