Community Coordinators & Community Assistants
If you don't live in residence, your community coordinators can be your first point of support. They facilitate activities, events and programs to develop a strong sense of community for Off-Campus Students.
They manage off-campus spaces such as the Commuter Student Centre, and the Clark Reading Room!
What do they do?
Community Coordinators (CoCos) and Community Assistants (CAs) help orient new students to off-campus, commuter, and university life. They connect students with the appropriate resources related to students’ personal, academic, financial, or social concerns. They also foster a mutually supportive and inclusive atmosphere by providing students with programming and events in University College spaces, collaborating with other student groups, and disseminating information about off-campus activities.
When to meet with your CoCos and CAs:
- If you want one-on-one peer support and advice on personal, academic, financial, social, or other matters;
- To participate in engaging programs and meet new people;
- To learn how to get involved in the UC community.
Commuter Student Centre Update
We’re excited to announce our new hours for the Commuter Student Centre: Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 9 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
You can find the CSC at 79 St George St. on the first floor of the University College Union.
Meet your 2026-2027 Community Coordinators & Community Assistants!
Hi, I am Katie, and I will be one of the CoCo's for the 2026-2027 academic year! As a recent graduate from the University of Toronto (I studied Applied Genetics and Biotechnology, and Immunology), and an incoming graduate student studying Medical Genomics in the Department of Molecular Genetics, I am super eager to get to know and support the incoming and returning students of UC! I lived in UC residences for all four years of my undergraduate degree, and I was a Residence Don in my fourth year, so I know just how amazing UC is and all it has to offer! Now being a commuter student, I am very excited to get involved in the commuter student community here at UC and have an amazing academic year with you all. See you soon!
Hi everyone! My name is Maryam and I'm going into my 5th year studying Health & Disease and Public Health. As a commuter student for the past four years, I know the importance of building a community on campus and I love talking and meeting new people, so please come chat about anything with me! I especially love to read books, watch movies/tv shows, paint, and hang out with my friends and family. My current favourites are watching Avatar: The Last Airbender and reading The Atlas Six, but please feel free to come yap with me :)
Hey I am Charmaine and I am a second year student in Rotman Commerce! Reach out to me whether you have any concern or just want a person to talk with!
Hi everyone! I’m Isabella, a second year Biological Chemistry student, and I’m super excited to meet you all! I know commuter life can get overwhelming, so please don't hesitate to reach out, I'm always eager to lend a listening ear or have a chat about literally anything. I love biking, sewing, and listening to music. You can always find me hanging out at the CSC or the chem library, so please come say hi!!
Hi everyone! I'm Zara, a third-year Health & Disease student, and I'm so incredibly excited to be one of your Community Assistants this year! As a commuter student myself, I know how overwhelming university can feel at first, but I also know how much easier it becomes when you find your people. I'm passionate about helping students feel connected, supported, and at home at UC. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to study, want to get involved on campus, have questions about university life, or just need someone to chat with, I'm always happy to help!
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to meet you all and be one of your Community Assistants this year! I'm a Psychology and Criminology student and have spent a lot of time working with students through tutoring and mentoring. As someone from a multicultural background with roots in Mauritius, I value learning about different perspectives. Outside of school, I enjoy the arts and taking long walks with my dog. Whether you're looking for campus advice, want to get involved, or just need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Hey! My name is Shawn, and I am in my fourth year studying Human Biology and Animal Physiology. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions on how to navigate commuter life or the universities resources! I look forward to meeting you all!