Current Residents

Are you thinking about living in residence again next year? Complete the steps below to re-apply for residence for 2024-25.

The deadline to submit your application package for re-admission (i.e. application, involvement claims) is March 8, 2024.

1. Submit a 2024-25 residence application

• Submit a residence application for the 2024-25 academic year by visiting the Housing Application Portal on StarRez.
• Login with your UTORid and password.
• After logging in, click on the Upper-Year Returner tab.
• Under the Term Selector, select UC - Academic Year 2024-25 to begin your application.

2. Submit Involvement Claims

Submit involvement claims for your extra- and co-curricular involvement in residence, the college, the university, or the city of Toronto and its communities. We will verify all involvement claims after the deadline.

Involvement claims can be submitted directly on the StarRez Portal. To submit an involvement claim:

- Please visit: https://starportal.utoronto.ca/StarRezPortalX and select your "UC - Winter 2024" booking  

• 3. Submit Event Forms

When you run an event on residence, make sure you record the names (First and Last) of each attendee so that they can be entered into StarRez by the Residence Don and organizers and attendees can receive residence points. Submit to your Residence Don no later than two days after the event!

University College Residences values the contributions of upper year students who often provide guidance and mentorship to first year students in our communities and actively participate in the many student leadership opportunities that enhance College life.

If you submit an application package for re-admission, we will consider you for residence space next year. Your total residence points determine your ranking on the re-admission list; students with more points receive residence offers before students with fewer points. If you receive a residence offer, you must pay a $1000.00 deposit by May 31, and another $1000.00 non-refundable deposit by July 12 to secure your reservation for next year.

• February 20 - March 8 – submit your application package
• March 8 – deadline to submit your application package
• Mid-April – Residence offers sent out
• May 31 – deadline to pay first residence deposit of $1000
• On or before July 12 – deadline to withdraw and receive 50% of first deposit only
• July 12 – deadline to pay second residence deposit of $1000 (the second deposit is non-refundable)
• Early August - building and room assignments email

How much will residence cost for 2024-25?

• Morrison Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan A - $19,201.00
• Morrison Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan B - $18,464.00
• Whitney Hall or Sir Daniel Wilson Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan A - $17,710.00
• Whitney Hall or Sir Daniel Wilson Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan B - $16,973.00
• Whitney Hall, Double Room, Meal Plan A - $16,024.00
• Whitney Hall, Double Room, Meal Plan B - $15,287.00

How much money do I get back if I withdraw my residence application?

The following refund schedule applies:

• Deposit 1:
  • Withdraw in writing on or before July 12 – $500 (50% of deposit 1) will be credited to the student's ACORN account
  • Withdraw in writing after July 12 – no deposit refund
• Deposit 2: non-refundable

I don’t know if I want to live in residence next year. Should I still reapply to residence?

Yes! There is no commitment for submitting an application. If an offer is received, students will have until the end of May to accept and pay the first deposit. 

I want to transfer to a different House or building. What is the likelihood of this happening?

In general, moving to a different House or Building is very unlikely. If you have accessibility concerns about your room, please email: uc.residences@utoronto.ca

Are Meal Plans mandatory for returning residents?

Yes! UC meal plans are mandatory for all residents at University College.

I didn’t get involved at all this year and I don’t have any involvement claims to submit.

That’s fine! You can still submit a residence application package on StarRez. However, this means that your total residence points may be lower than other residents. Instead of receiving a residence offer in the first round, we will likely place you on the waiting list. 

I want to return to residence next year and I have been offered residence but I cannot pay the $1000 residence deposit due to financial need; what should I do?

If you have exhausted all your options and you are unable to pay the $1000 residence deposit by your payment deadline, email the Office of the Dean of Students at uc.residences@utoronto.ca to petition your case. In some exceptional circumstances, you may be granted an extension or waiver of the residence deposit.