Current Residents

Are you thinking about living in residence again next year? Complete the steps below to re-apply for residence for 2025-26.

The deadline to submit your application package for re-admission (i.e. application, involvement claims) is March 17, 2025.

1. Submit a 2025-2026 academic year residence application on the StarRez Portal.

• To submit a residence application for the following academic year, please visit
  https://starportal.utoronto.ca/StarRezPortalX
  • To login please use your UTORID & Password
• Once logged in, click on the Apply to Residence tab.
• Select Start an Upper-Year Returner Application.
• Select UC - Academic Year 2025-26 to begin your application.
• After you complete the previous steps, if you wish to return to the application, you
  can access it using the My Applications tab.

2. Submit Involvement Claims

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

• Please visit https://starportal.utoronto.ca/StarRezPortalX
  • To login please use your UTORID & Password
• Select the "Manage My Housing" tab from the menu options
• Select your "UC - Winter 2025" booking
• From the drop-down menu, select "Involvement Claim Form"
• Follow the instructions to submit involvement claims

3. Submit Event Forms

Please remember to give your Dons enough time to approve submitted event forms.

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 mid to late May, and another $1000.00 non-refundable deposit by a date to be determined to secure your reservation for next year.

• February - March – Submit your application package
• Mid-March – Deadline to submit your application package
• Late-April – Residence offers sent out
• Mid to Late May – Deadline to pay first residence deposit of $1000
• July 11 – Deadline to withdraw and receive 50% of first deposit only
• July 11 – 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 2025-26?

• Morrison Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan A - $20,274.00
• Morrison Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan B - $19,500.00
• Whitney Hall or Sir Daniel Wilson Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan A - $18,580.00
• Whitney Hall or Sir Daniel Wilson Hall, Single Room, Meal Plan B - $17,806.00
• Whitney Hall, Double Room, Meal Plan A - $16,712.00
• Whitney Hall, Double Room, Meal Plan B - $15,938.00

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 11 2025 – $500 (50% of deposit 1) will be credited to the student's ACORN account
  • Withdraw in writing after July 11 2025 – 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.