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New College Residence Handbook 2020-2021 Welcome!
Contents
Penalties and Sanctions 17
Welcome! 3
A Message from the Office of Residence and New College Resources 18
Student Life 3 New College Registrar’s Office 18
Important Residence and Student Life Link 3 New College Writing Centre 18
Math Aid Centre 18
Meet The Team 4 Statistics Aid Centre 18
What is the “Stone Angel”? 18
Residence Dons 5
After Hours Support: Don-on-Duty System 5 Campus Resources 19
Academic Success Centre 19
Residence Dons- Wilson Hall 6 Accessibility Services 19
Centre for International Experience 19
Residence Dons- Wetmore Hall 7 First Nations House 19
Health and Wellness Centre 19
Residence Dons- 45 Willcocks 8 Multi-Faith Centre 19
Sexual and Gender Diversity Office 19
Residence Academic Programmers 9 Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre 19
The Career Centre 19
Getting Started 10
Setting Up Your UTmail+ 10 More Resources In and Around UofT 20
UofT Wireless Network 10
ResNet 10
New College Phone Number 10
Move-In Day 11
Arrival and Check-In 11
Mail and Packages 11
Campus Fridge Rentals 11
Service Request Forms 11
Bed Adjustments 11
Audrey Taylor Dining Hall 11
Our College 12
A Brief History 12
New College Heraldry 12
New College Programming 13
Residence Programming 13
Student Life and Leadership Programming 13
New College Councils 14
New College Residence Council (NCRC) 14
New College Students’ Council (NCSC) 14
New College Code of Conduct 15
Introduction 15
Overview 15
Residence Rules and Regulations 16
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Welcome!
Important Residence and Student Life Links
A Message from the Office of Residence and
Student Life Want to know what is going on around New College?
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! We
Welcome to New College Residence! We are excited to are always posting events, contests, and even job
have you living here this year! Living in residence offers opportunities! It’s your one-stop shop for all things ORSL!
you the opportunity to grow as a student, while providing
you the support you need from a network of people. We
hope that your experience here at New College is a rich
and dynamic one. Residence Links
New College is a vibrant community. Living in residence is Website www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/residence
often a new experience for students. Our goal is to make
sure that New College continues to foster an environment Facebook facebook.com/lifeatnew/
of inclusivity, that people are considerate of one another,
that people will behave responsibly, and that your Twitter @lifeatnew
experience living in residence is truly a memorable one.
Instagram @lifeatnew
We encourage our students to have a well-rounded
university experience, with a balance of both academic
and community development. So, get involved with your
House, attend events, and get to know your peers!
Student Life Links
If you find yourself in need of support, our incredible
Residence Dons and professional staff are here for you!
Website www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/studentlife
Please feel free to reach out!
Facebook facebook.com/lifeatnew/
For more information about what is going on around New
College and for residence information, visit
www.newcollege.utoronto.ca or follow us on social media. Twitter @lifeatnew
We wish you all the best as you begin this new journey! Instagram @lifeatnew
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Meet the Team!
Elizabeth Shaha
Residence Life Program Coordinator
Leah McCormack-Smith
Dean of Students
Elizabeth works closely with Leah and Dirk on Residence
Life Programs. She oversees the Residence Academic
Leah leads the Office of Residence and Student Life as its Programmers (RAPs) and is the advisor to the New
Dean! She provides leadership to Residence Life, Student College Residence Council (NCRC). She is always excited
Life and Leadership, and Housing Operations. and willing to provide guidance and support to all students.
Jared Boland
Dirk Rodricks Student Life Programs Coordinator
Assistant to the Dean, Residence Life
Jared works closely with Todd on a variety of mentorship,
Dirk manages the residence experience at New College, leadership, and orientation projects. He also provides
and leads the 21-member residence Don team across all 3 advice, guidance, and support to student clubs and groups
residence halls. He works hard to ensure the safety of all at New College.
students living in residence.
Alex Sabzparvar
Communications and Programs Assistant
Todd Le Blanc
Assistant to the Dean, Student Life
and Leadership Alex works closely with the ORSL office among all of their
portfolios. She mainly focuses on supporting programmatic
elements of student life, and managing communications
Todd is responsible for all student life programs at New! He and branding.
promotes academic success and student growth through
leadership and student advising. He oversees the First Cassandra Piroutz
Administrative Assistant
Year Experience, consisting of SPROUT E-Mentorship
(summer), New Journeys: International Welcome, New
Roots Orientation, and SPROUT Mentorship (fall-winter).
Cassandra is the first face you will see when you stop by
ORSL. She works closely to support Leah and Nikki in the
day-to-day management of the office and coordinates New
Nikki Butler College student volunteers for residence tours.
Assistant to the Dean, Administration
Kevin Nitièma
Residence Life Coordinator
Nikki works with Leah and and the ADRL on all aspects
of housing operations including housing contracts,
extensions, and placements. She also works very closely Kevin works closely with Dirk and Elizabeth on Residence
with the department budgets and coordinates the ORSL Life operations. He also works to advise students with
office. personal, academic and career concerns and make
appropriate referrals to campus resources
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Residence Dons
After Hours Support: Dons-on-Duty
Each night from 6:00pm-8:30am there are two members of
the Don team scheduled to be the Dons-on-Duty (known
as the DOD). The DOD are available at any point during
this time to provide support to students in residence,
especially in emergencies or if a student is in distress.
The Dons-on-Duty can be called at 647.231.2807.
Our Residence Don Team is a group of trained upper year
undergraduate or graduate students who live and work
in residence to offer advice and support on academic,
personal, or interpersonal concerns. They are student
leaders who have training in communication and conflict
resolution, para-counselling and facilitation, as well
as in first-aid, CPR, fire safety, and non-violent crisis
intervention. The Dons exist as a resource students can
access when they are not sure how to find what they need,
want to be able to ask questions, or would like a referral to Did you know... All of the Houses in Wetmore Hall
an office or service. are named after the 6 families whose properties were
purchased by the University of Toronto, and the Houses
New College has 19 Dons who live in each of our in Wilson Hall are named after women who made
residence houses. Dons work to create and maintain a great contributions in art, poetry, medicine, education,
positive and supportive environment by promoting our community development, and equity.
community standards, providing students with access to
campus resources, and creating and delivering social and
educational programming for students living in residence.
Dons work together under the supervision of the Assistant
Dean, Residence Life and the Residence Life Coordinator
and provide overnight on-call support from 6:00pm-
8:30am.
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Residence Dons- Wilson Hall
Maddy Trainor
Johnson House
Jeremie Collette
Crawford House
Hey I’m Maddy, I’m in 4th year Life Sciences and I hope
to enter the healthcare field in the future. I’m from Ottawa,
I grew up figure skating, and I hope to spend some time
travelling after graduation!
Hello, my name is Jeremie and I study Industrial
Engineering at UofT. This is my 3rd year in residence at
New College and first year as a Don. I’m very excited for
Peter Zhang the year ahead!
Hilliard-Vanier House
Kelly Lin
Laurence House
Hi everyone! My name is Peter and I’m an incoming 4th
year Lead Residence Don studying a Doctor of Pharmacy/
MBA combined degree at the University of Toronto. I’m
really excited to meet new faces and share some of my
experiences here at the university.
Hello! My name’s Kelly and I graduated in Spring 2020
from Western University with a BMus degree, and this fall
I’ll be starting a two-year MT degree at OISE. In my free
Annabelle Bourzeix time, I enjoy reading, making music and spending time
Carr House with my community.
Hi! My name is Annabelle and I’m a 3rd year student doing
a specialist in International Relations. I’m thrilled to be a Tao Wang
Don this year and to meet all of you. Kwant House
Zahra Yussuf
Whitton House My name is Tao, previously a Life Sciences undergrad
student in Human Biology: Health & Disease at UofT, and
now I’m currently a graduate student in the Department
of Physiology studying cardiovascular biology. Some fun
facts about me are that I absolutely love puns, I play the
My name is Zahra and I’m in the Pharmacology and clarinet and I grew up in Ottawa. I’m looking forward to
Toxicology MSc Program. Some of my hobbies include meeting everyone!
dancing, running and painting.
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Residence Dons- Wetmore Hall
Amanda Peake Rebekah Robinson
Boulton House Robinson House
My name’s Amanda and I’m grad student in the Ecology & Hi I’m Rebekah, a 4th year international student
Evolutionary Biology department. In my spare time, I enjoy studying History, Russian and French! When I’m
lifting, dragonboating and birdwatching. not at New College, you can usually find me on a
volleyball court, somewhere in Hart House or listening
to a podcast in one of UofT’s many libraries.
Daphne Zhuang Sarina Iannelli
Elmsley House Russell House
My name’s Daphne. I’m studying Rotman Commerce and My name’s Sarina and I’m a 1st year Master’s student
specializing in Management! I also minor in Art History and at OISE studying Adult Education and Community
recently started dabbling in oil pastel art! Development, and I also did my undergraduate degree
here at UofT. My favourite things in the world are good
music, ice cream, dogs and video games!
Hailey Ribble
Powell House
Hi! My name is Hailey and I’m a 4th year student studying
Geoscience and Environmental Geography. I’m looking
forward to another exciting and memorable year at New!
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Residence Dons- 45 Willcocks
Rifat Sajid
45W-5 House
Gillan Latour
45W-2 House
Hey everyone! My name is Rifat, and I’m a graduate
student studying Glioblastoma in the Department of
Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. When I’m not
My name is Gillan (Pronounced like Dylan with a hard doing work, you can find me playing video games, binge
G) and I’m thrilled to Don for a 3rd year at New! I’m a watching shows on Netflix or scrolling through Twitter.
beginning a Masters of Education degree this year. I like
playing piano, reading fiction and watching reality game
shows – oh, and I take competition way too seriously! I’m
always looking for challengers for board games and video Yumna Fayyaz
games! 45W-6 House
Chris Sun
45W-3 House Hi everyone! My name is Yumna and I’m a 4th year
undergrad student in Peace, Conflict and Justice Studies
and Political Science. I’m so excited to be a Don this year
and welcome students to New College residence life!
Hi folx! My name is Chris, I use she/they pronouns and I
am currently in my 4th year of undergraduate studies, with Sterlin Vaillancourt
a double major in Political Science and Women & Gender 45W-7 House
Studies, and a minor in African Studies. I look forward
to navigating this year alongside you all as one of your
Residence Dons!
Hi! My name is Sterlin and I am a grad student in Social
Work. This will be my 3rd year Donning at New College
and I am excited to get to know you! Besides studying and
Ariana Moshirfar doing research, I like to play sports on back campus and
45W-4 House try new board games with friends.
Hi! I’m Ariana, a fourth year commerce student,
specializing in Management and minoring in Economics.
I’m always open to trying new experiences and some of
my hobbies include roller skating, playing backgammon,
cooking and creative writing.
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Residence Academic Programmers
Residence Academic Programmers (RAPs) are student
leaders living in residence and offer support, guidance,
and mentorship to residents in their mentoring community!
They focus on connecting students with College resources
that are focused around academic sucess, cultural
transition, health and wellness, and career preparation.
Meet your 2020.2021 RAPs!
Richard Han Nermine Hassanin
Hi! My name is Richard and I’m a 2nd year student My name is Nermine and I’m a 3rd year student majoring
in Rotman Commerce. I’m a small content creator in Architectural Studies. I enjoy a good Netflix binge and
on YouTube that likes to talk about UofT life and I probably take a little too much advice from F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
thoroughly enjoy meeting new people!
Antonia Tomasi-Carr Wyle Elimam
Hi! I’m Antonia, an International Relations specialist with a I’m Wyle and I’m going into my 2nd year of Life Sciences
double minor in Linguistics and Economics. You can catch majoring in Pharmacology and Physiology. My hobbies
me studying in the New College student lounges. including playing volleyball, reading and graphic design.
Immanuela Okeke Yazan Hasanain
Hello! My name is Immanuela and I’m from Nigeria. I like Hello! I am Yazan, a 2nd year student doing a double
to read books by African Authors and play volleyball in my major in Physiology and Neuroscience.
free time.
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Getting Started Downloads of copyrighted material is not permitted and
may result in temporary or permanent loss of access to
Setting Up Your UTmail+ the network. The full network agreement can be found in
Schedule C of the New College Residence Occupancy
Please make sure to create your UTmail+ account as Agreement.
soon as possible! This is your primary University of
Toronto email account. All UofT communication including New College Phone Numbers
course registration and information; important dates and
deadlines; residence information and deadlines; fees Below are some important phone numbers and links that
updates; events; and services will all come to your may be useful!
@mail.utoronto.ca account. So, be sure to check this email
account regularly.
Phone Numbers
Activating your UTORid
Don-on-Duty:
www.utorid.utoronto.ca The Don-on-Duty is to provide
assistance from 6pm to 8:30am and 647.231.2807
Submitting your Photo and Receiving your TCard are there to help you in emergency
situations
https://tcard.utoronto.ca/ Wilson Hall Front Desk:
The Wilson Hall Front Desk is open
Activating your UofT Email 23 hours a day, 7 days a week, and
is closed from 3-4am. The Front Desk
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ic-faq-categories/ is your first stop for assistance. If 416.978.8877
student-email an elevator breaks down, if there an
internet outage, please inform the
For Technical Assistance Front Desk. They also have spare
keys, TTC tokens, and a first aid kit.
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ic-faq-categories/ Campus Police:
about-and-hours-service The Campus Policy Emergency is a
416.978.2222
free phone call from any Bell Canada
UofT Wireless Network phone.
WalkSmart:
UofT’s wireless network can be found in all three New WalkSmart is a campus service that
College buildings. Students are not allowed to set up is an alternative to walking alone at
wireless routers in their rooms. For full coverage locations, night. It operates between 7pm and
416.978.7233
login information, and the Network Security Policy, visit: midnight. Call to request a walking
www.wireless.utoronto.ca. buddy to anywhere on the St. George
Campus including all the residences
ResNet and surrounding TTC stations.
ORSL:
In addition to wireless connection, New College does Have any questions about Residence,
provide hard-wired internet access in all residence rooms. Student Life, programs, or room
In order to ensure you have everything needed to set up 416.978.8875
bookings? Have personal concerns?
and access this service, please see the following website: Or, just looking for general information
http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/current-students/ about New College? Give us a call!
residence-at-new-college/current-residents/living-at-new-
college/residence-services/internet-access-and-computer-
facilities/.
10Move-In Day Campus Fridge Rentals
Arrival Thinking about getting a fridge rental? Campus Fridge
Rentals is New College’s exclusive fridge rental provider.
Welcome to New College! This year, each resident Pre-orders are advised. For more information, please
can invite a maximum of 2 guests to help them move email: rlpsales@rogers.com.
into residence. Non-medical masks/face coverings are
mandatory in residence common areas, and residents Service Request Forms
as well as their guests are required to wear a mask/face
covering for the duration of the move. Need something fixed? Report maintenance issues
and requests to the Wilson Hall Front Desk as soon as
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, carts will not be available possible, and detail any issues. Service Requests may
to borrow and student leaders will not be on site to help take up to five business days to complete.
residents move in. We request that you move in with your
essentials only, and bring in non-essential items after you Bed Adjustments
get settled.
If you require your bed height adjusted, complete a Service
Students can move into residence between September 5, Request Form at the Wilson Hall Front Desk! A member
2020 and September 13, 2020. We understand that some of our Facilities & Caretaking Staff will bring their tools to
students will require an earlier or late move-in day, and all adjust the height for you. Please, do not attempt to adjust
residents are required to notify our office of their move- the bed height on your own, as special tools are required
in date and time. More information about the check-in to make the adjustment.
process will be communicated by email - please regularly
check your inbox and spam/junk folders for UToronto Audrey Taylor Dining Hall
communications.
The University of Toronto and New College will not be
responsible for any loss or damage occuring to your
belongings during the move-in process.
For long-term parking, drivers should go to the nearby
parking lot at 17 Glen Morris Street or 213 Huron Street.
Mail and Packages
We love carepackages! You will love carepackages! Here’s
where to send them:
The Dining Hall is comprised of two parts: Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall Wetmore Hall 45 Willcocks entrance and Wetmore Hall entrance. Food Services are
currently provided by St. George Catering Co., and proudly
40 Willcocks St. 21 Classic Ave. 45 Willcocks St. serves a variety of food options including Halal, vegan and
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vegetarian meals. Please review the Dining Guide for more
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Our Dining Hall is always open to suggestions and
Just a few reminders: feedback. Students who wish to take a more active role
1) Always include your address and mailbox number can sit on the New College Dining Committee, operating
2) The Wilson Hall Front Desk Stewards cannot accept through the New College Residence Council. This
Cash on Delivery parcels Committee meets monthly with administrators from St.
3) Always have mail and packages addressed to your legal George Catering Co. and New College to discuss their
name (not your preferred name) likes and dislikes.
11Our College New College Heraldry
A Brief History
The New College crest reflects its history. Similar to the
University of Toronto crest, the New College crest displays
Opened in 1962, New College is one of the youngest the familiar oak tree with acorns which represents the
colleges at the University of Toronto. It has developed its promise of new growth and life. The New College colours
own traditions and identity, focusing on personal attention are green, gold, and black.
to students, innovative interdisciplinary programs, career
mentorship, and community outreach initiatives. In the shield on the left, a thunderbolt represents
technology and the professions.
There are currently about 5,400 registered New College
students in the Faculty of Arts and Science, of whom 1,700 On the right, a book represents scholarship in the arts and
are first-year students! The College’s residence community humanities. Together, these two objects symbolize the
is traditionally 880 students and has students from various multi-faculty nature of the college.
disciplines, and is a great opportunity to learn from others!
This theme is also reflected in the Latin motto Juncta
The wide range of interests represented by our students Juvant, The popular translation is: “Things that are joined
makes membership in New College an education in itself. are pleasing”.
New College offers a spirited and challenging environment
in which students have the opportunity to broaden their Prominent in the University of Toronto crest is a crown
experience. of King George IV, in whose reign the University’s royal
charter was granted. Because of the relatively youthful age
New College’s conveniently located facilities and of New College, the rising sun was chosen to herald a new
residences are housed together in the same buildings. era of tradition
The lower floors of the three buildings provide academic
and social facilities for all members of the College. These From New College: The First 40 Years in Pictures and Words. Toronto,
include: a library and spacious reading room, staff offices, ON: New College Alumni Association.
classrooms, the dining hall, common rooms, music
practice rooms, and even an auditorium!
12New College Programming
Residence Programming Student Life Programming
New College hosts a number of Residence Life activities New College Student Life prioritizes connecting,
and programs throughout the year. Whether you’re looking preparing, and supporting students through programming,
for fun competitions, social events, or advice, New College collaborations, and conversations that are accessible,
has you covered! innovative, and relevant. Student Life supports student
success through investing in positive, meaningful
relationships, learning about how to sustain oneself in
ways that respond to where one is at and what one needs,
and achieving a healthy balance of one’s physical, social,
emotional and mental health.
First Year Experience
The First Year Experience (FYE) supports incoming
students with their academic, cultural, and social
transitions to student life at New College and the University
of Toronto. FYE consists of SPROUT E-Mentorship (April-
August), Orientation programs (New Roots, New Journeys:
International Welcome, IGNITE: Academic Orientation,
Commuter Orientation), and SPROUT Mentorship
Living Learning Communities (LLC) (September-April). This suite of programs are designed
We have a variety of living environments including single- to help students have the best possible start to their
gender and gender-inclusive multi-faculty communities, undergraduate career by providing support with a just-in-
as well as three living learning communities based around time approach. By engaging in FYE, students are able to
specific areas of study and interest. connect with an upper year Peer Leader from the moment
they are accepted and stay connected with the same Peer
Residence Academic Programming (RAP) Leader all the way through their final exam of first year.
The RAP aims to facilitate the success of new students Peer Leaders serve as first points of contact for academic
during their academic, cultural, and social transition to New and extracurricular questions, and student experience
College Residence. concerns. Be sure to stay engaged with each aspect of the
First Year Experience to make your university transition a
House Council little easier and a lot more fun!
The New College Residence Council (NCRC) is a council
of elected students from Residence that serve as a New College Student Centre
governing body for social, athletic, and community affairs New College has a vibrant and engaged student
of all three of our buildings. community. The diversity of student interests, clubs,
groups, and organizations that are a part of New College
Volunteer Tour Guides all contribute to the community feeling and welcoming
Throughout the academic year, our office hosts a number atmosphere found on our section of campus. The
of events for prospective and incoming students to involvement that our students have in these aspects of
showcase our residences. Volunteers lead tours around Student Life have transformed our buildings from physical
New College and share their experiences with prospective structures to lively communities that we are proud to call
students and their families. home. The Student Life and Leadership team plays a
role in supporting and advising student clubs and groups.
RecogNEWtion Specifically, we coordinate the Student Centre and provide
This College-wide End of Year Celebration Event honours office space and meeting space for its 18 organizations.
student leader achievement over the year. The House
Cups and several leadership awards are announced on
this date.
13New College Councils
New College Student Council (NCSC)
NCSC is the governing body for all New College students,
both in residence and off-campus. They also work for all
Professional Faculty students who are registered with New
College.
The NCSC not only helps support Orientation week
activities, they work all year to develop programs for New
College students, and make sure that New College is
represented on official University councils.
First year NCSC positions are available to incoming
students! The New College Student Council is a great
way to have your voice heard and have impact within the
College community!
New College Residence Council (NCRC)
The NCRC is your in-residence student governing body.
They oversee the social, athletic, and community affairs
for our residence buildings. They provide a strong student
voice, liaise between NC residents, administration, and the
University.
The Executives include the three building presidents (one
each for Wilson, Wetmore, and 45 Willcocks): the Directors
of Finance, Communications, and Administration. Within
the NCRC you have your House Councils. Each House
Council includes a House Rep, Junior House Rep, Social Fun Fact: Did you know... Many years ago, New College
Convenor, Treasurer, and ResNet Rep - one for each of adopted the Goliath Gnu as its mascot? Goliath was found
our 20 houses. in a shopping centre for a mere fifty dollars, and some
students brought him back to New. Over the years, Goliath
Positions are voted on early in the Fall term. This is a has undergone several physical changes, but has always
great leadership opportunity as students are able to make stayed true to his identity as the New College Gnu.
positive contributions within New College!
14New College Code of Conduct
Introduction (1) Commitment to Equity:
New College is dedicated to the principle of the equity of all
members.
New College is an open and supportive residence with a
strong sense of community. To ensure a positive residence (2) Our Wealth of Diversity:
environment, every resident is obligated to abide by a New College strives to celebrate the diversity of all and the
number of rules and regulations. Prior to arrival, please individuality of each of its members. Consistent with the
principles of equity and diversity, all persons associated with
review the full Code of Conduct, available on the New
the College and the University are to be treated with respect
College website: http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/wp-
and dignity by all residents. We expect that each resident will
content/uploads/2020/07/New-College-Residence-Code- treat all members of our University and College community
of-Conduct-2020-2021.pdf. with respect, and remind that discrimination of any kind
will not be tolerated, particularly based on the following: a
New College expects residents to behave in a manner person’s gender, race, religion, ethnic or cultural background,
consistent with good citizenship and positive contribution sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ability,
to the community as a whole. Behaviour inconsistent with or personal beliefs.
these values include: (3) The Right to Privacy and the Privilege of Interaction:
New College recognizes and affirms the right of all individual
residents to their privacy. The strength of the residence
community, however, comes from the interaction of its
members. The College believes that all residents can
(1) Actions by an individual(s) that interfere with the rights of contribute to the personal, social, and educational life of
another individual(s) to the peaceful use and enjoyment of the residences by drawing on their individual talents and
their space in residence. experiences. In fact, the College considers such contributions
from every resident essential to the privilege of their
continuing in residence in subsequent years.
(2) Actions by an individual(s) that creates a significant (4) Enactment:
nuisance and/or disturbance to an individual(s) or community. The New College Dean of Students, Assistant Deans, staff
in the Office of Residence and Student Life, and Dons are
available to assist all residents in maintaining these principles.
(3) Actions by an individual(s) that: endanger the safety (5) Suspension of Privileges:
and security of themselves or other individual(s); and/or Among other possible penalties, suspension of specific
compromise the personal or university property; and/or attack resident privileges may be included as part of an ORSL-
the dignity/integrity of an individual(s); and/or contravene the issued Behavioural Contract, or may be issued independently
laws of the land. of a Behavioural Contract. Typically, these are issued in
writing by the Office and may include limits being placed on
the student’s right to access certain areas of the College. For
Overview example, if a resident damages property on the 3rd floor of a
building, a suspension may involve restricting the student’s
access to that floor.
New College regards and treats residents as responsible
individuals who are free to organize their own lives, (6) Fines: In specific cases, the College has the right to
charge students for behavioural misconduct. Fines will be
behaviours and associations, subject to the laws of
issued with notice to the student via ACORN.
the land and University regulations. These laws and
regulations exist to ensure the rights of all members of the
community. New College has a long-standing commitment Fun Fact: Did you know... The two underground tunnels
to enhancing the intellectual and social life of all its connecting Wilson and Wetmore Halls were part of a
members, residents, and non-residents. For the continued conservative plan to help separate the men in Wetmore
achievement and success of this commitment, New from the women in Wilson? Today, some floors in the halls
College promotes a harassment and discrimination-free are co-ed and the tunnels continue to be well used.
environment.
15Residence Rules and Regulations
Beer Bottles Beer bottles are prohibited in residence.
Bicycles
All bicycles must be stored on the bike racks outside each building. Please note that
the bicycle storage room is closed due to COVID-19 until further notice.
You are not allowed to cook in your rooms, this includes the use of microwaves, toaster
ovens, Foreman grills, hot plates, and kettles. As of October 2020, the common room
stoves and microwaves are available for use but must be wiped down after every
Cooking
use. Residents are required to follow capacity limits for that side of the room. Fridges
are not permitted for use and will remain unplugged until further notice. Updates on
common room usage will be communicated by email.
Residents must be 19 years old to consume, distribute, and receive alcohol and
Controlled Substances marijuana by Ontario law. The Wilson Hall Front Desk does not accept OCS or LCBO
deliveries.
No drugs are permitted in New College residences, which includes possession of
Drug Policy
controlled substances and illicit drugs.
No open flames. This includes candles, sparklers, and incense. These items are fire
Fire
hazards, and you may trip the sprinklers or smoke detectors in your room.
Due to COVID19 the New College Residence does not currently allow for guests
in residence. This may change in the future in alignment with University policy and
Guest Policy
Toronto and Ontario Public Health advice. As there are updates and changes to this,
we will notify students via their university email.
Please keep hallways clear! In case of an emergency, hallways filled with objects such
Hallways as shoes, or bags may make it difficult to evacuate. Keep all items in your rooms away
from doors and doorways.
Do NOT lend your key-fobs to friends, family, or anyone else. This includes your
TCard/meal plan! Lending your keys compromises the most important security
Keys
measure in residence. Keep your stuff and yourselves safe by keeping your keys to
yourselves. Report lost keys immediately to the Wilson Hall Front Desk.
Maximum Occupancy Due to COVID-19, the maximum occupancy for any residence room is 1 person.
Pets No pets allowed! New College has a strict no-pet policy, which includes fish.
There are a number of washrooms throughout the residence buildings, and are
Proper Disposal of Human Waste
expected to be used for all your washroom needs.
The College will not tolerate deliberate acts of vandalism including, damaging,
Property Damage defacing, or removing any posters or door tags in approved areas. Fines may be given
to individuals or to entire Houses.
No smoking is allowed in residence, which includes smoking hookahs, e-cigarettes,
Smoking
etc. Failure to comply can result in a $250 fine.
16Penalties and Sanctions
At New College, we believe in a flexible system of penalties and sanctions. Our goal is to maintain a disciplinary system that can
adapt to the needs of the individual situation. The following is a list with explanations of New College sanctions which may be
used independently or in combination to enforce the Occupancy Agreement.
Verbal Warning:
Issued by a Don/Don-on-Duty reminding you of the rules of residence. Dons may record verbal warnings in their weekly logs
which are submitted to ORSL, but they are often used as a gentle reminder of the rules.
Written Warning:
Formally submitted to the resident by the Assitant to the Dean, Residence Life, it should detail the events that transpired and
will be accompanied with a request for a meeting with the ADRL. Written warnings are placed in the resident’s file by ORSL.
Generally, a written warning is issued when conduct is egregious enough to merit official documentation.
Behavioral Contract:
Used in cases where the resident has habitually abused residence rules, or where a single act was harsh enough to merit this
measure. Behavioral contracts tighten the residence rules in relation to the resident, and are tailored to deal with the issue
in question. For example, a student who frequently gets inebriated and rowdy would be prohibited from being inebriated in
residence. A violation of this contract may lead to further imposition of penalties including, but not limited to, eviction from
residence.
Suspension of Privileges:
One of the penalties that may be included as part of a behavioral contract or used independently. These are issued in writing
by the office and may include limits being placed on the student’s right to access certain areas of the College. For example, if a
resident damages property on the 3rd floor of a building, a suspension may involve restricting the student’s access to that floor.
Fines:
In specific cases, the College has the right to charge students for behavioural misconduct. Fines will be issued with notice to
the student via ACORN.
Residence Probation:
In severe cases where residents have engaged in prohibited conduct, they may be placed on residence probation. Probation
means that if the resident violates any further rules of New College, including violating a behavioural contract, they will be asked
to leave residence within 24 hours.
Denial of Readmission:
If a resident has been put on notice (e.g. numerous written warnings) by the College for violation of rules, ORSL may, at its
discretion, deny the student readmission for the following year.
Eviction:
In cases of severe misconduct a student may be asked to leave New College immediately, or within 24 hours. An example of
severe misconduct would be wanton destruction of College property.
Removal from a Community:
The Dean of Students may deem it necessary to remove a student from a community and place them in another community
within residence. These cases are rare and usually involve misconduct, but are effectively a second chance for a student to start
over and avoid the mistakes they made the first time around.
Restitution:
If the College incurs heavy damages through a resident’s misconduct or negligence, the College or the University may require
financial contribution from the student. For example, if a student triggers the sprinkler system by hanging clothes on them, the
University may collect the full cost of repairs from the student. We recommend that students purchase personal insurance while
living in residence.
17New College Resources Math Aid Centre
The following resources can be found in New College! Location: 40 Willcocks St., Wilson Hall, Room 2002
If you find yourself needing support, struggling with With the help of the Mathematics Department, New
courses, or just need help reviewing, drop by one of these College provides free drop-in tutorial help in first-year
helpful offices for assistance. Please note, each of these Calculus courses. It is crucial that you keep up to date as
resources are only available during their respective office you progress from the material covered in your courses.
hours as listed on the New College website, and their The Math Aid Centre is there to help ensure that you
availability may be altered due to COVID-19: understand the material, and can progress steadily in your
www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/. Calculus courses.
Statistics Aid Centre
Location: 300 Huron St., Wetmore Hall, Room 68A
This support service is there to help you if you are enrolled
in the following courses: STA 220H; STA 247H; STA 257H;
ACT 230H; and ACT 240H.
What is the “Stone Angel”?
The Stone Angel is a carving of an angel, dating back
from the late 1300s, that fell off the wall at New College,
Oxford, founded in 1379 by William of Wykham, Bishop of
Winchester and Chancellor of England.
It was officially presented to New College, UofT in a
presentation by Sir William Hayter, Warden of New
College, Oxford at the official opening of New College,
Toronto on September 30, 1965.
New College Registrar’s Office
Its permanent home in Wetmore Lounge serves as a
Location: 300 Huron St., Wetmore Hall, Room 107
reminder of the ties between the New College, Oxford and
If you are looking for academic support, trying to get your
New College, Toronto.
courses sorted, or need information about financial aid
and bursaries, the Registrarial Staff have the answers you
need! Their email is: newcollege.registrar@utoronto.ca.
New College Writing Centre
Scholarships and Awards
Location: 40 Willcocks St., Wilson Hall, Room 2047
The Writing Centre is designed to help students learn the New College awards students for participation and
skills of academic writing and reading, and offers individual involvement in New College, as well as graduation awards
writing appointments with highly qualified instructors, for excellence in specific subject areas. For a complete
who consult on a wide range of university courses. The list of all Scholarships and Financial Aid opportunities,
Writing Centre also offers the Writing Room drop-in, writing visit: http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/current-students/
retreats, writing groups and writing workshops. So, you will scholarships-and-financial-aid/.
have plenty of opportunities to get help!
18Campus Resources Health and Wellness Services & Programs
Academic Success Centre 214 College Street, 2nd Floor, Koffler Student Centre
https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/hwc
214 College Street, Main Floor, Koffler Student Centre
http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/asc Health and Wellness Services offers a range of services
for UofT students, and helps support you in achieving your
The Academic Success Centre starts with the assumption personal and academic best. This is your first stop if you
that all students at UofT are capable of achieving find yourself sick, in need of a medical note, or a doctor.
excellence. The team is from diverse academic
backgrounds, and work with you to develop strategies for Multi-Faith Centre
you to succeed.
569 Spadina Avenue
Accessibility Services http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/mf
455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400 The Multi-Faith Centre accommodates a variety of spiritual
https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/as and faith-based practices, and encourages interfaith
dialogue and spiritual development as part of the learning
Accessibility Services facilitates the inclusion of students experience for all students.
with disabilities into all aspects of university life. Services
are provided to students with a documented disability; be Sexual and Gender Diversity Office
it physical, sensory, a learning disability or a mental health
condition, temporary or long-term. This includes test and 21 Sussex Avenue, Suites 416-417
exam accommodations, note-taking services, liasing with http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/
other academic and administrative units and more.
The Sexual and Gender Diversity Office is responsible for
Centre for International Experience helping students in a number of ways including: individual
counseling, referrals to services, programming, as well as
33 St. George St., Cumberland House hosting drop-in space for students.
http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie
Sexual Violence Prevention and Support
International students and those with international Centre
or intercultural interests are served by the Centre for
International Experience. Its goal is to provide services that https://www.thesvpcentre.utoronto.ca/
promote and support international education.
The Sexual Harassment Office handles complaints of
First Nations House harassment based on sex or sexual orientation at UofT.
Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual attention or
563 Spadina Avenue, 3rd Floor unwanted emphasis on your sex or sexual orienation.
https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/fnh
Career Exploration & Education
First Nations House provides culturally relevant services
to Indigenous students in support of academic success, 214 College Street, Main Floor, Koffler Student Centre
personal growth and leadership development. We also https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cc
offer learning opportunities for all students to engage with
Indigenous communities within the University of Toronto Career Exploration & Education provides education and
and beyond. employment services for students. Get help with your
resumes, CVs and cover letters, and further develop your
interviewing and networking skills! The CEE also offers
workshops to help support students and explore their
careers.
19More Resources In and Around UofT
Counselling
Academic Skills Advising
Short-term counsellors help a a wide range of concerns
The New College Learning Strategist can support the including:
development of your study skills and academic strategies. - Relationship Problems; Self-Esteem or Interpersonal
Topics include: Issues; Depression or Anxiety; Substance or Alcohol Use;
- Test & Exam Preparation; Motivation & Goal Setting; and Body Image Concerns.
Time Management & Procrastination; and Note-Taking.
Book an appointment by calling Health and Wellness at
Book an appointment by visiting the New College 416-978-8030. Press 5 to connect with a representative
Registrar’s Office in-person at 300 Huron Street (room and say that you are a New College student looking to
107) or by phone at 416-978-2460. make an appointment with a counsellor.
TravelSafer Stella’s Place
The University of Toronto takes the safety of our students For young adults, aged 16 to 29, who are experiencing
and community very seriously. The University has put in mental health challenges to get the support they need.
place a program called TravelSafer for students who would The Stella’s Place ‘menu’ includes peer supports, clinical,
like to be accompanied from building to building or to their online, employment, wellness, and recovery services as
residence, especially during classes which may end later well as opportunities to explore your creative self through
or students who would like to study at the library until studio programs.
closing.
https://stellasplace.ca/ | 416-461-2345 | 18 Camden St,
http://campuspolice.utoronto.ca/travelsafer-2/. Toronto, M5V 1V1 | connect@stellasplace.ca.
My SSP Accessibility Advising
My SSP provides international students with immediate Accessibility Advisors offer help and support with the
and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support for any following needs:
school, health, or general life concern at no cost. You can - Verify your disability-related needs that require
call or chat with a counsellor directly from your phone accommodations in your learning; Create accommodation
whenever, wherever you are. plans; Get support to facilitate the accommodation process
with your instructors and staff.
https://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie/myssp.
Book an appointment by registering online at http://www.
UHIP studentlife.utoronto.ca/as/new-registration.
The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is a Financial Aid
mandatory health insurance plan for all international and
exchange students enrolled in an Ontario university. You The Registrar’s Office can provide you with financial aid/
can call 416-978-0290 or email uhip.information@utoronto. support resources which may be available to you and used
ca. towards your housing fees.
www.uhip.ca. New College Registrar’s Office
300 Huron Street, Room 107
Telephone: 416-978-2460
E-mail: newcollege.registrar@utoronto.ca
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