SERVICES
GSU services are in bold!
This service is for students who have physical, sensory or learning disabilities, mental health disorders or a chronic health condition. Call a counsellor to make an appointment to discuss your individual needs. All disclosed information is confidential.
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The Athletic Centre (AC) offers a wide range of facilities such as an indoor running track, strength and conditioning centre, dance studio, tennis and squash courts and swimming pools.
Free START (intro) classes - one-time only - are available at the beginning of each semester but they
fill up very quickly so sign up asap. Classes for dancing, yoga and swimming are offered for an extra fee. If you are interested in intramural sports, field space can be booked through
the Athletic Centre. Graduate students have access to the Athletic Centre in the Fall and Winter session, but an additional fee is required for the Summer session (even just to use the
outdoor field space - or the Macintosh Sports Clinic!).
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The Career Centre offers a Dossier service for graduate students, interview techniques workshops, resumé seminars, individual counselling and much more.
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The Counselling and Learning Skills Service (CALSS) is the professional counselling service for students of the University of Toronto. Its services include short-term crisis counselling and brief psychotherapy for individuals and couples. As well, we provide counselling and assistance to victims of assault and offer individual counselling and group programmes in learning skills and stress management.
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Downtown Legal Services is a legal clinic run by U of T law students and supervised by lawyers. They offer confidential service and representation for landlord and tenant matters, small
claims, academic appeals, employment issues, social assistance appeals and other legal matters. Full and part-time students have access to notaries at no (or nominal) charge. Full-time
students pay $3 out of their incidental fees (part-time students pay $2). A $1 refund is available within 60 days of registration. Students are asked to call ahead to book an appointment.
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ELWS helps graduate students improve their oral and written communication skills.
Through a range of non-credit courses, workshops and individual consultations, ELWS assists both native and non-native speakers of English as they adjust to the oral and written demands
of graduate school. Courses such as "Pronunciation" or "Writing and Grammar" are for non-native speakers of English who have passed the TOEFL but want to continue
improving their English, while courses such as "Preparing to Publish" or "Oral Presentation Skills" are for all interested graduate students. Programs are free, but
admission is restricted to registered U of T graduate students. For more info, see the website, visit ELWS's Director, Dr. Jane Freeman in Room 109, 63 St. George Street, or contact
the program's Administrative Assistant.
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Most
grad students have multiple family responsibilities. For student
parents, or those providing elder care, it may be
very difficult balancing family, work and studies. It is
usually only possible with good funding and resources. The
additional expenses of childrearing (childcare, housing, food)
can make parents more vulnerable to small changes in their
budgets. Student parents are the largest group of users of
the U of T Food and Clothing Bank and the workshops we help
organize annually, such as "Financial Survival for Student
Families", are well attended. The Athletic Centre also
offers wonderful programming for children and families.
The Family Care Office provides free confidential information
and advice, organizes workshops, support groups, seminars, and
works to develop policy and educate the U of T community about a
diverse range of family care issues including the following:
maternity leave, child care, elder care, community programs and
lesbian and gay family issues. There is also a Family Care
Resource Centre. This assistance is available to all members of
the U of T community. Student fees fund 40% of this office so
don't hesitate to use their services.
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First Nations House is a dynamic place where Aboriginal students from many Nations across Canada can seek culturally appropriate services. First Nations House is not only the home of Aboriginal U of T students, it also provides a link to Toronto's Aboriginal community, allowing others in the university to learn and network. We provide a number of culturally supportive student services and programs to Aboriginal students and the general university community.
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New College, 11 Classic Ave. (just south of the Athletic Centre)
The Party Room (in the basement of Wetmore Hall)
Open Hours change each term; Wheelchair accessible
- Come early as we sometimes run out of food. We are a student-run, volunteer-based service that provides food & used winter clothes to students and alumni at
U of T.
- Food is supplied by the Daily Bread Food Bank and food drives. Information about student funding and financial survival is available. The Steering Committee meets
regularly to work on fundraising, food drives, publicity, education, etc. Volunteers and donations of staples like rice, pasta and sauce, tuna, sugar and canned juice, fruit and vegetables
are always welcomed.
Contact: Terri Nikolaevsky at SAC, 978-4911 ext. 233
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The
GDS assists Ph.D’s in
their search for academic employment for up to ten years
after graduation.
Advice
on job searches, maintaining confidential letters of reference
for forwarding to advertised positions, and use of the
Career Centre Resource Library for up-to-date material
on academic
searches are included.
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The Graduate Student Initiative (GSI) is composed of specialized workshops, social events, and online resources and programming covers both academic and non-academic issues. Collaboration with other campus offices and services is a regular component.
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The GSU gym can be booked for 1 hour/week by graduate students,
either daily or monthly, and because of the demand, only
graduate
students
are allowed to use the space. The GSU gym is open from
10 am til 11 pm Monday to Friday and volleyballs and basketballs
are available. Details and booking policy available here.
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12-12 Monday to Thursday
12-1am Friday
Book us for a party! (After your thesis defence, or for your Course Union social) Have a drink on our patio!
Pizza Slices and light entrees (after 3 pm), pool table & big screen TV.
Main floor of the GSU, 978-8466.
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Hart House offers athletic facilities, student clubs and a diversity of art and music. For the sport in you, there is an indoor track, weight room, drop-in aerobic classes, registered
dance classes, & squash and tennis courts. Most are available at no charge to graduate students. Not all fitness classes are free, however, and we encourage you to compare the prices
with the Athletic Centre as well as off-campus facilities to find the best deal. If you enjoy occasional getaways from the city, the Hart House Farm organizes seasonal celebrations.
Art and music lovers can join the Photo Club, Drama Club and jazz ensemble, use the Record (and CD) Room, attend the plays and dance performances at Hart House Theatre and visit the
Justina M. Barnicke Gallery. The Arbor Room offers a wide variety of food at reasonable prices.
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Family physicians, nursing staff, comprehensive medical care counselling and referrals are offered as well as contraception supplies and information.
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This is a national online housing database
owned and operated by the Canadian Federation of Students. With vacancy rates
in many Canadian cities and towns being at an all-time low,
it is difficult for many students to find affordable accommodation.
By bringing listings for many regions together in one place,
homes4students.ca enables students to search for housing
anywhere in the country quickly and efficiently.
Searching the site is free and students can search by city,
type of accommodation, number of bedrooms and date available.
Particular features such as wheelchair accessibility, laundry
facilities, and parking can also be identified. In addition,
information about tenants' rights and housing advocacy associations
in each province can be found on the site.
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The service includes single and family housing and also has an off-campus registry.
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The GSU organizes an annual Income Tax workshop in March or April every year. It is presented by representatives from the federal government's Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. Watch
the email digest for dates in the late winter/early spring.
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The ISC, located across from the Koffler Centre, offers a range of services to domestic and international students including immigration issues, U.S. visitor visas, health insurance,
studying and travelling abroad, English skills, counselling, workshops on issues like income tax and navigating the library, trips and tours, and lounge/study/club space.
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As members of the Canadian Federation of Students, full-time graduate students are entitled to a free ISIC. It's good for discounts throughout the world. The ISIC provides members with a 30% discount for VIA Rail and reduced fares on Air Canada when booked through Travel Cuts. To receive an ISIC at the GSU you must make an appointment.
To see what the ISIC Card can offer, just search the online
database!
You must make an appointment to obtain an ISIC at the GSU. To do so, please call us at 416-978-2391.
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If
you're interested in staying active and having fun while meeting
your fellow grad students, join one of the SGS intramural
teams. Players of ALL skill levels are welcome!
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There is a regular social
(every second Thursday) at the GSU Pub as well
as the Brain Orgy (seminar series), and other events to help
create a positive space for LGBT grad students. Alumni, staff,
working students, and friends are welcome.
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This is a conflict resolution service co-hosted with St. Stephen's Community Centre and is free to all members of U of T. Think about this if you have problems with a supervisor or a
fellow student. Talk to us first. 416-926-8221
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The program is for women who identify as marginalized or from an equity seeking group based on, but not limited to, language, culture, religion, sexual diversity, disability and age. In addition, this program is for women who identify as Aboriginal, a woman of colour, a member of a sexual minority community, a parent, or a mature student.
The program is open to all UofT women students who are in a Ph.D Program, or in a Masters Program at the University of Toronto.
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OPIRG Toronto is a volunteer-based group with a mandate for action, education, and research on environmental and social justice issues. We are part of an international network of Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs), including ten others in Ontario. We seek to empower and educate students and other members of the community, provide a forum for learning and sharing skills, and give people the tools and opportunity to work co-operatively for social change.
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Assessment and treatment for students with emotional and psychological concerns. No referral required.
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- Walksafer
is a safe & reliable escort across campus after dark.
978-7233
- Working
Alone Service: U of T police will check on you. 978-2323
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The division of Student Life Programs & Services emerged from an extensive review of the divisions formerly known as Student Affairs and Student Services. Student Life Programs and Services now include: Accessibility Services, Career Centre, Centre for Community Partnerships, Counselling and Learning Skills Service, First Nations House, Hart House, Health Services, International Student Centre, Multi-Faith Centre, Psychiatric Service, Student Housing Service, and Student Life Programs.
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Click here to see a listing of all discounts in Toronto.
Studentsaver is Canada's original
national student discount programme, brought to you by the
Canadian Federation of Students. With discounts from coast to
coast, Studentsaver saves you money on everyday purchases like
books, clothing, food, and entertainment.
Look for the "Studentsaver/ISIC Accepted
Here" sticker in store windows - or take your card to any of the
merchants that you find in the searchable database to receive
discounts ranging from 10% to 30% off purchased goods and
services.
Look for your free Studentsaver Card in the GSU Handbook, available in your department and at the GSU, while supplies last.
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This has
proven to be a valuable service for students to save money
on their cellphone products and services with
Canadian service providers. The Canadian Federation of Students has negotiated
savings for students from 3 of the main 4 cellphone providers
in Canada. Savings that measure up to 30% OFF the regular
price of services let students focus their resources on
what matters - their education!
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Student Services at the University of Toronto assists
student learning while promoting the academic mission of the
University. Services are provided appropriate to and developed
in partnership with the diverse student communities.
Services and programs aim to build the confidence and skills
necessary for students to succeed in their personal, academic
and professional lives.
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Free used furniture. Open Wed 12-2. 487 Spadina (basement)
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Sylvester's is a cosy, loft-style, smoke-free café.
Join us for breakfast or lunch, or select something for take-out. We serve a variety of fresh, nutritious food at great prices. We are also pleased to offer catering for delivery or take-out,
or you can book the cafe for an event.
Please call Thérèse.
10% Discount for Students! Eat on our patio in nice weather!
Top floor of the GSU, 978-5247
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The GSU is pleased to be able to offer you the services of Travel CUTS, the full service national travel agency that specializes in student travel. Whether you need cheap international or domestic flights, rail, and bus passes, a Spring Break/Reading Week vacation, or even help with a SWAP Working Holiday or Volunteer Abroad program, Travel CUTS can help. Your closest Travel CUTS location is: 187 College Street, 979-2406.
They also sell Travel Insurance, but
members of the GSU health plan should note that the plan
already includes some travel and out of province coverage.
To obtain the best
discounts at Travel CUTS, make sure you get an ISIC, available at Travel Cuts and by appointment at the GSU.
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There are three leagues: recreational, intermediate and
competitive.
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The Centre is just across from the GSU at 563 Spadina, on
the Ground Floor and is open Monday to Thursday 11-5 p.m.
Drop by and use our lounge and resource centre or call
us for more information. 978-8201 womens.centre@utoronto.ca
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