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U of T Scarborough campus guide

U of T Scarborough brings academic spaces, residences and recreation together in Toronto's east end. Look beyond a single campus photograph: compare the housing you could live in, the facilities you would use and the commute your weekly routine would require.

Scarborough · campus spaces and the Highland Creek Valley · Checked September 8, 2026 · How we check guides

Aerial view of U of T Scarborough's connected campus buildings and surrounding trees
Scarborough · Campus aerial view, 2024Photo: Canmenwalker · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

See the campus through a typical day

Scarborough's campus tours introduce classrooms, study spaces, student services, housing and athletics facilities. Use that walk to locate more than your first lecture: identify a place to study, eat and spend time between commitments.

More detail: See the campus through a typical day

U of T highlights experiential learning as part of Scarborough's academic identity. If a co-op or other work experience option matters to you, check the specific program route and requirements as well as the campus facilities. A campus-wide description does not mean every program offers the same option.

Harmony Commons, townhouses and apartments

UTSC lists three residence types: Harmony Commons, townhouses and Joan Foley Hall apartments. Harmony Commons has single and double dormitory-style bedrooms; Joan Foley Hall is identified as upper-year undergraduate housing. Check the current application information for the options that apply to your year.

More detail: Harmony Commons, townhouses and apartments

Kitchen arrangements also differ. The residence overview describes first-year townhouse kitchenettes, with some stove-equipped placements depending on availability, while upper-year apartments have full kitchens. Compare the actual room type and meal plan before making a budget or assuming you can cook every meal.

Separate residence dining from commuter options

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First-year UTSC residence students already have the Harmony Commons Unlimited yearly meal plan. The current comparison presents MyWay as the flexible option for commuters and other students who want to divide funds among campus vendors, dining-hall visits and TBucks, while Harmony Commons Taps provide a set number of dining-hall meals for off-campus students and staff.

More detail: Separate residence dining from commuter options

Use the Places to Eat page to locate food near your teaching building or another stop in your day. It groups current options across Harmony Commons, the Marketplace, North Campus, the Student Centre, South Campus and TPASC, with individual vendor details and hours. Check the particular vendor rather than assuming every campus location is open later or on weekends.

Match materials to the Scarborough section

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The Scarborough Bookstore is in Bladen Wing. In the shared U of T course-material finder, select the Scarborough campus and the exact term, department, course and section from your timetable. The results can include physical and digital materials specified by the instructor, so verify the section and listed format instead of assuming that another section uses the same item.

More detail: Match materials to the Scarborough section

Course information may be incomplete near the start of a semester while university records are being updated. Use the manual lookup if the personalized list is missing a class, check the live listing again as the term approaches, and check the store page for current location details and hours before visiting.

Register through your home campus

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UTSC AccessAbility Services supports undergraduate, graduate and non-degree students who may be eligible for help with disability-related barriers. Students register with the accessibility office on their home campus. At UTSC, the process starts with the online intake form and current documentation describing disability-related limitations and restrictions.

More detail: Register through your home campus

After the intake is submitted, AccessAbility Services contacts the student through their U of T email to arrange an appointment with a Disability Consultant, who assesses eligibility and accommodation needs. Register early and check the current deadlines page; later requests are considered case by case. This route concerns academic accommodations, not general visitor or building access.

Find the library and choose a quiet space

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The UTSC Library is on the ground floor of the Academic Resource Centre, or ARC. From the wheelchair-accessible main entrance, turn left; the library is opposite the Writing Centre in AC210. Use that route to judge the walk from your likely classrooms, and check the library homepage's current hours link for the date you plan to visit instead of relying on a fixed weekly schedule.

More detail: Find the library and choose a quiet space

For individual work, the Silent Study Space in AC338 is first come, first served. The room does not allow conversation, asks visitors to turn phones off and use earphones for audio, and has an automatic door opener. If you need a different access feature or study setup, confirm it with the library before choosing the space for an extended study period.

Match the group size to a study room

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Use LibCal and select U of T Scarborough Library when reserving a group-study room. The September 28, 2026 room page listed eight small rooms for up to three people and four medium rooms for up to four people. Reservations use 30-minute slots, with a maximum of four bookings per day. Check the live LibCal listing before relying on availability or a particular room.

More detail: Match the group size to a study room

AC254 and AC257 were listed as walk-in large-group rooms for up to twelve people each. The page also identified automatic door openers at AC251A, AC252, AC285 and AC284. A walk-in room is different from a reserved room, so decide whether your group needs a reserved slot or can use an available larger space. Confirm the current room rules and access features before your study date.

Choose between TPASC and the outdoor facilities

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The Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, usually called TPASC, is at 875 Morningside Avenue. It brings together a fitness centre, two Olympic-size pools and a dive tank, four gymnasiums, an indoor running track and a climbing wall. It is the main indoor home of UTSC Athletics & Recreation, but it is not the campus's only recreation location.

More detail: Choose between TPASC and the outdoor facilities

UTSC separately identifies lower-campus Valley facilities at 130 Old Kingston Road, including multi-sport fields, an eight-court tennis centre and the Dan Lang baseball diamond. A full-size soccer field also sits beside TPASC. Locate the facility for your activity before visiting rather than assuming every field or court is inside the Pan Am centre.

At this section's September 28, 2026 review, UTSC said Valley field rentals were unavailable for the 2026 season because of field maintenance. That notice does not say every Valley facility is closed. Check the live Valley page before planning field use or a rental.

Indoor running track overlooking basketball courts at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 2025The indoor track and courts at the centre used by U of T Scarborough.Pan Am facilities and recreation
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Canmenwalker. Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0. Resized and compressed; no scene changes.

Swimming lanes, diving platforms and spectator seating at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Pan Am competition pool, 2015Photographed during the 2015 Pan American Games; event seating is shown.Pan Am aquatic facilities
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TorontoGuy79 at English Wikipedia. Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and compressed; no scene changes.

Check which access and registration rules apply

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Current part-time and full-time UTSC students who have paid athletics incidental fees have access to UTSC facilities, including TPASC and the tennis centre. Some registered programs cost extra. Students who are not taking courses or are on a co-op term without paying those fees can purchase a non-registered student membership if they will return to part-time or full-time studies the following semester. Co-op students need that membership to participate in intramural sport. A TCard is required for facility and program access.

More detail: Check which access and registration rules apply

UTSC's drop-in page also distinguishes university drop-ins from TPASC Inc. and City of Toronto sessions. UTSC drop-ins do not require advance registration. TPASC All Access drop-ins require advance booking, with reservations opening 48 hours before the session. TPASC Inc. and City sessions may cost extra. Check the live activity page before travelling because the provider, schedule and registration rule can differ by session.

Include the connection in your commute

UTSC's commuting guide describes bus connections to TTC subway stations and GO Transit rail services. Use the guide to identify possible routes, then check the operators' current schedules for the whole journey from your home.

More detail: Include the connection in your commute

A rail journey can still involve a bus connection and a walk to your building. Compare the journey for early classes, gaps between classes and an evening club or recreation session. Include the return trip in your decision, not just the fastest arrival you can find.

Walk the campus or explore its video tours

UTSC offers student-led walking tours for individuals and families, plus a group-tour request option. Its tour page also links short student-led video tours, which can help you choose what you want to see in person.

More detail: Walk the campus or explore its video tours

Check the current booking instructions and meeting point before travelling. If residence is important to you, ask which housing spaces will be included. Use the visit to compare your everyday priorities and keep unanswered questions for the relevant admissions, housing or recreation team.

Check the Scarborough program route

Use U of T's official program finder to confirm the Scarborough offering for your subject, then read the admission category and any supplementary requirements that apply. U of T considers program-area applications independently.

More detail: Check the Scarborough program route

Keep that academic check separate from your housing and commute comparison. The admissions guide explains application steps; the programs and work-experience guides help you investigate the particular route rather than assuming a similar program name means the same structure at every campus.

Questions to take on your visit

  • Does my intended program offer the work-experience route I want?

  • Which residence and kitchen arrangements apply to my year group?

  • Which quiet or group study space fits my routine, and does it require booking?

  • How would I reach both the sports centre and the outdoor facilities?

  • How does my full commute work after an evening activity?

General campus information reviewed . Check the linked university pages for current access, availability and application terms. Photo credits and dates accompany each image.