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U of T St. George campus guide
St. George puts university life in downtown Toronto. Historic colleges, teaching buildings and recreation spaces sit among city streets. Start with the faculty you would study in, then explore the places you would use between classes.
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Get to know the college communities
Arts & Science students at St. George belong to one of seven colleges: Innis, New College, St. Michael's, Trinity, University College, Victoria or Woodsworth. U of T describes these communities as a home base within the larger campus.
More detail: Get to know the college communities
That college system applies to the Faculty of Arts & Science; it is not a description of every St. George student's academic route. When visiting, ask what support and community activities your own faculty or college provides, including for students who commute.
Look inside the residences
A general campus walk will not tell you what a bedroom, shared bathroom or kitchen is like. U of T lists separate college and residence tours, including apartment-style Innis tours and options at other colleges and residences. Choose the buildings you are considering and check each tour's arrangements.
More detail: Look inside the residences
Use a residence visit to compare room sharing, meal arrangements, accessibility and the walk to your teaching buildings. Ask to see the room type you would actually be eligible for; a tour photograph or sample suite does not promise a particular assignment.
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Check library access before your visit
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Robarts is St. George's main humanities and social-sciences library, with Robarts Common forming part of the complex. Other subject and faculty libraries have their own entry rules. Use the Libraries & Hours directory to filter by St. George and check each location's public, U of T or restricted-access label before adding it to your visit.
More detail: Check library access before your visit
Regular entry to Robarts requires a valid TCard. Prospective visitors can explore it through the St. George campus-tour route. Visitors who need specific print materials can request a one-day research pass, subject to approval; the request asks for the purpose of the visit and the materials to consult. Follow the visitor policy for the required confirmation and identification rather than arriving expecting general drop-in access.
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Choose a study space and check booking eligibility
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Robarts provides spaces for quiet individual work and group study. Its bookable study spaces are for current U of T students, staff and faculty; research visitor access does not establish booking eligibility. Follow the study-space booking link on the Robarts page and check each room's features and noise designation. Robarts Library, Robarts Common and service desks have separate hours. Overnight service is limited to U of T students, staff and faculty with a valid, active TCard, so check the current hours for the building and service you need.
More detail: Choose a study space and check booking eligibility
For an accessible visit, the library's planning guide links current building-access notices and a campus map with accessible entrances and washrooms. It also explains how to filter study-space results for features such as accessible seating or dimmable lighting. Contact the library or its Accessibility Team to confirm anything essential to your visit, including temporary disruptions, before travelling.
Gyms, fields and places to take a break
The St. George recreation options include the Athletic Centre, Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, Hart House Fitness Centre, Varsity Centre and Arena, and outdoor spaces such as Back Campus Fields. They are different places, so put the facility you want to use on your visit route.
More detail: Gyms, fields and places to take a break
Before planning a workout or joining an activity, check the facility's current access rules, schedule and registration requirements. U of T notes that some activities require registration and payment. Choose a session that fits your interests and timetable.
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Plan the journey to your building
Use the St. George campus page's transit, parking and directions links to plan your arrival. Start with a named building rather than a single pin for the whole university: your residence, faculty, library and gym may be in different parts of the campus.
More detail: Plan the journey to your building
Try the journey at the time you would normally arrive, and include the walk from your stop or parking space. If you expect to travel between St. George and Mississauga, check the UTM shuttle timetable and boarding rules separately; traffic can affect the trip.
Build a visit around your interests
St. George's undergraduate walking tours visit academic buildings, colleges and athletic facilities with a current student guide. The university also lists faculty-specific tours, including Engineering, Music and other areas, as well as college and residence visits.
More detail: Build a visit around your interests
Book the general tour for orientation, then add the faculty or residence visit that answers your remaining questions. Use the booking page for current meeting details and availability, and contact the tour team in advance if you need an accommodation.
Match the campus to your application
Check the official program listing for the faculty, campus and admission category attached to your intended subject. U of T considers program-area applications independently; liking St. George as a place to live does not establish the requirements for your chosen program.
More detail: Match the campus to your application
Use the admissions guide for the application steps and the programs guide for the distinction between an admission category and a later program of study. Keep your campus visit notes alongside those academic requirements when comparing your choices.
Questions to take on your visit
Which faculty or college would be my first point of contact?
Can I see the residence room type I am considering?
What does my journey look like from home to a likely teaching building?
Which study space, club or recreation facility would I use between classes?
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