The college system at the Faculty of Arts & Science creates a smaller, close-knit home base within a large university. While colleges offer a wide range of services and supports to help students achieve their academic and personal goals, the real advantage is the deeply connected sense of community they experience throughout their time at U of T.
At New College, students can rely on the Registrar’s Office to provide information about academic matters, get support from the Writing Centre and learn research strategies at the D.G. Ivey Library. The Office of Residence and Student Life (ORSL) offers a wide range of programming throughout the year.
Services are available to all New College students during their degree studies.
The Registrar’s Office
When students have a question and aren’t sure who to ask, the Registrar’s Office is here to help. The New College Registrar’s Office is a central hub of information that can help with course and program selection, academic guidance, financial advice and much more. Students can drop in for just-in-time advising or schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our academic advisors. Our friendly and well-informed staff can answer their questions or direct them to the person who can.
The range of support services offered by the Registrar’s Office include:
- course enrolment and registration
- information about degree requirements
- experiential learning, research or international study opportunities
- advice about learning and study skills
- guidance on adjusting to life at university
- grant and scholarship applications
- petitions or appeals for special consideration
The Office of Residence and Student Life
The Office of Residence and Student Life at New College supports students’ experience at the University of Toronto by offering co-curricular opportunities that complement your academic journey. While studies are an important part of a students’ time at U of T, the university experience extends far beyond the classroom and can have big impacts on personal journeys.
ORSL provides a wide range of programs, resources, and supports designed to help students connect, grow, and succeed. Whether a student is new to campus, looking to meet people, exploring leadership opportunities, or navigating a challenging time, our team is here to support all New College students.
We offer opportunities to get involved in ways that align with all students’ goals and interests, including events, workshops and certifications, mentorship programs, student clubs, leadership roles, and volunteer positions. These experiences are designed to help build community, develop skills, explore interests, and make the most of your time at New College.
Whether you are a commuter student or living in residence, ORSL is here to help you find your place, access support, and make your university experience meaningful.
On-Location Advisors
New College offers a range of on-location advisors who are available to help first year students adapt successfully to university of life:
- Learning Strategist: Our learning strategist offers guidance on how to develop sustainable study habits, prepare for exams, tackle heavy reading loads, overcome writer’s block, craft research projects, navigate academic culture and make the most of online tools for learning and collaborating.
- Career Educator: Our Career Educator, is available to support and offer career guidance on topics such as developing effective job search strategies, reviewing job/graduate school application materials, exploring further education options, navigating career decisions with confidence, and preparing for life after graduation.
- Accessibility Services: Students can meet with an Accessibility Services (AS) advisor for help and support to register with AS and create an accommodation plan. The AS Advisors can help facilitate accommodation plans with students’ instructors and staff.
- Counselling (Health and Wellness): Students can meet with a counsellor from Health and Wellness for short-term counselling on a wide range of concerns, such as relationship problems, interpersonal issues, depression and anxiety.
English Language Learning (ELL)
The ELL Program offers free, high-quality mini-courses to strengthen students’ skills in scholarly reading, academic writing, and oral communication. All mini courses are open to multilingual and English-only undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science.
For details and registration, visit the ELL – English Language Learning Program.
