First Year Communities

 

All first year residence communities are developed as Academic Living Communities. This means you will be living in a community (floor/row/townhouse) with students who are in the same or a similar academic discipline. You will instantly be connected with peers who are in many of the same classes and who, by virtue of being in the same program, share similar interests with you. Moreover, to support your academic transition, your rezPAL lives nearby to help answer questions, lead seminars or organize facilitated study sessions. The UTM Academic Living Communities make it easy to walk to class, review notes and study for exams with your neighbours and roommates!

Students entering their first year will be placed in one of our first year communities; Oscar Peterson Hall, McLuhan Court, Putnam Place or Leacock Lane.  Half of the first year population reside in our traditional-style residence and the other half live in our townhomes.

Traditional-Style Residence:

Oscar Peterson Hall

Oscar Peterson Hall Floor Plan Image  

  • Two single bedrooms and semi-private washroom;
  • rezNET high speed internet service;
  • Furnished with single bed, desk, desk chair, dresser & lounge chair;
  • Building is co-ed. Each two bedroom unit is gender-specific;
  • Laundry facilities, common lounge, kitchenettes & vending machines;
  • Meal plan required. Choose from small, medium & large plans;
  • Wheelchair accessible and barrier-free units available;
  • Housing assignments are arranged by program of study. Not by individual preferences;
  • Live and learn in a community where students may have the same classes as you;
  • Controlled entry for security;
  • Smoke-Free.

Townhouse-Style Residences:

McLuhan Court, Putnam Place & Leacock Lane

Townhouse floor plan

  • Four single bedrooms and one bathroom;
  • rezNET high speed internet service;
  • Fully furnished bedrooms with twin-size beds, desk, desk hutch, drawers and desk chair;
  • Full size kitchen, equipped with fridge & stove;
  • Large furnished living room & dining area;
  • Plenty of storage space;
  • Townhouse communities are co-ed, however each townhouse unit is gender-specific;
  • Laundry facilities & common lounges located in each phase;
  • Meal plan required. Choose from small, medium & large plans;
  • Housing assignments are arranged by program of study. Not by individual preferences;
  • Live and learn in a community where students may have the same classes as you;
  • Controlled entry for security;
  • Smoke-Free.