Athletic Centres, Housing, Library Access, Transportation, and Safety
Athletics & Recreation
On the St. George Campus, the Athletic Centre is located at 55 Harbord Street. PDFs who would like to join this facility must first obtain a letter from the Postdoctoral Office. You can purchase a four month or year plan.
Hart House*
PDFs who would like to join Hart House must present the engagement letter from their supervisor to the Athletics Reception Desk. Hart House is located at 7 Hart House Circle on the St. George Campus.
UTM Recreation Athletics and Wellness Centre *
PDFs located on the UTM campus are welcome to join the UTM facility. PDFs should present the engagement letter from their supervisor and their T-Card in order to purchase a four-month or one-year plan.
The UTSC Department of Athletics and Recreation *
PDFs located on the UTSC campus are welcome to join the UTSC facility. PDFs should present the engagement letter from their supervisor and their T-Card in order to purchase one academic year (September 1 to April 30) or the summer session (May to August).
Housing and Family
Student Housing Service*
Student Family Housing
Safety
Campus Police
Community Safety Office ‘WALKsafer’ Programs
· St. George WALKsmart: Call 416-978-SAFE (7233).
· UTM WALKsafer: Call 905-607-SAFE (7233).
· UTCS has a similar program called UTSC Patrol (formerly WALKsafer). Call 416-287-7022.
Health and Safety
U of T PDFs that receive T4A income are not covered under WSIB because they are not considered employees. They are covered under the University's insurance and need to fill in the accident report for students/others/visitors found in Environmental Health and Safety.
Transportation
U of T PDFs registered with the School of Graduate Studies are eligible to purchase the discounted adult TTC Metropass at a cost of $107. To purchase a discounted TTC Metropass, you will need to provide your T-Card. No other form of identification will be accepted.
The discounted TTC Metropass may be purchased only at the following locations:
St. George (last four business days of each month)
- 1 Spadina Crescent, Room 109. Enter through the east doors. Debit only. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Leslie Dan Pharmacy Building (144 College St., Main Lobby). Debit only. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 89 Chestnut. Cash only. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
UTM (last four business days of each month)
- UTM Parking & Transportation Office during office hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Debit only.
UTSC
- Please see the SCSU website (http://www.scsu.ca) for information on sales location, dates and times.
PDFs are eligible for annual parking permits. You will need to provide a letter (on department letterhead) from the department your are doing your postdoctoral engagement, stating your sipend pay stub number and the length of your engagement contract with the university. To pay for your permit, you will have to provide payment for the full fiscal year at the time of purchase. If you have any further questions please contact the U of T Parking Services office.