While you won’t have any classes in them, these buildings contain valuable facilities and resources. We have separate blog posts for Athletic Facilities and Libraries.
U of T Bookstore
Whether you’re finding a textbook for a class, need to do some last-minute holiday shopping, or just want to get some nice clothes for yourself, the U of T Bookstore has you covered. You can go in-person to check out various physical books and clothing items. The website is a full digital catalogue, and your professors will direct you to the appropriate links to purchase course textbooks, if applicable. The Bookstore is also in the same building as the original Koffler Student Services Centre (which has been temporarily relocated for renovations).
Convocation Hall
One of U of T’s most iconic buildings, Convocation Hall (CH) will be the first and last building you enter as a U of T student, during matriculation and graduation, respectively. Some popular ArtSci courses are also held here, so depending on which Complementary Studies (CS) or Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) courses you take later on, you might have classes here.
U of T Student Life Centre
The Student Life offices are the primary student centre on the U of T St.George Campus. It is currently located at 700 and 800 Bay Street at the intersection of Bay St. and College St., about a 10 minute walk from Bahen. Its permanent home is right next door to Bahen at the Koffler Student Services Centre, but it is currently under renovation.
The Health & Wellness Centre is temporarily located at 700 Bay St. The new Health & Wellness Centre, which is currently under renovation at 800 Bay St. will offer spacious meeting rooms, offices for consultations, a smudging room, and indoor gathering spaces.
It houses a variety of student services such as the T-Card Office, the central U of T Career Centre, the Health & Wellness Centre and more. This is most likely where you will be picking up your T-Card unless you have made alternative arrangements. You can find more information about their departments and services on the Student Life website.
Here is a list of services offered by U of T Student Life, all located at 700 and 800 Bay St.:
- Academic Success
- Communications
- Career Exploration & Education
- Housing
- Information Technology
- Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
- Student Crisis and Student Progress & Support
- Student Experience
- Student Life Programs & Services
- Student Success
- TCard Services
Cumberland House
Located in-between the Galbraith and Wallberg Buildings on St George St, Cumberland House is where you can find the U of T Centre for International Experience (CIE). As described by the CIE, “the CIE is a meeting place for a diverse community of international students coming to U of T and domestic students looking to go abroad.” To learn more, read our post about International Student Resources.
Hart House
Hart House is essentially U of T’s community center. It houses a large fitness centre, restaurants (The Arbor Room and Gallery Grill), U of T’s official chess club, a courtyard, a theatre (where Skule Nite is performed!), and more. You will most likely have your final Praxis II design showcase in the Great Hall at Hart House! Hart House Circle was recently landscaped for more walkability and greenery. Overall, Hart House is definitely worth a visit.
