University of Toronto ScarboroughStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 F-Session

The semester, explained for University of Toronto Scarborough

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 F-Session
Campus terms
16
Local details
16

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 F-Session runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Fall 2026 F-SessionRelevant now
  2. Fall 2026
  3. Fall 2026 - Winter 2027 Y-Session
  4. Winter 2027
  5. Winter 2027 S-Session
  6. Summer 2027
  7. Fall 2027
  8. Winter 2028

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

AMACSS
Association of Mathematical and Computer Science Students.

B

Bird course
A course that is perceived to be very easy to pass with a high grade.

E

EPSA
Environmental and Physical Sciences Students' Association.

F

Foley
Joan Foley Hall, the apartment-style residence building on campus.

H

Harmony
Harmony Commons, the newest traditional-style residence building.

L

La Prep
The bistro-style cafe located in the Instructional Centre (IC).

M

MESA
Management and Economics Students' Association.

N

North
The North Residence area, typically referring to the townhouses.

R

Rex's
Rex's Den, the student-run restaurant located in the Student Centre.

S

SCAA
Scarborough Campus Athletics Association.
SCSU
Scarborough Campus Students' Union, the official undergraduate student government.

T

The Bot
The Botanist, a cafe located in the Environmental Science and Chemistry Building.
The Bridge
The glass-enclosed pedestrian bridge connecting the main campus to the Instructional Centre.
The Marketplace
The main food court area located in the Bladen Wing.
The Valley
The lower part of campus featuring nature trails, tennis courts, and the Miller Lash House.

U

U of Tears
A common nickname for the university referencing its rigorous academic standards and perceived difficulty.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

16 details
AA
Arts and Administration Building, housing the principal's office and various lecture halls.
ACORN
The online student information service used for course enrollment, viewing grades, and tuition payments.
BV
Bladen Wing, which houses the library, registrar, and food court.
EV
Environmental Science and Chemistry Building.
harmony_commons_dining_hall
Harmony Commons Dining Hall
HL
Highland Hall, the building housing the social sciences and the registrar's office.
HW
Humanities Wing, part of the original historic campus structure.
IC
Instructional Centre, the building housing Management and Computer Science classes.
marketplace_bao_mama_bento_sushi_osmows_etc
Marketplace (Bao Mama, Bento Sushi, Osmows, etc.)
Quercus
The university's learning management system where professors post course materials and grades.
SW
Science Wing, part of the original historic campus structure.
TCard
The official University of Toronto student identification card used for exams, library, and meal plans.
TPASC
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, the massive athletic facility shared with the city.
U of T Time
The tradition where classes officially begin 10 minutes after the hour (e.g., a 10:00 AM class starts at 10:10 AM).
UTSC Express
The shuttle bus service that runs between the Scarborough and St. George (downtown) campuses.
WebOption
A service that provides recorded lectures for specific courses to be viewed online.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 F-Session runs Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 16 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Scarborough for University of Toronto Scarborough Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Scarborough.

Timezone

America/Toronto

Median Rent

$2,200

Cost of Living Index

120

Student Population

60,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

Toronto Transit Commission bus network, Line 2 Bloor-Danforth Subway, GO Transit

Nearest Airports

Toronto Pearson International Airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

45.2 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking Lot A

surface_lot • Limited; best before 11am or after 2pm

Short-term pay & display; credit/debit/coin accepted.

Parking Garage

garage • New facility opening Sept 8, 2026

Six-level structure with 217 EV charging stations and bicycle parking.

Parking Lot G

surface_lot • Available for daily flat rate

Pay on exit; accepts debit, cash, and credit.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Toronto Scarborough

U of T researcher calls for independent testing of powerful AI models

Professor Nicolas Papernot discusses AI-powered threats to critical infrastructure and the role of independent testing in cybersecurity.

Sep 10, 2026

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6,000-plus U of T admin and technical staff in legal strike position

Administrative and technical staff represented by USW Local 1998 reached a legal strike position as students returned for the fall term.

Sep 6, 2026

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UTSC researchers aim to stop invasive round goby in Ontario rivers

Researchers at U of T Scarborough are working on methods to prevent the spread of the invasive round goby in local waterways.

Sep 4, 2026

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U of T ranked 24th globally in 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities

The University of Toronto moved up one spot to rank 24th in the world, marking its ninth consecutive year in the global top tier.

Sep 2, 2026

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Pan Am Drive reopens and new parking structure available

UTSC announced the reopening of Pan Am Drive and the availability of a new parking structure for the fall term.

Sep 2, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Toronto Scarborough

ACM Open House 2026

September 23, 2026

Ralph Campbell Lounge (BV 380)

An annual departmental event serving as a welcome orientation for new students to meet faculty, staff, and fellow students in the Department of Arts, Culture and Media.

Visiting Artist Lecture Series 2026: Nour Bishouty

September 23, 2026

AA 304

A lecture by multidisciplinary artist Nour Bishouty, whose work explores fragmentation in history and the production of knowledge.

Communicating Like a Professional

September 29, 2026

Online

A workshop led by Career Counsellor Wei Huang on practical tips for professional communication, including emails and workplace connections.

UTSC Graduate & Professional Schools Fair

October 1, 2026

Highland Hall Event Centre

An expo for students to explore graduate and professional studies opportunities, hosted at the Scarborough campus.

Event Planning 101: From Idea to Execution

October 7, 2026

BV 340

An interactive workshop covering the key steps of event planning through a real-world challenge.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Toronto Scarborough

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Harmony Commons

Capacity: 746

Room types: not specified

Joan Foley Hall

Capacity: 229

Room types: suite

Townhouses

Capacity: 767

Room types: townhouse unit

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@utoronto.ca

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