Innis College
Population: 2,200
Innis College is small — and that is our strength. Our close-knit community fosters connection, inclusivity and collaboration, with students at the centre of college life and decision making. Our academic and student services are known for being responsive, supportive and ready to help with any challenge. Whether you join the non-audition choir or a student group such as Out@Innis, there is always a place for you within our community.
Attentive to student needs and aspirations, Innis established Canada’s first university writing centre and introduced the Faculty of Arts & Science’s first community-engaged learning courses. Innis has always been an incubator for innovative learning — many exciting interdisciplinary programs, including Environmental Studies, Urban Studies and Cinema Studies were born at Innis and are open to all A&S students. Innis students also enjoy the best seats on campus for film screenings in our 200-seat Innis Town Hall theatre.
For first-year students, our Innis One courses focus on writing and creativity and offer the benefit of small-class sizes and experiential learning opportunities. The FYF@Innis program provides our students with priority enrolment in select first-year departmental seminars.
Located across the street from Robarts Library and close to St. George subway station, the Annex, and Yorkville, Innis is steps from some of Toronto’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. A major building expansion opening in Fall 2026 will add 60 per cent more space for students to study and gather between classes, including a new library and student resource centre, a bright café and a third-floor lounge for commuter students.
Innis students — or “Innisians” — thrive in a welcoming community where support is always nearby within a leading, world-class university.
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New College
Population: 6,400
Founded in 1962 to meet the growing need for residential space and innovative academic programs, New College quickly became a hub for student leadership, academic exploration and community engagement. Early in its history, students helped shape what became the Women & Gender Studies Institute, establishing a lasting commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
New College supports students across diverse fields of study through personalized academic advising, mentorship programs, leadership and governance opportunities. The writing centre, supported by STEM specialists, complements the library’s academic resources. Paired with a suite of well-being programs, these resources help students thrive in a community that encourages curiosity and growth. The Student Centre hosts a wide variety of student groups and activities, providing countless ways to get involved and build lasting connections.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through interdisciplinary programs, community-engaged internships and research opportunities. The D.G. Ivey Library houses collections in post-colonial and contemporary African and Caribbean literature, along with an extensive graphic novel collection. Students can also collaborate and unwind in our podcast centre, music rooms, BodyWorks studio and green spaces, such as the Quad and New Forest.
Just outside our doors, vibrant neighbourhoods like Chinatown, Kensington Market, Koreatown and the Annex mirror the diversity and energy of our own community — inspiring students to explore, create and lead in a university experience that is uniquely their own.
St. Michael’s College
Population: 5,400
St. Michael’s College (“St. Mike’s”) welcomes students into a vibrant community rooted in a rich tradition of transformative education. Thriving on the energy of its diverse student population, St. Mike’s fosters scholarly excellence, unlimited curiosity and a deep commitment to social responsibility.
St. Mike’s supports the uniqueness of each student’s experience in a welcoming environment that provides opportunities to make new friends and connect across programs and interests. Students, professors and alumni regularly mingle at events such as connection breakfasts, academic socials, theatre outings, the undergraduate research symposium, the campus Christmas market and guest lectures.
Students can apply for a variety of scholarships, meet one-on-one with an academic advisor, and take advantage of experiential learning and study abroad opportunities. The College also sponsors four renowned academic programs open to all Arts & Science students — Book & Media Studies, Celtic Studies, Christianity and Culture and Mediaeval Studies — along with small, supportive first-year courses dedicated to helping students thrive.
Situated on a historic 12-acre campus beside Queen’s Park and steps from two subway lines, St. Mike’s is a beautiful and welcoming community on the east side of the St. George campus. Favourite spaces include a Wellness Studio; a Print Studio with working presses; a late-night café; a lively student lounge hosting a variety of student groups, clubs and events; and the John M. Kelly Library — one of U of T’s busiest libraries.
Students in residence can choose from a variety of housing options that range from charming Victorian houses to modern buildings. All students are part of a close-knit community that enjoys peaceful surroundings and easy access to all that U of T and downtown Toronto have to offer.
Trinity College
Population: 2,400
As one of the smallest of the seven colleges, students at Trinity College enjoy the best of both worlds — a small, close-knit home base and access to all the opportunities of Canada’s largest university. With a diverse student body and a supportive community, Trinity is a place where students can get involved and truly feel they belong. Founded in 1851, Trinity is known for academic excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary study in areas such as International Relations, Immunology and Ethics, Society & Law — programs that are open to all Arts & Science students.
All first-year Arts & Science students can take part in the Margaret MacMillan Trinity One program, which offers small seminar classes in six streams, fostering collaborative learning and close connections with faculty. Professors at Trinity are among the University’s most distinguished and actively involved in student life.
The College encourages community, responsibility, leadership and celebrates a culture of openness and diversity. Students can explore their interests through athletics, arts, debates, choir, outreach initiatives, clubs and research opportunities. Trinity also provides a strong network of support through its bursary and scholarship programs, Student Services Centre, health and wellness initiatives, Academic Resource Centre, academic dons, community advisors and an alumni mentorship program.
Trinity’s Integrated Sustainability Initiative embeds sustainability principles into the student experience, from academic programs and research opportunities to co-curricular programming. Opening in 2026, the Lawson Centre for Sustainability — a mass-timber, zero-carbon, LEED Platinum building — will expand academic, social and dining spaces and add new residence beds, allowing more students to live and learn on campus.
University College
Population: 5,800
The founding college of the University of Toronto, University College (“UC”) sits at the centre of the St. George campus. Its iconic main building, opened in 1859, is now a national historic site. UC’s campus includes three residences and the UC Union Building, home to the Commuter Student Centre — a welcoming space where commuter students can connect, study and relax.
In 2018, UC completed a major revitalization to modernize its facilities and enhance accessibility for our community members. This project not only added a new library, café and the Clark Reading Room for students, but also improved and refreshed existing spaces to better serve everyone.
Established as a non-sectarian institution of higher learning, UC has long been committed to challenging its undergraduate students to excel intellectually while preparing them to engage meaningfully with the wider world. The College hosts three interdisciplinary academic programs that are open to all Arts & Science students — Public Health, Cognitive Science and Canadian Studies — and offers UC One: Engaging Toronto, a small-class experience for first-year Arts & Science students.
As a community that values diversity, UC brings together students and professors from a range of disciplines, staff dedicated to supporting student success and alumni who are leaders in their fields.
Victoria College
Population: 4,234
Founded in 1836, Victoria College (“Vic”) is the oldest of the seven colleges in the Faculty of Arts & Science, with a distinguished reputation for excellence and creativity. With its historic architecture, beautiful gardens, residence options and outstanding academics, Vic combines the warmth of a small, federated college with the opportunities of a world-class university.
Students thrive in a close-knit and welcoming environment that offers a wide range of resources, including scholarships, faculty-led mentoring and wellness programs designed to promote both academic and personal success.
Victoria College is a friendly, inclusive community with a long tradition of social engagement, reflected in its motto, “studies pass into character.” Students build meaningful connections within a diverse community that supports them at every step of their academic journey. Student-led clubs and spaces, such as the Goldring Student Centre, offer numerous ways to connect and contribute to a vibrant campus.
Home to innovative, award-winning programs open to all Arts & Science students, including Vic One and Scholars-in-Residence, the College provides research opportunities and distinctive co-curricular experiences that allow students to excel both in the classroom and beyond.
Woodsworth College
Population: 5,500
Woodsworth College is a vibrant, inclusive community enriched by the diverse experiences of its students and alumni. Founded in 1974, the College is dedicated to expanding access to higher education and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Its motto, “You Belong Here,” captures the welcoming and supportive spirit that defines the Woodsworth experience.
Woodsworth offers distinctive academic opportunities open to all Arts & Science students, such as Woodsworth One — a First-Year Foundations program inspired by J.S. Woodsworth’s commitment to social reform; the Digital Humanities program, which connects technology and humanistic inquiry; and the Summer Abroad program, which lets students earn credit while immersed in another culture.
Since its founding, Woodsworth College has been committed to creating equitable pathways to post-secondary education. Its access programs open doors for non-traditional students and those from historically underrepresented groups, who in turn enrich a vibrant, diverse academic community supported by strong advising and student services.
Located at the gateway to the University of Toronto at St. George and Bloor Streets, Woodsworth offers an urban experience close to transit, shops and the Goldring Athletic Centre. The new Woodsworth Academic Building, now under construction, will add modern study, social and event spaces to the College’s historic home — creating an inspiring centre for future students.