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Keeping Our Community Safe and Connected
We would like to thank all of our students, staff, and faculty for their patience, kindness, and cooperation as we move through an unprecedented time. Regardless of whether you are currently social distancing, are in self-isolation for a short period of time, or are returning home, we remain connected as one community. Our shared commitment to human rights, diversity, inclusion and respect are values that we carry with us and can put into practice regardless of our current location.
If you haven't already, please update your your emergency contact information on ACORN, opt in to UTAlert, and check your U of T email address frequently for updates. Additionally, you can find updated updated messages from the University regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) online for the latest announcements.
Please know that the University is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community. UTM's Health & Counselling Centre is available, as well as other forms of support, including MySSP are available 24/7.
Important changes at UTM due to COVID-19
Click on a link for detailed information regarding changes, cancellations and other information related to COVID-19.
Office of the Registrar
- For registrarial information: FAQ for current students
- For applicants and recently admitted students: FAQ for admissions
- For on-campus events and online webinars: Events for future students
We will continue to provide residences and support for those students who cannot return home at this point. For updated information for students living in residence, please visit the UTM Student Housing & Residence Life website. The page details resources including: instructions for checkout and storage; extension accommodations and programming; summer residence applications; and contact details.
Further information is available on the Office of the Vice-Provost Students website.
Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre
The RAWC will be closed until further notice, based on guidance from the City of Mississauga, Peel Public Health and our U of T campus recreation partners. All fields and outdoor recreation areas on campus are also closed to all activites until further notice. The RAWC has put together online resources for fitness, relaxation and wellness.
All UTM Shuttle Bus service (UTM/St. George and UTM/Sheridan) is suspended until further notice. Please check the Shuttle Bus website for updates regarding the recommencing of service operations.
Public Transit
Mississauga Transit is reducing service on a number of routes, including routes 44 and 110, effective Monday, March 23, 2020. Visit the City of Mississauga site for additional details regarding operational changes to MiWay, including rear door boarding.
Brampton Transit will cease UTM Express Service (Route 199) effective Wednesday, March 18.
Effective March 18, 2020, UTM will close catering services as well as all food service locations with the exception of Colman Commons in Oscar Peterson Hall.
The UTM Library continues to support students, instructors, researchers and staff during this disruption to our normal operations. Please visit the Service and Operations Updates page for details about online resources and remote services.
As a result of the government-mandated closure of non-essential workplaces, the bookstore will temporarily cease operations and will be unable to fulfill any online orders, with the exception of eBooks, access codes for digital course materials, and the digital version of Toronto Notes. The bookstore will remain closed until further notice.
Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre
The RGASC continues to offer online supports to students and partners over the summer.
The situation can change quickly so researchers need to prepare to delay, scale back or stop research activities.
Information & Instructional Technology Services
Guidance for working from home for UTM faculty and staff, and information about coronavirus cyberphishing scams.
The Career Centre is providing services remotely through phone or live chat on its website. Appointments are provided by phone or video conferencing. Workshops are being offerred via recorded webinars - log into CLNx for details.
International Education Centre (IEC)
The IEC will provide services remotely by phone and video conferencing. Students may reach the centre by phone or email.
The Equity Offices and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives remain open and available to provide online programming and support. Visit the Facebook and for information about online events. Staff are still available by email and phone Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The centre offers online supports and services through phone and videoconferencing appointments.
UTM has temporarily suspended parking enforcement in its parking lots, with designated lots for those without a parking pass. The CCT parking garage is currently closed. Permit holders may park in other lots, except for residence lots. All permit holders will be contacted individually regarding parking permit refunds.
The UTM campus remains open to receive shipments of mail or goods, including perishable ones. Vendors sending goods to UTM by courier services, particularly by way of UPS, must notify the delivery service that the campus is open and able to receive items.
Student Services Online Programs
Information for UTM students about upcoming online programs, workshops, and activities offered by various departments on campus.
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