Happy Holidays! We are so excited you will be staying with us over the Winter Break. Below you find information regarding programming we have in store for the duration of the break! We hope you're able to meet other students who are staying in residence and feel supported.
Check out our Winter Break Guide here. Click here to see the Winter Break Calendar. Find out who are Winter Dons are below!
Need Mental Health Support over the break? Click here to learn about resources available to you!
December 22,
1-3PM
Learn to Crochet🧵
OPH Seminar Room
December 23,
3-5PM
Winter with Friends 👯♀️
OPH Seminar Room
December 24,
1-3PM
Trivia Night❓
OPH Seminar Room
December 25,
11AM-12PM
White Elephant 🐘
Roy Ivor Lobby
December 26,
12-2PM
Winter Walks🚶♂️
Roy Ivor Lobby
December 27,
3-5PM
Jeopardy Night ❗️
OPH Seminar Room
December 28,
12-1PM
Yoga & Meditation 🧘♂️
RH Multipurpose Room
December 29,
1-3PM
Origami 📄
OPH Seminar Room
December 30,
1-3PM
Board Games 🎲
OPH Seminar Room
December 31,
1-3PM
Winter Olympics 🏒
McLuhan Court
January 1,
5-7PM
New Year, New Beginning 💙
Roy Ivor Lobby
Meet the Winter Dons!
Our Winter Dons are so excited to meet and connect with all of you during the break. We have gathered some facts about them to give you a quick introduction! You'll see them more during our programming or around residence.
Meet Abdur!
Hola! My name is Abdur and I am in my fourth year doing a double major in Mathematics, and Statistics and a minor in Computer Science. This winter break I look forward to learning to cook new recipes at home and staying fit. Stay safe everyone and keep excelling forward!
Meet Afreen!
Hey hey! My name is Afreen, I am in my 2nd year double majoring in Biology for Health Science and Chemistry. I’m so excited to explore my cooking and art skills this winter. I hope y’all will join me for some baking, painting and binge-watching movies!
Hi :) I’m Angelyna and I’m in my fourth-year pursuing a double major in Biology for Health Sciences and Management. I can’t wait to just kick back and relax this winter break! I’m going to be tackling some of my arts and crafts projects that I’ve had to put off because of school. See you all soon!
Hey everyone! I’m Ana, I’m in my second year in the Biotechnology Specialist and the Chemistry Major. I am very excited to spend Christmas and New Years in Canada this Winter Break! I’m also looking forward to catch up on my Book Bucket List and to spend some time outdoors with my camera appreciating the snow! J I’ll see you soon!
HO HO HO How’s going everyone! It is the Christmas season!!! My name is Hanson and I am in my second year in Communication and Criminology as double majors. As for the winter break, I am preparing to get my driver license and explore the Winter Village in Distillery District! Looking forward to meeting you’all and let’s have a sparking holiday! 😍
Hey friends! My name is Ireland and I’m in my fourth year - double majoring in Art & Art History, and Theatre/Performance Studies, while minoring in English! Over the winter break I plan to get back into reading, and spending time with friends! Looking forward to seeing you around!
Hello. I’m Luke. I am in my third year in the Forensic Chemistry specialist. I plan on spending a lot of my break watching College Football and World Junior hockey. Really looking forward to some rest and relaxation and also spending some time with friends!!
Meet Maddy!
Hey everyone, I’m Maddy. I’m a fourth-year double majoring in Psychology and Linguistics. I’m so excited to spend Christmas with everyone, relaxing, doing self-care days, and bingeing movies! Please remember to stay hydrated, catch up on sleep, and reach out if you need anything!
Meet Melanie!
Hi! I’m Melanie 😊 I’m in my third year doing an Accounting Specialist and Economics major. I’m looking forward to catching up on TV shows, books and baking a lot for this winter break! I will also be working on my planner for next year! Stay safe, warm and have fun with your friends and family!
Meet Zaryab!
Howdy yall! I’m Zaryab, in my 2nd year pursuing the Financial Economics Specialist! Having been on residence during the holidays last year, I can speak of how special it is to be around your friends for all the festivities! That is mainly what I am looking forward to during the break, as well as some precious recharging time before next semester begins!
Mental Health Support
As a UofT student, you have access to many mental health resources. We understand that this year is much different than most and many students may be struggling with mental health. Feel free to use any of the resources below or go to the UofT page regarding mental health: https://mentalhealth.utoronto.ca/
- MySSP provides U of T students with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support at no cost to you. You can call or chat with a counsellor directly from your phone whenever, wherever you are. There service is available in 35 languages. More information here: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/international/myssp
- Navi - Your Mental Health Wayfinder. Navi is a 24/7 Virtual Assistant that aims to help you anonymously and quickly find resources available. You can access it through ALL UTM websites or through this link: uoft.me/navi
- Good2Talk Student Helpline: 1-866-925-5454 is available 24/7 for post-secondary students to talk to a professional counsellor for support. Find out more: https://good2talk.ca/
- The Health and Counselling Centre is available for appointments through their website: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health/health-counselling-centre. The Health and Counselling Centre will be closed for the winter holidays starting on December 21 to January 1 inclusively. Visit their Resources Page for information about nearby walk-in clinics and additional after-hours services.