The University of Toronto Mississauga is open and operating as usual. U of T St. George and U of T Scarborough are also operating as usual.
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Updated: Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m.
The UTM Campus is open, and classes will resume on November 4.
A full range of supports for faculty, staff, students, and librarians can be found on UTogether.
Updated: Nov. 3 at 9:52 a.m.
We are saddened to learn that the province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a 19-year-old man was located deceased early this morning on UTM campus due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
We recognize this may be difficult news for members of our community, and know that there will be many questions over the coming days. Police are leading the active investigation, and we are committed to providing updates to our community as they become available.
In addition to the information shared with the UTM community last night, ten crisis counsellors will be onsite today in the student hub at UTM. A full range of supports for faculty, staff, students, and librarians can be found on UTogether.
As a reminder, UTM campus is open today and classes are cancelled for November 3.
Updated: Nov. 3 at 6:10 a.m.
U of T Mississauga campus (UTM) is open Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, however classes are cancelled out of fairness to, as well as compassion for, more than 2,000 residence and other students who were impacted by events last night. Employees who were likewise required to shelter in place on campus last night will also take the time they need for their wellbeing.
Last night the University received reports of police activity at McLuhan Court residence, and in response UTM issued a campus lock-down and shelter-in-place alert. Supported by Peel Regional Police, residents of McLuhan Court were evacuated to a secure space on campus, enabling police to isolate and contain the incident. The shelter-in-place alert was later lifted, and McLuhan Court has been re-opened for the majority of residents.
We recognize that this may be deeply unsettling to members of the UTM community.
Students, staff, faculty, and librarians are encouraged to access the following safety and support services:
- mental health supports, including for students: the Health & Counselling Centre and U of T Telus Health Student Support; and for employees: the Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- the Campus Safety’s Travel Safe and Work Alone Programs if you want company to your on-campus destination;
- the Community Safety Office, which supports members of the University of Toronto community with personal safety concerns; and
- U of T’s Preparedness at the University of Toronto online resource, which includes important contacts, how to respond to different types of incidents, and highlights safety features on campus, including the U of T Campus Safety App and Services.
On-site support for students in residence are also available. Please reach out for support if you are in need. UTM has expanded drop-in counselling support via the Health and Counselling Centre today (Nov. 3) to continue to assist you and other members of UTM's student community who may be affected by the incident.
UTM Bus Shuttle is operating today as well as food and other campus services.
UTM recognizes that over the coming days there will be many questions from members of our community. Please know that we are here to support you and our community. We will continue to share updates with you and the broader campus community as information is provided by Peel Regional Police.
General information
When severe weather on weekdays or weekends causes a campus-wide closure, a decision will be announced by 6 a.m. on this U of T Mississauga Campus Status page. If classes are underway and weather conditions cause a campus-wide closure mid-day, information will be announced and posted as soon as possible. A decision on evening classes will be posted by 3 p.m.
When classes occur in inclement weather, students who cannot attend class on campus due to travel conditions should refer to the syllabus of each affected course which generally notes how the instructor or department handles non-attendance, late submissions and missed assignments. Related questions or concerns should be directed to the instructor or academic department.
Most academic departments' contact information is available on their websites; please visit the Programs and Departments page to locate all department websites.
If there is a closure, both in-person and online courses are cancelled.
For information about what to do in an emergency, please visit U of T's Emergency Preparedness website.
How we determine campus closures
A closure means:
- campus buildings are closed;
- in-person and online classes, tutorials and practicals are not held;
- meetings and other scheduled events are cancelled;
- scheduled tests and examinations are cancelled, to be rescheduled;
- faculty, staff and students are not to come to or remain on campus (except for students in on-campus residences and staff engaged in “essential services” as identified by the university);
- UTM shuttle buses are cancelled (if the closure is announced mid-day, the shuttle buses operate until an hour or more after the last class on the UTM campus)
Factors that are considered in making a closure decision include: the condition of local roads, pedestrian walkways, closures of Peel school boards and major Mississauga businesses, transit service interruptions, weather forecasts, etc.
Closure decisions are communicated through communication platforms including: UTAlert, UTM homepage, UTM social media channels and digital display screens.
U of T St. George and U of T Scarborough make independent closure decisions that may differ from U of T Mississauga.
At all times, individual faculty, staff and students are reminded to use discretion when assessing the safety of travel to campus.
