prospective residents
Moving In
We’re available to offer support and resources to help plan for your arrival – whether you have questions about what to bring with you, when to arrive, or where to park, we want to make your move-in a success. Get ready to make Graduate House your home away from home!
Your Arrival
On your move-in date, you will arrive at the front entrance of our building to check in.
Please ensure that you bring photo identification with you as you will need this to collect your keys.
Our welcome team will process your move-in, answer any questions you may have, and provide carts that you can borrow to assist with your move.
Good to Know
Helpers
We ask that you bring no more than 2 individuals with you to help you move in.
Please note that our staff will not be able to assist in unloading or moving personal items.
We encourage incoming residents to make prior arrangements for family, friends, or professional services to assist them with moving their belongings if needed.
parking
On-site parking is available in our underground parking garage.
Please note: the height restriction of the garage is seven feet (7’)
internet
All students at Graduate House have access to wifi internet.
Connect to the U of T wireless network using your UTORID.
bike storage
Onsite bike storage is available.
To register a space for your bike, please speak to staff at the Service Desk.
What to Bring
What’s provided
don’t forget
helpful items
do not bring
What’s provided
Graduate House provides students with the following:
- 1 twin sized bed per student
- 1 desk and desk chair per student
- 1 closet per room
- Blinds for the room
- Shower curtain in the bathroom
- Waste and recycling bins
- Smoke detector and battery
Kitchens include:
- Fridge
- Oven and stovetop
- Microwave
don’t forget
Items you’ll need
- Bedding and pillowcase
- Pillows
- Hangers
- Laundry bag and high efficiency washing machine detergent
- Mattress cover (optional)
- Toilet paper
- Towels and washcloths
For the kitchen:
- Small cooking appliances such rice cookers, toasters, microwaves, kettles or coffee makers.
- Cookware, pots, pans and cooking utensils
- Dishes, cups and cutlery
- Drying rack
- Dish soap and dish towels
- Garbage bags
Helpful items
What you might also want to bring
- Decorations – posters, pictures, plants, photos, etc.
- 3M poster tabs or tape for decorations (no nails or tacks!)
- Storage boxes for your room (there is no extra storage in the residence)
- A small/mini fridge for your room (max. 1 metre in height)
- Ear plugs or eye masks for sleeping
- TV (residence rooms are not equipped with cable)
- Iron and ironing board
- Winter clothing
prohibited items
What NOT to bring
- Drapes or wall hanging
- Mattresses
- Toaster ovens
- Halogen lamps
- Other large furniture
- Pets (except fish)
- Router
- Space heaters
- Watercoolers
- Waterbeds
- Candles, incense, potpourri