2025-26

Move 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 Oak House your home away from home!

Move-In Essentials

MOVE-IN TIME slots

helpers

Move-in time Slots

Booking your arrival time

All residents are required to register for a move-in time slot.

Move-in time slots allow for a seamless move-in for all residents, reducing the wait time for unloading your belongings and checking in.

Please book your timeslot as soon as possible. You will be able to book, cancel and reschedule your time slot online through StarRez.

Once you have selected your time slot, we ask that you please stick to it. However, we understand that emergencies and unavoidable circumstances may arise. Should you be unable to arrive as scheduled you will be able to cancel and rebook your time slot.

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HELPERS

Individuals helping you move-in

We recommend that you limit the number of individuals assisting you as move-in helpers to two while moving into residence. The limit is to reduce the volume of people in the building, which will reduce the wait time for elevator use.

If you are unable to move in on August 23 or 24 between 8am – 6pm

We encourage all new first year students to arrive during the official move in weekend of August 23 and 24, between 8am – 6pm. However, if you are unable to arrive during these times due to inflexible travel plans, such as flights, you will be able to check in during the times listed below.

ARRIVING OUTSIDE OF 8AM – 6PM ON AUGUST 23 – 24

or

ARRIVING BETWEEN AUGUST 25 – SEPTEMBER 1

When you arrive, please visit the the Front Desk to check in and collect your keys. The desk is open from 8am – 12am. If it is closed during your arrival, check in at the Security Desk. You will be given temporary access to your room. Please visit the Front Desk the next morning to formally check-in.

PLEASE NOTE:

Residents cannot move in prior to 8am on August 23. All residents must occupy their rooms by midnight on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 (as per section 7 in your Occupancy Agreement).

If you will be delayed in your arrival, please contact the Residence Life Office. If we have not heard from you, it will be assumed you are no longer coming and your spot may be offered to someone else.

Good to Know

dining commons

Depending on your move in date and time, you may need to plan ahead and make arrangements for food.

Full meal plan service will be available in the Dining Commons beginning with breakfast service on Sunday August 24, 2025.

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parking

If you are driving, please print a Parking Display Notice prior to arrival. Clearly display the completed notice on your vehicle dashboard.

When you arrive, please drive to our main unloading zone at the rear of the building via Sussex Avenue.

Here you will be able to unload your belongings into a moving cart. Once unloaded, you will be asked to move your vehicle to find long term parking nearby.

Please note there is no onsite parking at Oak House. U of T has a number of parking garages located nearby available for use.

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internet

All students have access to the U of T wireless network using your UTORID.

What to Bring

What’s provided

don’t forget

helpful items

do not bring

What’s provided

Oak House provides students with the following:

1 bed per student
1 desk and desk chair per student
Storage, such as wardrobe and under-bed drawers
Blackout blinds for the room
Waste and recycling bins
Smoke detector & battery

Suites include:

Dishwasher
Fridge
Oven and stove
Microwave
Sofa and lounge chairs
Kitchen island with stools
Coffee table
Television

don’t forget

Items you’ll need

Pillow
Bedding and pillow case
Hangers
Laundry bag and high efficiency washing machine detergent
Mattress cover (optional)
Toilet paper

For your suite:

Small cooking appliances such rice cookers, toasters, 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.
Sticky-tack adhesive or poster tabs for decorations (no nails or tacks!)
Storage boxes for under your bed (max heigh 20″)
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) 
Semi-formal wear 
Winter clothing

prohibited items

What NOT to bring

Items that promote unsafe alcohol consumption, including drinking games, funnels, kegs or other drinking paraphernalia
Any illegal substances, non-prescribed drugs/narcotics, or drug paraphernalia (including hookahs, bongs, pipes, e-cigarettes and vaporizers etc.)
Candles, incense, potpourri etc.
Large stereos, sub-woofers or DJ equipment
Valuables. Oak House does not have storage safes, so valuables are kept at your own risk.
Extra furniture. Students are not permitted to add or remove any furniture from rooms.
Any cooking appliances including hot plates, rice cookers, toasters, toaster ovens, microwaves, kettles, coffee makers. (Dorm rooms only. You are permitted to bring these items for use in Suite kitchens)
Weapons are restricted. Items worn for religious purposes or used for extracurricular activities such as martial arts require advanced permission from the Residence Office
Pets (dogs, cats, fish, lizards, hamsters, etc.)