University to conduct student housing study
Toronto Metropolitan University will conduct a housing study in April to help assess a housing strategy for campus.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is conducting a study on student housing and the future needs of students related to housing. Students are invited to share their voice to help shape the study and plan for the future of student housing at TMU.
TMU has partnered with The Scion Advisory Group, a consultant and advisory group that specializes in student residences, to perform the study. Scion will meet with stakeholders across campus on April 5 and 6, and hold focus groups with students to learn more about students’ experiences and perspectives regarding housing both on and off campus. A survey will also be sent out to a random selection of undergraduate and graduate students via email after the campus consultations.
The goal of the study is to learn more about TMU’s housing necessities, preferred unit types and features for potential housing, feasible location for student housing development and the next steps in making these housing options a reality.
TMU currently has three residences: The Daphne Cockwell Complex (DCC), International Living/Learning Centre (ILC) and Pitman Hall (PIT). First-year students are prioritized for campus housing, where 1,156 students live including live-in student-staff. Housing & Residence Life also offers resources and information for off-campus housing options.
Focus group sessions are open to all TMU students, with some sessions dedicated to specific student groups who might have unique needs such as international students. Session times and locations are as follows. Students are encouraged to (google form) register (external link) ahead of time, but are welcome to drop in:
Wednesday, April 5
Indigenous Student lounge, Room KHW 372: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (designated for Indigenous students during the weekly Tea n Talk. It will be in-person and virtual. Food will be provided.)
POD 71: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (designated for all students, refreshments will be available)
Thursday, April 6
POD 71: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (designated for all students, refreshments will be available)
POD 71: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (designated for international students, refreshments will be available)
There will also be a drop-in session for all students to give feedback at the SLC Amphitheatre on April 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.