Social Connection & Community Resources
Here you will find opportunities available at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for you to practice and build connections based on your identities, interests, and find community through various initiatives, spaces, social groups, and more!
Indigenous TMU
An online hub for Indigenous-related resources, events, programs, initiatives and more at TMU.
Gdoo-maawnjidimi Mompii Indigenous Student Services
Culturally supportive services, programs and initiatives to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students at TMU.
Community Networks for Employees (OVPECI)
The Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) supports a range of community networks that provide representation of diverse cultures, perspectives and experiences on campus.
Black Student Success and Engagement
Black Student Success and Engagement is dedicated to empowering Black students through tailored services, events, and community connections.
Black Initiatives at TMU
Explore programs, resources and spaces designed to support Black community members across campus
Equity Service Centres
The Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union (TMSU) Equity Service Centres provide drop-in spaces for students, community-building events, and help create safer campus spaces through advocacy. Groups include BIPOC Students' Collective, Student Access Collective, The Queer Space, Trans Collective, SHIFT, Centre for Women and Trans People (CWTP) and more.
International Student Support (ISS)
ISS works to foster a sense of belonging and community for all students who are new to Canada; ISS has a cultural connections program for you to connect with other students, opportunities to meet with an advisor, and more.
Black Student Lounge
A lounge open to Black students, TMU staff and faculty, aiming to counter the harms of institutional racism by creating safer spaces for healing and community, overseen by Black Student Success and Engagement (BSSE) at TMU.
Faith Rooms
A list of dedicated prayer spaces on campus, as well as a few quiet spaces that sometimes frequent as prayer spaces.
Infant Feeding Room & Pod
Private feeding spaces for students and employees to nurse their children on campus.
Ahnoowehpeekahmik, Staff and Faculty Wellbeing Lounge
The lounge provides a space for TMU employees to connect, socialize and eat, rejuvenate and rest on campus.
Oakham Cafe & The Met Campus Pub
The Oakham Cafe and Met Campus Pub are two on-campus spaces for students, faculty, and staff to connect and enjoy affordable food and drinks. These spaces are run by the The Palin Foundation & The Toronto Metropolitan University Student Centre.
Low-Sensory Study Lounge
The Study Lounge offers low-sensory study hours with dim lighting, fidget items, snacks and Peer Academic Coaching.
Inclusive Signage and All Gender Washrooms
Inclusive washroom signage and all gender washrooms on TMU are an important part of making our campus safe, accessible and welcoming.
Equity Service Centres
The Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union (TMSU) Equity Service Centres provide drop-in spaces for students, community-building events, and help create safer campus spaces through advocacy. Groups include BIPOC Students' Collective, Student Access Collective, The Queer Space, Trans Collective, SHIFT, Centre for Women and Trans People (CWTP) and more.
Early Learning Centre
A centre that provides care for children between the ages of 18 months to five years.
Outdoor Bookable Spaces
TMU offers outdoor bookable spaces on campus for conferences, workshops, or other professional engagements. When these spaces aren't booked, they're open for anyone to enjoy, whether you want to relax, study, connect with others, or get your steps in.
Study Spaces on Campus
A list of the main quiet spaces to study on campus.
Digital Media Experience Lab
The DME is a place where students, staff and faculty come to create, collaborate and explore digital media tools through the TMU Libraries.
Individual & Group Peer Support (Health Promotion Programs)
Health Promotion offers programs that aim to support your mental, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing, including individual and group peer support.
Academic Edge Program
A program for first-year students to help them connect with peers and build on their academic skills and experiences at the start of the fall/winter semesters.
Student Life and Campus Engagement
Student Life and Campus Engagement helps to foster a sense of community on campus by engaging students in meaningful leadership experiences, assisting in their transition into university, and hosting extra-curricular activities and events.
Group & Peer Mentoring (Tri-Mentoring Program)
The Tri-Mentoring Program’s (TMP) offers group and peer mentoring, using your your individual experience to find a sense of belonging on campus.
Volunteer Link
Volunteer Link connects you to volunteer opportunities at TMU and in the community. It’s a great chance to see what TMU offers, enhance your leadership skills, and build valuable work experience for your resume.
Volunteer Opportunities (Student Life and Learning Support)
SLLS provides you with opportunities to get involved in the TMU community by volunteering your time for a variety of events including orientation, and a variety of jobs and events around campus.
Free Store: Volunteer
Volunteer to help collect, sort, weigh, and categorize donated items, as well as support the day-to-day running of the Free Store.
Sustainability Ambassador Program
Get involved with TMU's Sustainability Office through the Sustainability Ambassador Program for students, staff, and faculty who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability on campus.
TMAPS Volunteer Program
Join the TMAPS Volunteer Program to expand your skill set and participate in exciting volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Spiritual Counselling
Spiritual counselling services are designed to provide spiritual care, guidance, and support for anyone facing personal or academic challenges.
Faith Rooms
A list of dedicated prayer spaces on campus, as well as a few quiet spaces that sometimes frequent as prayer spaces.
Human Rights Services
The Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion’s (OVPECI) Human Rights Services promotes an equitable and inclusive environment for all members of the TMU community, and highlights university policies including the Duty to Accommodate and Religious and Cultural Observances.
Community Networks for Employees (OVPECI)
The Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI) supports a range of community networks that provide representation of diverse cultures, perspectives and experiences on campus.