Spaces & Experiences at U of T is responsible for improving life outside the classroom.
Whether it’s by providing locally and sustainably sourced meals, memorable campus events, warm and friendly residences or innovative development projects for students, staff and faculty…
“With this particular collection, I wanted to let students who look like me know that they are represented here,” said Derrell, who is also the student lead on the Black Student Engagement team. “They belong here at this university.”
Spaces & Experiences has a host of festive activities planned and an incredible Lunar New Year capsule collection available right now through The Bookstore at all three campuses and online.
Aliya Mustafina sits in the sun-filled Residence Life Office of University Family Housing (UFH) in downtown bouncing her son, Nazir, on her lap. Her husband Ualikhan, and doting mother-in-law Nurilya Mamyrbayeva, look on with delight.
“With this particular collection, I wanted to let students who look like me know that they are represented here,” said Derrell, who is also the student lead on the Black Student Engagement team. “They belong here at this university.”
Spaces & Experiences has a host of festive activities planned and an incredible Lunar New Year capsule collection available right now through The Bookstore at all three campuses and online.
We were once two separate portfolios —
Ancillary Services and Real Estate. Now,
Space & Experiences combines our
intimate knowledge of U of T’s community
needs with the capacity to identify and
develop innovative spaces and services.
We take a holistic approach to our work, collaborating with internal and external partners to create environments that power new possibilities at the University.
The Spaces & Experiences portfolio includes the following campus business units
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📣The UFH Rooftop Garden is officially open for the season! 📣
Located on the 3rd floor of 30 Charles, The Ellen Giles Rooftop Garden is reserved exclusively for residents of UFH. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto and enjoy this beautiful community space!🌸🌿
#LiveWithUFH #UniversityFamilyHousing #uoft #studentfamilyhousing #universityoftoronto #rooftopgarden #urbangarden
Spaces & Experiences is kicking off the all-new Campus Cravings series with a sweet (and caffeinated) spotlight on one of U of T’s beloved retail commercial partners: Second Cup featuring Chocolato at 179 College Street — just steps from campus.
☕ 🍫This isn’t your average coffee shop. Here’s what’s on the menu (with a Valid TCard):
🍦 20% off all Chocolato ice cream + 2-for-1 treats—bring a friend!
🌞 Morning Combo: Croissant + small coffee for just $4.99
🍽️ U of T Staff, Faculty & Student Groups: Get a special discount on your first catering order – including Chocolato ice cream!
🎉 Can also host parties of up to 70 people
See website or in-store for more details. Exclusively at the 179 College Street location.
#CampusCravings
☀️ Staying on campus this summer? We’ve got you covered! Many of our Food Services locations are still open so you can grab a coffee, lunch, or snack between classes, work, or study sessions. 🍽️📚
Swipe through to see what’s open—and where you can find your favourite bites all summer long!
For a full list of open locations and summer hours, visit uoft.me/where-to-eat or click the link in our bio.
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Reason 183 we 💙 Grad House: being so close to the cherry blossoms at Robarts! 🌸
Did you manage to catch a glimpse before they disappeared for another year? ✨
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #graduatehouse #gradhouse #cherryblossoms
This is a friendly reminder that when disposing of small bags of garbage using the chute, to ensure garbage is pushed all the way down and to close the chute door after using. 🫶 Thank you for helping keep our community clean for all residents!
🍳 Rise and shine—Breakfast 101 is now in session at MSB Food Hall!
Start your morning off right with our brand new breakfast menu, featuring five delicious options to fuel your day. Whether you’re craving something hearty, comforting, or quick on-the-go, we’ve got your mornings covered.
📍 Available at MSB Food Hall
⏰ Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
📲 Order on the U of T Mobile Order App, Kiosk, or at the Cashier
Which breakfast item are you trying first? Let us know below! ⬇️🥓🥯🍳
#uoftfoodservices #uoft #uoftfood
🌸 Spring Sips Have Arrived! 🌸
Celebrate cherry blossom season with the Sakura Series from @terimacoffee_ca! From delicate floral flavours to dreamy pink drinks, these handcrafted creations are the perfect match for a spring stroll through campus. ☕✨
📍@uoftlaw
⏰ Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM + Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Catch the season while it blooms—the series is available until the end of May!
#uoft #uoftfood #uoftfoodservices
🏡 Still need to apply for housing for the 2025-26 academic year? Apply to live at Oak House!
✨ Be one of the first to live in @uoft’s brand new state-of-the-art student residence, right in the heart of St. George campus.
🫶 With a variety of room styles, lots(!) of onsite amenities and spaces, and a brand new @uoft_food Dining Commons, we’ve got something for everyone.
💫 We’re currently accepting applications from all undergraduate, graduate and second entry students.
🔗 Click the link in bio to learn more and apply!
#uoft #universityoftoronto #oakhouse #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #uoftdorm #dormtour
UFH, are you getting excited for our Bike Safety Check Event with @bikechainut this Saturday, May 3rd?! 🚲🔧
Currently all safety check appointments are full but there is still lots of fun to be had! We’ll have bike blender smoothies🍓🍌🍍 and a raffle from Bikechain for adult and children’s bikes! (One entry per family. No appointment is needed to enter the raffle).
See you this Saturday! 🚲🎉
#livewithufh #universityfamilyhousing #uoft #uoftstudentlife #studentparentsuccess
🌟 Food Services Employee Spotlight! 🌟
As we wrap up the school year, we’re shining the spotlight one last time on the incredible staff who keep our campus dining experience running strong. From prepping meals to keeping our spaces welcoming and efficient, their hard work and dedication don’t go unnoticed. 🙌
Thank you for bringing comfort, flavour, and community to U of T all year long—we’re so grateful for everything you do!
#uoft #uoftfoodservices #uoftfood
Happy #EarthDay UFH! We’re going to be planting in our Rooftop Garden today to celebrate our wonderful community and the planet we call home! 💙🌎
#LiveWithUFH #UofT #UniversityFamilyHousing #FamilyHousing #earthday2025
It’s the end of the year 🥺 so we asked our Social Squad to share some moments from their last few weeks in residence!
👋 Meet the Squad
🫶 Fun times
🏡 Home sweet home
🍕 Food (aka study fuel)
📝 Classroom snaps
📸 A photo from my camera roll
Thanks for a brilliant year! #SquadGoals 💙
#universityoftoronto #uoft #lifeatuoft #uoftstudentlife #chestnutresidence #knoxresidence #graduatehouse #gradhouse
Spaces & Experiences
University of Toronto
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Toronto, ON M5S 3E2
