knox residence
stay with us
Knox Residence offers student summer housing from May 4 – August 16.
Our summer residence is open to all students enrolled in a post-secondary institution, including those on a placement, co-op or work term. U of T Alumni and School of Continuing Studies students are also eligible to apply.
Spaces are offered on a first come, first serve basis. There is a minimum booking term of 30 days.
Eligibility
All students enrolled in a post-secondary institution, U of T Alumni and School of Continuing Studies students.
Flexible stays
We offer flexible bookings to suit your needs, ranging from 30 days to full summer stays.
Dormitory style rooms
Single or double bedrooms with shared washrooms.
All-inclusive fees
Our summer residence fees include accommodation, utilities and internet.
Safe, secure and convenient
Our friendly staff teams are on hand to make sure you have a comfortable stay.
Unbeatable location
Stay in the heart of Downtown Toronto on U of T’s St. George Campus.
Learn more
Knox Residence offers dormitory style accommodation with single or double* bedrooms.
Shared washroom facilities, with toilet stalls and shower cubicles, are available on each floor.
Guests also have access to our communal spaces and on-site facilities, including:
Knox Residence does not have cooking or dining facilities. Communal fridges and microwaves are also available for guest use.
*Double bedrooms are only available for students who have a pre-selected roommate. To request a double room, please email us at info.knoxresidence@utoronto.ca.
Fees for Summer 2025 will be released soon, please check back for updates.
Monthly Rate (Early Bird*) | Monthly Rate | Full Summer (Early Bird*) | Full Summer | ||
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Single | $1,658.65 | $5750 | |||
Double | $1,521.92 | $5276 |
*Discounted early bird rates are available for bookings made before March 31st
Our Summer 2024 rates are provided as a reference. Any fees listed on our website are indicative and subject to final approval. Final fee assessments will be conducted in accordance with the applicable policies and guidelines at the University of Toronto. Any changes to fees will be updated by April 2024.
Applications for Summer Residence are made via StarRez.
Yes! All students enrolled in a post-secondary institution, including those on a placement, co-op or work term, are eligible to apply. You do not have to be a University of Toronto student to stay with us during the summer.
Please note: non U of T Students are required to provide proof of student status
A minimum stay of 30 days is required. You can stay up to four months for full summer stays.
For stays of less than 30 days, you can make a booking with our summer accommodations team via Stay at U of T.
Your first payment must be submitted through the application on Moneris. Once this payment is completed it unlocks the remaining sections of your application. You will pay the remaining balance through your ACORN account.
Any unpaid fees on ACORN on the 15th of each month are subject to service charges.
Your first payment must be submitted through the application on Moneris. Payment for the remaining balance of fees can be made through the Account section of your StarRez portal, located under the hamburger menu at the top left.
Fees balance is due upon or prior to arrival at Knox Residence for check-in.
Summer offers are typically sent in early to mid-March. If you meet our eligibility requirements and space permits, you will be contacted by email with an offer.
Knox Residence does not have cooking or dining facilities onsite, but there are lots of places nearby to eat on campus.
If you”re looking for a stay with an onsite Dining Hall and meal plan, we recommend Chestnut Residence. Looking for suite-style living with full kitchen facilities? Stay at Graduate House. /
Our Residence Agreement will be posted soon, please check back for updates.
get in touch
Got a question? Our admissions team are on hand to help. Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Graduate House
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Stay at U of T
Want to stay less than 30 days? Make a booking with our Stay at U of T team.