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    • 2021-22 Winter Break
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Front Desk (Summer Accommodations and Information)
T: 1 (416) – 977 – 0707 (ext. 0)
E: frontdesk.chestnut@utoronto.ca

Hours: Open daily, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (summer); 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (fall/winter)

Chestnut Catering
E: chestnut.catering@utoronto.ca

Chestnut Residence Life Office
T: 1 (416) – 585 – 3160
E: chestnut.residence@utoronto.ca

Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 PM)

*Summer hours (Canada Day – Labour Day) are 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Interested in a residence tour? Visit our Residence Tours page for more information.

POSITIVE SPACE

Chestnut Residence is a Positive Space where we celebrate the diversity of our community which includes LGBTQ students and staff. For more information on our Community Commitment, go to: Diversity Statement

Accessibility

We’re working to make the Chestnut website as accessible as possible for everyone. A new website that better conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA will be launched in 2021-22.

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Join us tonight at 7PM on Zoom for Dinner with the Join us tonight at 7PM on Zoom for Dinner with the Career Centre, with special guests Professor Chirag Variawa, Vallissa Mueller & Jessica Wurster! We look forward. to seeing you this evening! ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
Chestnut Residence would like to thank our wonderf Chestnut Residence would like to thank our wonderful Urban Crew Volunteers! These students volunteer their time weekly to support the Chestnut community by logging out equipment, hosting events, answering questions and maintaining a safe and enjoyable space for all residents. Take a moment to show some appreciation for these amazing individuals! Thank you Urban Crew!⁠
Join us on November 15th at 6:30 PM for a workshop Join us on November 15th at 6:30 PM for a workshop on Exam Prep: Multiple Choice Exams!⁠ ⁠ Maximize your study time and manage multiple assessments. This session focuses specifically on preparing for Multiple Choice Exams. During this session we'll discuss:⁠ • Creating a study plan to prioritize course content⁠ • Active study techniques to help you understand materials⁠ • Manage stress and energy levels while studying and writing your assessments⁠ ⁠ This workshop is for all students preparing for tests and exams and will feature a lecture-style presentation with opportunities for engagement and questions.⁠ ⁠ A complement to this workshop is the "Managing your Midterms/Finals" peer workshop, where you'll create your personalized study plan with the help of a peer.⁠ ⁠ What you will need & access:⁠ ⁠ • This workshop requires access to the internet for an uninterrupted hour of time although a call-in number will also be provided for a less participatory option.⁠ • You can request the slides ahead of time (or after) to support your participation and/or learning.⁠ • The workshop will be presented in English with English and closed captioning available via MS Teams or Zoom. There is also a translation function for the comments. ⁠ • This workshops will contain interactive components. You might be invited to engage with the workshop using the chat function, virtual breakout rooms, online polling and will have the option to contribute using your mic and/or video functions.⁠ ⁠ Register for the Exam Prep workshop at: https://clnx.utoronto.ca, Event ID 36589⁠ ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
Wishing a safe and happy Halloween from all staff Wishing a safe and happy Halloween from all staff at Chestnut Residence today! ⁠ ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
Join us in celebrating Halloween at Chestnut!⁠ ⁠ Friday October 29th⁠ 12:00 NOON – 2:00 PM: RLO Pop-Up – “Trick or Treating in the Lobby!” ⁠ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM/7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Pumpkin Carving. Kick off Halloween weekend by carving your very own pumpkin in Urban Lounge. Take a photo of your spooky creation and tag @ueatoronto to have it shared with the U of T community. Pumpkins provided courtesy of Food Services. Limited spots available, first come, first serve, SIGN UP REQUIRED: bit.ly/3naNBdk⁠ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Halloween Movie Night Drop-In. Max capacity: 25 people (first come, first drop-in). Urban Lounge.⁠ ⁠ Saturday October 30th⁠ Costume Contest: Post a photo to Instagram and tag @ChestnutResidence for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!⁠ Wear a Costume to Urban – Get a Candy Bag! Drop in to Urban wearing a costume and pick up a sweet treat from Urban Crew. ⁠ ⁠ Sunday October 31st⁠ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Halloween Movie Night Drop-In. Max capacity: 25 people (first come, first drop-in). Urban Lounge.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
Need to stay in residence over the winter break?⁠ ⁠ Please be reminded that the University will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 22, 2021 and will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022 (Chestnut Residence reopens at 8:00 am on Sunday, January 2, 2022).⁠ ⁠ The option to stay in Chestnut Residence over the winter break is available to current Chestnut students only. To stay in residence over the Winter Break (Dec. 22 – Jan. 2) students must fill out a winter break stay application at uoft.me/portalx⁠ ⁠ The application deadline is December 1, 2021. Applications received after this date will be subject to a late fee of $50⁠ ⁠ Fee: $400 (charged to your ACORN account)⁠ This fee is not pro-rated, and is a flat rate regardless of how many days you will need to stay during this time.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
Set up your weekly schedule and improve your time Set up your weekly schedule and improve your time management skills!⁠ ⁠ Lindsay Eberlin, a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy student, and Sadi Loai, a Biomedical Engineering PhD student, will help you stay on track with your classes, assignments and studying, while also giving time to other aspects of your life.⁠ ⁠ By the end of the session, you will be able to:⁠ ⁠ - Understand the basics of time management⁠ - Be able to construct a weekly schedule⁠ - Troubleshoot frequent obstacles in sticking to a schedule⁠ ⁠ Join the Zoom Meeting: bit.ly/3AzL0hH⁠ ⁠ Meeting ID: 899 6821 3960⁠ Passcode: 207952⁠ ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
Consider joining the Residence Affairs Committee ( Consider joining the Residence Affairs Committee (RAC), a committee made up of students and staff members who meet 4 times/academic year to review issues.⁠ ⁠ RAC makes recommendations and provides advice on:⁠ ⁠ The Co-Curricular Record (CCR)⁠ The Chestnut Dining Hall⁠ Student spaces at Chestnut⁠ Communications⁠ Student Policies⁠ Funding requests (where applicable)⁠ Other matters, as brought forward⁠ ⁠ To apply to join the committee, please email eliza.daviesg@utoronto.ca to indicate your interest. Please include your name, student number and a short statement on why you would like to join RAC (150 words or less).⁠ ⁠ APPLY BY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021⁠. Deadline extended to Wednesday, October 27 ⁠ ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
In order to keep all residents safe and to ensure In order to keep all residents safe and to ensure ease of movement throughout the building, we ask that you please follow these safety guidelines and tips when using the elevator:⁠ ⁠ - Challenge yourself to take the stairs to avoid the rush/wait times⁠ - Keep a distance of at least 2 metres from others and adhere to maximum capacity signs⁠ - Try to avoid travelling during peak periods (ie.morning rush/dinner service)⁠ ⁠ Thank you for doing your part⁠ ⁠ _⁠ #TeamChestnut #ChestnutResidence #UofT
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  • Chestnut Student Residence
    • COVID-19 Information and Updates
    • 2021-22 Winter Break
    • Admissions
    • Fees
    • Meal Plans & Food
    • Residence Life
    • Floor Communities & Student Rooms
    • Services & Amenities
    • Rights & Responsibilities
    • Bookable Spaces
    • Residence Tours
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Summer Accomodations
  • Conference Services
  • Parking
  • Contact Us