You can conveniently request a Virtual Walk escort or a Friend Walk along with many other resources and features. There are 2 Dons on duty each night from 8am – 8pmĭOD’s do rounds of the building to ensure quiet hours are respectedĭOD’s wear red vests to be easily visible to residentsĭOD’s carry a cell phone and respond to student emergencies and concernsĭownload the University of Toronto Safety App. You can connect with the Don-on-Duty (DOD)Ĭurrent residents can find the Don-on-Duty phone number posted on their floor, or ask your don! Residents are asked to show their room key each time they pass security in the lobby Security guards patrol common areas, floors, and the exterior of the building You can always find at least 1 security guard at the kiosk in the lobby of Chestnut You can contact security anytime at 416.585.3155 The following systems are in place to keep our residence as safe as possible: Please note: Roommate switches are rare and are a last resort and often not feasible as the residence is fully bookedĬommunity safety is the shared commitment and responsibility of all staff and students at Chestnut Residence. The Don would follow up on this agreement to insure that it is being followed.įinally, if the conflict persists and all of the outlined steps have been followed, the roommates may meet with the Residence Life Coordinator. The Don can support them in revisiting the communication plan and making amendments where necessary.įourth: the Don facilitates a mediation between the two roommates where they have the opportunity to discuss their grievances and create a new agreement. Third: If the conflict continues, the roommates meet with the floor Don to discuss strategies to resolve the conflict. Both students have an equal right to use the space and to have their needs met, so they need to acknowledge that both of them should be willing to compromise on certain things. It is important that roommates are open and honest with one another and are willing to communicate effectively about their concerns. Second: If a conflict arises, the roommates speak with each other using the guidelines set out in the communication plan.
The plan also outlines how roommates will communicate with one another when they have disagreements around the established agreement. The purpose of this plan is to create agreements around living habits, such as noise and light levels, cleanliness, sharing of spaces and things, and general routines. 800 students living in double rooms with a roommate, so we have an established procedure for dealing with roommate conflicts:įirst: roommates are required to fill out a Roommate Communication Plan facilitated by the Don at the beginning of the year. A confirmation e-mail is sent to you the resident, to your guest, and to your roommate (if you have one).Select Register a New Guest and complete all information.Go to the My Guests tab (found by clicking the hamburger menu icon).To register a guest on StarRez, please complete the following steps: Guests are allowed to stay overnight for up to 3 nights consecutively and 10 nights total per semester as outlined in the Community Standards.Residents must always be with their guests, including escorting the guest out of the building.Guests should be prepared to display their confirmation email to a security or residence staff member when requested.ALL guests must be pre-registered in the Housing Portal prior to arrival.This policy is subject to change at anytime to ensure appropriate health and safety guidelines are followed. Residents at Chestnut are permitted to have up to 4 guests at a time. Students with anaphylactic allergies are always asked to have their auto-injector on them in case of emergency.Īs of September 12, 2022, our standard guest policy has been reinstated. When the student arrives to Chestnut they will also be introduced to the culinary teams who will support their needs throughout the school year. Students who indicate that they require dietary accommodations when applying to these residences will have their circumstances reviewed by the Residence Life Offices and be contacted by our Registered Dietitian and Food Safety Officer if necessary. They can help navigate the dining hall, and also help to establish accommodations for complex allergies or dietary restrictions. Students are also encouraged to contact our Registered Dietitian and Food Safety Officer ( with any requests for dietary accommodations or allergies. If you wish to meet to discuss allergens/intolerances and/or dietary restrictions due to medical conditions, we ask that you fill out and submit the Allergen/Dietary Form on the Food Services website. Over the years we have accommodated many students with specific dietary needs who live in residence and dine with us multiple times a day.
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