ROOM DETAILS

Residents’ rooms are located in five houses that make up three sides of a quadrangle. The fourth side contains the Master’s Lodging and Office, the Robertson Davies Library, the Upper Library, Ondaatje Hall, the Private Dining Room, and the Common Room.

Standard Rooms consist of a bedroom and an adjacent private study. A private bathroom, accessible from the hallway, is shared with one or two other standard rooms. The majority of rooms at Massey College are standard rooms.

Senior Suites are limited in number and consist of a bedroom, a private study with a fireplace, and a private bathroom adjoined to the bedroom.

All rooms have basic furnishings (including a twin bed, linens, a large built-in desk, coffee table, work chair and reclining chair) and are serviced by the housekeeping staff. Double-occupancy rooms are furnished with two twin beds, one in the study and one in the bedroom. Only one internet jack is available in each room. All summer residents have 24/7 access to a communal kitchen, a laundry room, recreation room, and private carrels for study, all of which are located on the lower level of the College. Though the public areas of the College are air conditioned, standard rooms and senior suites are not. Standing fans for rooms are available upon request from the Porter’s Lodge.

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER RESIDENTS
All summer residents and guests are expected to show respect for their fellow residents and College property. Many summer residents are working on their dissertations or on independent research. The College reserves the right to terminate any summer residency IMMEDIATELY for failure to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined below, non-payment of summer residence fees, or persistent disruptive behaviour.

INFORMATION FOR CURRENT RESIDENT JUNIOR FELLOWS
Residents leaving before the start of the summer term at 11:00AM on May 1 must submit an “Internal SRP Form” (available from the Porter’s Lodge or Summer Residence Coordinator) to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on Saturday March 17. At noon on March 28, a list of all Resident Junior Fellow departure dates will be listed on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please ensure that your name and correct departure date appear on this list. If you have not submitted your Internal SRP Form to the Porter’s Lodge, we will assume that your room will be fully vacated by 11:00am on May 1. If you have not moved out and returned the keys by this time, then you will be charged the summer Junior Fellow summer rate for the night of May 1 and any additional nights of occupancy. If for some reason you are unable to submit your Internal SRP Form to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on March 17, please contact the Summer Residence Team at summerresidence@masseycollege.ca.

Residents staying over the summer who ARE NOT returning for the upcoming academic year will remain in their current room and will be given preferential JF rates starting at 11:00AM on May 1. You must complete and submit an Internal SRP Form (available from the Porter’s Lodge or Summer Residence Coordinator) to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on March 17. At noon on March 28, a list of all Resident Junior Fellow departure dates will be listed on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please ensure that your name and correct departure date appear on this list. Rooms must be vacated by the end of the summer term (11:00AM on August 28).

Residents staying over the summer who ARE returning for the upcoming academic year will be given preferential JF rates from the beginning of the summer term (11:00AM on May 1) to the beginning of the academic year (2:00PM on September 1). You must complete and submit an Internal SRP Form (available from the Porter’s Lodge or Summer Residence Coordinator) to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on March 17. At noon on March 28, a list of all Resident Junior Fellow departure dates will be listed on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please ensure that your name and correct departure date appear on this list. You may move to your new room within the first two weeks of May in consultation with the Summer Residence Coordinator if it is not occupied by another Resident Junior Fellow. If the room is occupied, you will be able to move to your new room during the last two weeks of August.

INFORMATION FOR CURRENT NON-RESIDENT JUNIOR FELLOWS
Non-residents who wish to stay for part of the summer but ARE NOT staying in residence for the upcoming academic year will be assigned a room and will be given preferential JF rates starting at 11:00AM on May 1. Hybridized Sales Tax (13%) applies to all stays of less than one month. You must complete and submit an Internal SRP Form (available from the Porter’s Lodge or Summer Residence Coordinator) to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on March 17. At noon on March 28, a list of all Non-Resident Junior Fellow arrival dates will be listed on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please ensure that your name and correct arrival date appear on this list. Rooms must be vacated by 11:00AM on August 28.

Non-residents who wish to stay for part of the summer and ARE coming into residence for the upcoming academic year will be given preferential JF rates from the beginning of the summer term (11:00AM on May 1) to the beginning of the academic year (2:00PM on September 1). You must complete and submit an Internal SRP Form (available from the Porter’s Lodge or Summer Residence Coordinator) to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on March 17. At noon on March 28, a list of all Non-Resident Junior Fellow arrival dates will be listed on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please ensure that your name and correct arrival date appear on this list. You may move to your room for the fall in consultation with the Summer Rentals Coordinator if the it is not occupied by a current Resident Junior Fellow. If the room is occupied, you will be assigned another room for the summer and will move to your room for the fall during the last two weeks of August.

INFORMATION FOR NEW RESIDENT JUNIOR FELLOWS
Successful applicants for the upcoming academic year are welcome to move into their room for the fall at any time during the summer term and will be given preferential JF rates from the beginning of the summer term (11:00AM on May 1) to the beginning of the academic year (2:00PM on September 1). A non-refundable booking deposit of $50 is required for all reservations, to be applied against accommodation charges and forfeited in all cases of cancellation. Summer residence application forms, which can be found under “Rentals Form” on our website, must be sent to summerresidence@masseycollege.ca.

INFORMATION FOR NEW NON-RESIDENT JUNIOR FELLOWS
Successful applicants for the upcoming academic year who want summer accommodation during the summer term are welcome to stay at Massey College and will be given preferential JF rates until the end of the summer term (11:00AM on August 28). Hybridized Sales Tax (13%) applies to all stays of less than one month. A non-refundable booking deposit of $50 is required for all reservations, to be applied against accommodation charges and forfeited in all cases of cancellation. Summer residence application forms, which can be found under “Rentals Form” on our website, must be sent to summerresidence@masseycollege.ca.

INFORMATION FOR CURRENT SENIOR RESIDENTS & JOURNALISM FELLOWS
Residents leaving before the start of the summer term at 11:00AM on May 1 must submit an “Internal SRP Form” (available from the Porter’s Lodge or Summer Residence Coordinator) to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on Saturday March 17. At noon on March 28, a list of all Resident departure dates will be listed on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please ensure that your name and correct departure date appear on this list. If you fail to submit an Internal SRP Form to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on Saturday March 17, we will assume that your room will be fully vacated by 11:00am on May 1. If you have not moved out and returned the keys by this time, then you will be charged the summer rate for the night of May 1 and any additional nights of occupancy. If for some reason you are unable to provide the Porter with an Internal SRP Form by noon on March 17, please contact the Summer Residence Team at summerresidence@masseycollege.ca.

Residents staying over the summer can remain in their Senior Suite or downgrade to a Standard Room and will be charged regular summer rates during the summer term. You must complete and submit an Internal SRP Form to the Porter’s Lodge by noon on March 17. At noon on March 28, a list of all Resident departure dates will be listed on the bulletin board in the foyer. Please ensure that your name and correct departure date appear on this list. Rooms must be vacated by the end of the summer term (11:00AM on August 28). Hybridized sales tax (13%) applies to all stays of less than one month.

INFORMATION FOR NEW SENIOR RESIDENTS & JOURNALISM FELLOWS
Successful applicants for the upcoming academic year are welcome to move into their room for the fall at any time during the summer term at regular summer rates. Hybridized Sales Tax (13%) applies to all stays of less than one month. A non-refundable booking deposit of $50 is required for all reservations, to be applied against accommodation charges and forfeited in all cases of cancellation. Summer residence application forms, which can be found under “Rentals Form” on our website, must be sent to summerresidence@masseycollege.ca. Academic rates will come into effect when the academic year begins at 2:00PM on September 1.

 
ROOM CHANGEOVERS – BEGINNING AND END OF SUMMER
Depending on room availability, room changeovers will take place during the first two weeks of May or the last two weeks of August.

SUBLETTING
Subletting of Massey College rooms is not permitted, under any circumstances.

STORAGE CLOSETS
Those moving out for part or all of the summer and ARE returning for the upcoming academic year are permitted to use the storage closets located on the second and third floor of every House. The keys for the storage closets can be signed out at the Porter’s Lodge. If you ARE NOT returning for the upcoming academic year, you must empty the storage closet(s) of your belongings by the time of your departure. The College Administration will be checking the storage closets routinely over the course of the summer to ensure that they are being used properly.
Please note the following storage closet rules, put forward by the College administration:
1. Use a reasonable amount of space. Keep in mind that there are 10 closets for 60 people.
2. Your name must be easily visible on all items stored.
3. Do not store items loose.
4. Do not store furniture under any circumstances.
5. Empty boxes must be stored flat.

PAYMENT OPTIONS & CANCELLATION POLICY
All payments of rent must be directed to the Summer Rentals Office, NOT the Bursar’s Secretary; payments of rent will not be processed through the Massey College account system. Massey College accepts cash, personal cheques (payable to Massey College), Debit Card, Visa, or MasterCard. For stays of one month or longer, payment is due at the beginning of each month or alternatively, in one large instalment. Payments for all other lengths of stay are due upon arrival. All bills must be fully paid by the departure date or the beginning of the academic term, whichever comes first, or an extra charge of 10% of the total cost of the stay will be applied (before tax). For reservations of a week or longer, an extra charge of 10% of the total cost of the stay will be applied if the reservation is cancelled less than a week from the scheduled day of arrival (before tax).

MEALS
Daily breakfast is available in the dining hall all summer and is included in the cost of the room. For those not staying at the College, breakfast chits and meal cards must be purchased at the Porter’s Lodge with cash or credit. Please note the Porter’s Lodge will not sell meal chits or cards for breakfast on weekends. For all summer residents, room keys must be presented to the kitchen staff in lieu of a breakfast chit or meal card.

Lunch is available Monday to Friday until August 1. During the academic year, the cost of lunch for Junior Fellows is subsidized. During the summer, lunch chits and meal cards must be purchased at the Porter’s Lodge with cash or credit.

Dinner is available Monday-Friday until May 3. During the summer, dinner chits and meal cards must be purchased at the Porter’s Lodge with cash or credit.

For all summer meals, the chits traditionally available at the entrance to the dining hall are only available for use by the following members of the College: Alumni, College Administration and Staff, Journalism Fellows, Senior Fellows, Quadrangle Society members, Guests of any of the above. All other members and their guests must purchase meal chits and cards as specified above.

Junior Fellows will be given preferential rates distinct from the student discount. Please see Summer Meals for the summer dining hall schedule and weekly menu.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Effective May 1, your College contact is the Summer Residence Coordinator. If you have any questions or concerns before that time, please call 416-946-7845 and leave a message, send an email to summerresidence@masseycollege.ca, or drop by the Summer Residence office. The office is open May 1 – August 28, from 9:00AM – 3:00PM on weekday and 10:00AM – 4:00PM on weekends. Mail can be left in the Porter’s Lodge in the coinciding slot for the Summer Rentals Coordinator or sent to the following address:

Attn: Summer Rentals Coordinator
Massey College
4 Devonshire Place
Toronto, ON
M5S 2E1

CHECK-IN & KEYS
Check-in is from 2:00PM-10:00PM on weekdays and 2:00PM-4:00PM on weekends on the date of arrival. All arrivals must check in with the Porter to receive their keys. Only one set of keys will be issued. In the event of lost keys, a charge of $50.00 will be levied.

LATE ARRIVALS
Residents who plan to check in between after the standard check-in times listed above on the date of arrival must inform the Summer Residence Coordinator in advance at summerresidence@masseycollege.ca or 416-946-7843 for special instructions.

CHECK-OUT
Checkout is 11:00AM on the date of departure. All guests are required to check out with the Summer Rentals Coordinator or Porter to ensure full payment of the outstanding summer rentals bill before departure. Guests who check out after the standard check-out time without making prior arrangements with the Summer Residence Coordinator will be charge a late check-out fee of $50.00. Please note, not all late check-out requests may be accommodated.

LOCK-OUTS
In the event of a guest accidentally being locked out of their room, the order of contact is as follows:
1) The Porter
2) The Don of Hall
3) The Summer Residence Coordinator

ADDRESS AND MAIL
Massey College, 4 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2E1

Incoming mail will be placed in alphabetical slots in the Porter’s Lodge. Outgoing postage-stamped mail can be left with the Porter. C.O.D. deliveries will not be accepted at the Porter’s Lodge unless instructions and money (if C.O.D.) have been left with the Porter.

PARKING
The COLLEGE DOES NOT PROVIDE PARKING SPACE TO SUMMER RESIDENTS. The University of Toronto provides parking in its lots on a daily, first come-first served basis, or monthly passes may be available from U of T. For more information contact U of T Parking Services at 416-978-7275 or see their website.

FACILITIES
Please see Facilities.

HOUSEKEEPING
Linens, towels, and housekeeping are provided on a weekly basis. Questions or concerns regarding housekeeping should be directed to the Summer Residence Coordinator in person or by email.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Coin operated washers and dryers are located in the basement of Massey College. The cost for both the washer and dryer is $1 per load. Extra coins can be added for additional time.

COMMUNAL KITCHEN
Summer residents who use the communal kitchen are expected to leave the space as clean as, or cleaner than, it was found.

THE COLLEGE BAR & ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The College bar is run by the College Stewart and staffed throughout the summer. Drink purchases can still be placed on Massey accounts. The College expects its residents to exercise discretion in the use of alcoholic beverages.

OCCUPANCY OF ROOMS & GUESTS
Single rooms may be occupied only by the person (or a double room by the two persons) to whom it is rented. No summer resident shall occupy a room or change rooms without written permission from the Summer Residence Coordinator. Guests of summer residents must sign in with the Porter. Summer residents are fully responsible for informing the Summer Residence Coordinator in advance of any overnight guests and are also responsible to pay the respective overnight guest charge. For more information on the guest charge, please contact the Summer Residence Coordinator. In the event of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour by a guest, Massey College reserves the right to demand the departure of said guest and to rescind the accompanying summer resident’s guest privileges.

NOISE
Many residents have heavy academic commitments during the summer session. Summer residents and guests must keep noise within reasonable bounds. If you receive a noise complaint, please act promptly on it. If you are disrupted by noise in the building, go in person to the source and request reasonable quiet. If this approach does not achieve satisfactory results, report the problem. The order of contact is as follows:
1) The Porter
2) The Don of Hall
3) The Summer Residence Coordinator

DAMAGE
Residents are individually responsible for the care and proper use of all College property, including the furniture in their rooms. If the room is not fully furnished on arrival, it should be brought to the attention of the Summer Residence Coordinator immediately. The College reserves the right to bill occupants for any damage or missing furniture.

REPAIRS
Massey College reserves the right to undertake repairs and minor renovations in residents’ rooms over the summer.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The electrical system at the College is not designed to support the extensive use of appliances in the rooms. Excessive use may result in power interruptions or a blown fuse. Toasters, microwaves and other cooking appliances are not allowed in rooms. The College reserves the right to disconnect and remove appliances. In the event of a blown fuse, the order of contact is as follows:

1) The Porter
2) The Don of Hall
3) The Summer Rentals Coordinator

AIR CONDITIONING
Public areas of the College are air conditioned and standing fans are provided for rooms upon request.

FIRE SAFETY
Check your area for exits. Always respond to the fire alarm by leaving the building. If you discover a fire, pull the alarm and immediately leave the building. Tampering with fire equipment or exits is a criminal offence and will result in your immediate expulsion from residence.

SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is not permitted inside of the building. Smoking is permitted in the quadrangle, but must be done near one of the ashtrays.

SECURITY
Each summer resident receives a key to the front gate and a key to their room. Room doors are to be locked at all times. The front gate is locked from 10:00PM – 7:00AM on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays. It is the responsibility of all summer residents to ensure that the front gate is locked during these times. The Porter’s Lodge is open from 7:00AM – 10:00PM on weekdays and 10:00AM – 4:00PM on weekends. There are security patrols throughout the College property during the evening.

THEFT
Residents are warned of the possibility of theft. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL GUESTS KEEP THEIR DOORS CLOSED AND LOCKED WHENEVER ABSENT FROM THEIR ROOMS, REGARDLESS OF DURATION. The College accepts no responsibility for losses resulting from theft.

TELEPHONE
Cell phones are recommended as Massey College does not provide telephones or local telephone service. Guests interested in setting up a land line in their room should contact Bell Canada directly.

INTERNET ACCESS
Internet access is available in all rooms and is free for all Junior Fellows and all other residents.

There is also free short-term Internet access available to all residents at public terminals in the Robertson Davies Library; the username and password can be received from the Porter.

PETS
Due to past problems with allergies, only service dogs for individuals with disabilities are allowed.