COVID-19 Update
These are extraordinary times, and more than ever we must remind ourselves of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, respect, and civility.
COVID-19 continues to reveal how systemic health inequities have differential impacts on our communities. If you are experiencing a mental health concern, and are searching for resources, we invite you to access Navi, U of T’s virtual mental health wayfinder.
We all have a role to play in ensuring our safety and the safety of others. Our strategy emphasizes the importance of individual and collective responsibility. We are Innis together.
Building is Closed Until Further Notice
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COVID-19 Update
These are extraordinary times, and more than ever we must remind ourselves of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, respect, and civility.
COVID-19 continues to reveal how systemic health inequities have differential impacts on our communities. If you are experiencing a mental health concern, and are searching for resources, we invite you to access Navi, U of T’s virtual mental health wayfinder.
We all have a role to play in ensuring our safety and the safety of others. Our strategy emphasizes the importance of individual and collective responsibility. We are Innis together.
Innis COVID-19 guidelines for Summer 2022
Innis College’s re-entry plans and decision-making is guided by an approach that prioritizes the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, and the surrounding community in which we reside. The re-opening of College operations is taking a measured approach as informed by public health guidelines and corresponding directives from the University.
- Hand-sanitization stations are located near each building entrance and outside of each washroom.
- Soap and water are available in all washrooms, along with disposable paper towels for drying hands.
- Signage is posted outlining proper hygiene procedures.
Food and drink can be consumed in the café seating area (see hours below) and courtyard. All other areas are prohibited, including the main lobby, rooftop patio, second-floor lounges, and classrooms.
The Innis Café is an independently owned and operated business. It is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, in accordance with college operating hours, which may change without notice.
Caretaking Services provides cleaning and disinfecting services to Innis College.
- There will be daily routine cleaning of classrooms, library, and public spaces, such as lobbies and washrooms.
- High-touch areas in common spaces will be cleaned and disinfected twice daily. This includes door handles, washroom fixtures, handrails, and elevator buttons.
- Caretaking Services also maintains the supply of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes at the College.
All occupants of the College are also asked to clean high-touch areas in their own workspace (such as countertops, shared equipment/tools, touch screens, keypads) throughout the day as used. Shared workspaces are equipped with disinfectant wipes or spray, paper towels, gloves, and masks.
If you have questions about the information above, please email facilities.innis@utoronto.ca.
Innis College is located at 2 Sussex Avenue, at the corner of St. George Street and Sussex Avenue. Typical opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 9 pm. These hours can change without notice. Please find current building closure information here, and contact facilities.innis@utoronto.ca if you have any questions.
Innis Residence, located at 111 St. George Street, is open to residents and authorized visitors only. Please contact the residence for up-to-date information at residence.innis@utoronto.ca or 416-978-2512.
- Hand sanitizer is available at or near building entrances.
- Posters for self-assessment are posted at entrances.
- There is no front reception desk at Innis College.
- Commuter Lounge is open as per regular building hours.
- Building hours will be enforced.
- Academic + Campus Events classrooms can be booked here.
The Innis Registrar’s Office is open for in-person support. Please find current operating hours on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
We continue to encourage inquiries by email and telephone. Appointments can also take place by virtual chat (via MS Teams or Zoom).
The Office of Student Life is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. We offer in-person and virtual appointments. Please visit the Student Success Bookings page to make an appointment, and email the office if you have any questions.
Innis College Library is open. Please visit the Locations & Hours webpage for up-to-date information on building and service closures.
Find out how to book an online research consult on the Research Help webpage. Learn about accessing collections and arranging holds for pickup on the Borrow, Renew, Return webpage.
Printing services are available at Innis College in accordance with college operating hours. Please visit the Print, Scan & Copy webpage to learn more.
Please find current operating hours on the Information Desk webpage.
Additional support is available from the University’s Information Commons via telephone at 416-978-HELP (4357) or email. For more information including virtual hours of operation, please visit the website.
The Innis Café is an independently owned and operated business. The café open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, in accordance with college operating hours, which may change without notice. Current dine-in hours are 11am to 2pm for those who display a valid UCheck upon entering.
Food and drink can be consumed in the café seating area and courtyard. All other areas are prohibited, including the main lobby, rooftop patio, second-floor lounges, and classrooms.
- Regular mail services through the University have resumed. Mail is picked up twice per week.
- Personal mail services are strictly prohibited.
- Please note that there is no front reception desk to receive packages. Please make arrangements for courier deliveries when administrative staff members are not on site.
- Couriers are required to self-assess and screen prior to entering the building.
The elevator is operational during regular business hours. There is no service elevator.
Caretaking Services oversees the regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces, including elevator panels and buttons.
- Washrooms are located on the upper and lower levels of the College.
- Single, accessible washrooms are located on the second and third floors of the east wing.
- Soap and water are available in all washrooms, along with disposable paper towels for drying hands.
- Posters are posted at all washrooms throughout the building.
- Hand-sanitization stations are located outside each washroom.
- Signage is posted outlining proper hygiene procedures.
- There will be daily routine cleaning of classrooms, library, and public spaces, such as lobbies and washrooms.
- High-touch areas in common spaces will be cleaned and disinfected twice daily. This includes door handles, washroom fixtures, handrails, and elevator buttons.
- Caretaking Services also maintains the supply of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes at the College.
- UTogether – the University’s guide to the 2021/22 school year
- UTogether at A&S (Faculty of Arts & Science) – includes faculty-specific updates from Dean Woodin and FAQs for students and instructors.
- COVID-19 Information for U of T Students (Office of the Vice-Provost Students) — includes FAQs on living in residence, quarantine and vaccination requirements.
- HR & Equity’s COVID-19 resources – includes information on support services including absences; wellness, and equity, and accommodation; working remotely; and policies.
If you have questions about the information above, please email Innis’s chief administrative officer, Suzanne Macintyre, at businessservices.innis@utoronto.ca
University safety protocols in place
The University has implemented a number of directives to enhance its safety measures and ensure a safe learning and working environment for its community. You can learn more about the latest university-wide safety measures on the UTogether “Roadmap” website.
Access to U of T facilities is open to the public, but all visitors must follow the University’s vaccination requirement and display proof of full vaccination upon request.
The University requires face masks (medical-grade preferred) for all employees, students, visitors, and contractors in indoor, common-use university spaces (including university-owned and leased spaces).
Wearing a mask is also strongly recommended outside when people cannot physically distance more than two metres.
Unless otherwise noted, these requirements apply regardless of an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.
Find more information on the University’s mask policy on the UTogether website.
- UTogether – the University’s guide to the 2022/23 school year
- UTogether at A&S (Faculty of Arts & Science) – includes faculty-specific updates from Dean Woodin and FAQs for students and instructors.
- COVID-19 Information for U of T Students (Office of the Vice-Provost Students) — includes FAQs on living in residence, quarantine and vaccination requirements.
- HR & Equity’s COVID-19 resources – includes information on support services including absences; wellness, and equity, and accommodation; working remotely; and policies.
Access to U of T facilities is open to the public, but all visitors must follow the University’s vaccination requirement and display a valid UCheck self-assessment and proof of full vaccination upon request.
U of T community members entering the College must self-assess for symptoms of COVID-19. Signage at entrances will provide additional information for self-assessment as well as required procedures. Prior to coming to campus, individuals can also access the University’s self-assessment web portal, UCheck.
Anyone who screens probable or positive is not permitted into the College building.
Dispensers for hand sanitizer are located throughout the building and available at or near each entrance, classroom, and washroom. Handwashing and hand-sanitizing signs are posted throughout the building. Washrooms have touchless faucets and paper towel dispensers.
The University requires medical-grade masks for all employees, students, visitors, and contractors in indoor, common-use university spaces (including university-owned and leased spaces).
Wearing a mask is also strongly recommended outside when people cannot physically distance more than two metres.
Unless otherwise noted, these requirements apply regardless of an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.
Find more information on the University’s mask policy on the UTogether website.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
The coronavirus has profoundly exposed us to physical and mental health risks; however, other concerns are emerging including xenophobia, bullying, and other discriminatory behaviours. Innis College and the University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, and/or disability. We are committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and disrespectful behaviour.
If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment, and are seeking additional supports, please consider services provided by the University’s Equity Offices.